About the role#
As a Procurement Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting sourcing and procurement initiatives. You will work alongside professionals to analyze spend data, support RFP activities, engage with stakeholders, and learn supplier management best practices. This internship provides broad exposure to procurement while developing foundational skills for a future career in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
What you'll do#
- Analyze spend data to identify trends and savings opportunities.
- Support sourcing projects and Request for Proposal (RFP) activities.
- Coordinate meetings, supplier communications, and proposal reviews.
- Partner with departments such as Fleet, Production, Warehouse, and IT to understand business needs.
- Assist with supplier and stakeholder management activities.
- Learn procurement policies, sourcing processes, and contract-related considerations.
- Shadow procurement team members and participate in cross-functional training.
- Support business reviews, supplier evaluations, and procurement documentation.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, with rising seniors preferred.
- Pursuing a degree in Business, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Confident communicator who can build relationships and navigate professional discussions.
- Interest in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or business operations.
- Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications.
- Preferred exposure to data analysis, sourcing, procurement, or supply chain concepts through coursework or previous experience.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must have reliable transportation to support daily local travel to customer locations and company events.
Location & details#
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Pepsi Bottling Ventures
Pepsi Bottling Ventures is a beverage manufacturer and distributor based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. The company holds exclusive rights to produce and distribute PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper products across specific territories in five states. It also develops and distributes its own beverage lines to national warehouses. The organization employs nearly 5,000 people.
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