Procurement Intern

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

 

Purpose Statement

The Procurement Intern will be responsible for supporting United States/Canada Procurement Operations and our Global Procurement Optimization team.

 

This internship will begin in late May/early June 2025 and has the potential to go through the Fall semester. Must be able to work a hybrid schedule (29 hours max) of working from home Mon & Fri and working onsite Tues-Thurs.

 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Support Regional and Global Strategic Sourcing projects for raw materials and packaging

Contact suppliers

Obtain legal and compliance documentation (Confidentiality Agreements, Contracts, Specifications, etc.)

Facilitate lab and trial production run sample requests

Analyze spend and conduct cost analysis

Participate in team meetings

 

Support Regional (US/C) Market Bids and Cost Savings Projects

Contact suppliers

Obtain legal and compliance documentation (Confidentiality Agreements, Contracts, Specifications, etc.)

Facilitate lab and trial production run sample requests

Analyze spend and conduct cost analysis

 

Support Regional (US/C) MRO and Indirect project plans

Support reporting/training/managing reports to drive compliance on our national MRO programs

Analyze spend and conduct cost analysis on Indirect spend categories

 

Participate in Speed to Market - New Product Commercialization Process

Facilitate communication to buyers on new raw material evaluations

Participate in weekly new raw material evaluation meetings

Assist Buyers in Day-to-Day activities

Facilitate resolution of delivery and quality issues

Assist in the data entry of forecasted costs for raw materials and packaging

Commodity/Market price tracking

Preparation of presentation materials for Executive Leadership, Customers, Internal Stakeholders

Assist in implementation of Palm Oil Sustainability roadmap and auditing

Assist buyers in monthly auditing of price variances to our standard costs

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• MBA or undergraduate student pursuing Business or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Strong Excel, statistical, and spreadsheet analysis skills
• Strong understanding of Economics and Financial Analysis
• Strong communication (written & verbal) skills
• Preference will be giving to those who reside in the Western New York area

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Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.