Procurement Intern

Coca-Cola inc; Norge (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition is seeking a Procurement Intern to support strategic sourcing for direct materials across Co-Manufacturing, Packaging and/or Ingredients. You will report to the Senior Category Manager and help drive category and spend management initiatives.

As an intern you will work with Category Managers and Operations to reduce costs, conduct analyses, and assist with supplier proposals and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university required.
• Strong analysis, creative thinking, planning, organizing and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for understanding cost effective solutions and supply chain efficiency.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills and ability to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Category Managers and BODYARMOR Operations Team to reduce cost and improve sourcing value from key suppliers.
• Develop and conduct analyses such as cost modeling, risk assessments, market analysis, and benchmarking to reduce overall costs.
• Perform RFP activities to evaluate supplier proposals and recommend best options based on cost effectiveness and technical capabilities.
• Manage cost reduction projects internally and externally, negotiating with vendors to execute key savings projects.
• Scope, build and implement processes related to supplier performance and operations.
• Complete the BODYARMOR Intern Program including weekly meetings, final project, workshops, and annual summit in NY.
• Support ad hoc projects as requested.

Skills

Analysis

Creative thinking

Planning

Organizing

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Currently enrolled in accredited college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition is a fast‑paced dynamic environment where brand builders work together with the goal of becoming innovative game‑changers in the world of sports and active hydration. Extreme passion and teamwork are the essentials of being a successful member of the BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition team – which consists of BODYARMOR and POWERADE brands. BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition exudes an entrepreneurial culture backed by the resources and insights of one of the world’s most iconic companies The Coca‑Cola Company which acquired BODYARMOR in 2021. This unique environment gives employees the ability to move quickly exceed expectations develop valuable relationships and have fun while we work to achieve our goal of becoming #1 in Sports Hydration.

BODYARMOR is looking for a Procurement Intern to join our team.

As a BODYARMOR Procurement Intern you will be responsible for supporting categories and projects related to strategic sourcing for direct materials. Reporting into the Sr. Category Manager this individual will drive category and spend management tasks across key categories in Co‑Manufacturing Packaging and/or Ingredients to support BODYARMOR’s brand growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with Category Managers and BODYARMOR Operations Team to reduce cost and improve sourcing value from key suppliers.
• Develop and conduct key analyses such as cost modeling risk assessments market analysis and benchmarking to reduce overall costs.
• Perform ‘Request for Proposal’ activities to evaluate supplier proposals and recommend best options based on cost effectiveness and technical capabilities.
• Manage key cost reduction projects internally and externally as assigned while negotiating with external vendors as required to execute key savings projects.
• Scope build and implement processes related to supplier performance and operations.
• Successfully complete the BODYARMOR Intern Program including weekly intern driven meetings final project presentation weekly workshops and attend our annual summit in NY.
• Support additional ad hoc projects as requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university required
• Strong analysis creative thinking planning organizing and problem‑solving skills
• Passion for understanding cost effective solutions and supply chain efficiency
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to adjust on the fly and thrive in an ever‑changing environment
• Ability to travel (~10% of time) by plane or car

LOCATION

Whitestone NY

COMPENSATION

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography job‑related knowledge skills and experience. A full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position is offered.

The Coca‑Cola Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our company recognizes the immense potential and unique experiences that international candidates can bring to this role. As such we are open to candidates who may require sponsorship in the future on a limited basis.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious empowered inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. VisitOur Purpose and Visionto learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca‑Cola.

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