Summer 2026 Procurement Intern

Dairy Farmers of AmericaKansas City, KS
84d

About The Position

This position involves conducting various analyses related to utility projects, dairy powders, and freight optimization. The candidate will be responsible for contract analysis on electricity and natural gas, focusing on volume coverage and its cost impacts. Recommendations for future contracts will be expected, along with a cost/benefit estimate of proposed changes. Additionally, the role includes obtaining spot pricing on dairy powders to assess potential savings from purchasing ahead in various markets. A make vs. buy analysis on dairy ingredients will also be part of the responsibilities, as well as freight analysis to optimize load sizes and frequencies for high-volume lanes, aiming to determine freight savings. Lastly, the candidate will analyze the correlation between milk volumes and natural gas consumption for powders plants, considering factors such as weather and finished goods production.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled as a junior undergraduate or pursuing an MBA.
  • Focus in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct contract analysis on electricity and natural gas volume coverage and cost impacts.
  • Provide recommendations for future contracts and estimate cost/benefit of proposed changes.
  • Obtain spot pricing on dairy powders to evaluate potential savings from advance purchases.
  • Perform make vs. buy analysis on dairy ingredients.
  • Analyze freight load sizes and frequencies for dairy ingredients to optimize for savings.
  • Determine correlation between milk volumes and natural gas consumption for powders plants.

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What This Job Offers

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Food Manufacturing

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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