Central Procurement Intern

Pacific Seafood; Oregon; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Employee assistance program

Product purchase program

Job summary

Pacific Seafood offers a 13-week internship program beginning with an orientation at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, and culminating in a presentation to executives. Interns will work on a meaningful project and may have opportunities to stay on full-time after the internship.

Participants will support procurement, logistics, data analytics, and category management, gaining exposure to supplier mapping, inventory coordination, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with graduation date no later than June 2027 in Logistics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist category managers with developing and implementing strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
• Achieve optimal service cost while ensuring high-quality standards and meeting delivery targets.
• Collaborate with category managers to develop price forecasts for key market drivers.
• Ensure product availability and performance.
• Process all distribution and external customer orders.
• Coordinate with cold storage facilities to release inbound orders.
• Manage and track all overseas containers using the inbound logistics worksheet.
• Handle banking and wire details for all purchases.
• Work with the FDA on product holds to keep processes moving efficiently.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable on customer reconciliation.
• Maintain an updated weekly freight log for all outbound orders, tracking costs against accruals.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of key material market suppliers and cost structures.
• Assist category managers in negotiating with vendors for procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Help identify and develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
• Support category managers in managing vendor contracts, including financial terms, renewal dates, and other key contractual details.
• Prepare reports detailing the status of open purchases.
• Communicate daily market conditions, incoming products, current inventory, and potential or current outages.
• Schedule and coordinate product pick-ups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate activities across all managed categories.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Logistics

Supply Chain

Data Analytics

Job description

Department: Clackamas Purchasing

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Clackamas

Description

Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and team-work capabilities!

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary

This internship focuses on working with the Salesforce software platform to set up all CP details and train the team on its use. Responsibilities include collecting, standardizing, and storing product specifications, packaging files, POS materials, and photo banks for all items. You will also learn certification details for all products, pallet quantities by item and cold storage facility, and assist with vendor mapping across categories, items, accruals, and promotions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist category managers with developing and implementing strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
• Achieve optimal service cost while ensuring high-quality standards and meeting delivery targets.
• Collaborate with category managers to develop price forecasts for key market drivers.
• Ensure product availability and performance.
• Process all distribution and external customer orders.
• Coordinate with cold storage facilities to release inbound orders.
• Manage and track all overseas containers using the inbound logistics worksheet.
• Handle banking and wire details for all purchases.
• Work with the FDA on product holds to keep processes moving efficiently.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable on customer reconciliation.
• Maintain an updated weekly freight log for all outbound orders, tracking costs against accruals.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of key material market suppliers and cost structures.
• Assist category managers in negotiating with vendors for procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Help identify and develop new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
• Support category managers in managing vendor contracts, including financial terms, renewal dates, and other key contractual details.
• Prepare reports detailing the status of open purchases.
• Communicate daily market conditions, incoming products, current inventory, and potential or current outages.
• Schedule and coordinate product pick‑ups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate activities across all managed categories.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Required

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2027, in:
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain
  • Data Analytics
  • Or a closely related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Highly organized and excellent with details and accuracy

Benefits

Total Compensation

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.