About the role#
This is a 12-week, full-time paid internship based at our home office. You will join the Strategic Procurement team to gain firsthand experience in the food service industry. The program focuses on project-based work, mentorship, and professional development to help you build your career.
What you'll do#
- Work directly with the Strategic Procurement team on sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
- Manage indirect spend and contribute to process improvements.
- Engage with our supplier community to build relationships and identify operational efficiencies.
- Collaborate with other interns and employees across departments like Finance, IT, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
- Use and develop intelligent systems and AI tools to solve business problems.
- Participate in job shadowing, workshops, networking events, and community stewardship projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or Food Industry Management.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Wyoming, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, flexible hours, employee store discount, and an employee assistance program.
About Gordon Food Service
Gordon Food Service is a family-operated broadline food service distributor. Founded in 1897, the company maintains its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It supplies food products to operators across the United States and Canada. The organization also runs over 170 retail stores that are open to the public.
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