Internship - Sourcing Analyst

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Housing assistance

Relocation assistance

Networking with leaders

Health benefits

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Sourcing Analyst intern to partner with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment at the World Headquarters in Minneapolis. You will drive process improvements, support cost-saving initiatives, and assist in strategic sourcing efforts across global and regional teams.

Qualified students should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in SCM, Economics, or Business with graduation windows around Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics or Business
• Preferred graduation dates Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous global and regional process improvement aimed at delivering process excellence within Sourcing.
• Identify best practices to drive savings and efficiencies globally.
• Work with Buying teams to support best-in-class strategic sourcing initiatives
• Complete analysis of key Sourcing data to identify trends and opportunities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Entrepreneurial mindset

Curiosity to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Economics / Business

Job description

Company Overview

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for whats next.

General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good.

General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Haagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino's, Annie's, Wanchai Ferry and more.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026 net sales U.S.$18billion.

What is the role of sourcing at General Mills?

General Mills' supply chain is one of the most respected supply chains in the industry. Global Supply Chain makes food the world loves. They buy ingredients to make our products, design services and equipment, create and package food and distribute our products. Sourcing's role is to partner with stakeholders to globally source required goods and services to drive highest value (quality, service, cost, and safety) for General Mills.

What will I do?

Global Sourcing partners with General Mills' stakeholders to drive continuous improvement through standard process, enable the organization through insight and analytics, and deliver knowledge and training.

As a Sourcing Analyst, you will:

• Lead continuous global and regional process improvement aimed at delivering process excellence within Sourcing.


• Proactively identify process and capabilities 'best practices' to help General Mills drive savings and efficiencies across the globe.


• Work closely with Buying teams to support best-in-class strategic sourcing initiatives


• Complete Analysis of key Sourcing data to identify trends and opportunities.

Where will I work?

World Headquarters in Minneapolis MN

Is this you?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics or Business (any concentrations e.g. Finance, Marketing, etc.)


• Preferred graduation dates are Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, high learning agility, analytical and decision-making skills


• Entrepreneurial qualities necessary for managing risk and leading change


• Curiosity and passion for learning and continuous improvement

Hungry for whats next?

• Internship is 10-weeks in Summer 2027


• Relocation assistance and optional subsidized furnished housing available (if eligible)

The hourly salary for this position is $26.54. General Mills strives to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects your skills, experience, and academic background. The pay for this role considers many factors, including, but not limited to, your degree program, major, and year in school. Beyond a competitive hourly rate, as a General Mills intern, you'll gain access to a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall development and wellbeing. This includes partially subsidized housing & relocation assistance (if applicable & requirements are met), a summer of learning and fun featuring networking opportunities with company leaders, comprehensive health benefits, wellbeing resources, and other valuable perks. Specific benefits may vary by role, location, and eligibility requirements.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

Equal opportunity employer (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

Reasonable accommodation request

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