Procurement Intern

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, Llc; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); In loco; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is seeking a Procurement Intern in Oakbrook Terrace, IL for a 10-12 week summer program to build analytical and strategic thinking through challenging projects across packaging, ingredients, supplier relations, and market research. You will collaborate with senior leaders, gain exposure to multiple departments, and deliver a final presentation.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, Excel expertise, and a strong academic record, with a hybrid schedule from June to

Competenze

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong MS Office skills including advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder interfacing abilities.
• Hybrid schedule in Oakbrook Terrace HQ June–August 2027.

Mansioni

• Contribute to multiple projects in packaging, ingredients, supplier management, and market research.
• Support project management and execution for packaging and ingredient initiatives.
• Assess Supplier Relationship Management program and provide recommendations to drive value.
• Conduct market research on micro and macro dynamics affecting the packaging portfolio.
• Update ERP data and assist in procurement policy reviews.

Conoscenze

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Formazione

Relevant degree

GPA 3.0+

Strumenti

NetSuite ERP

Descrizione del lavoro

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Procurement Intern

Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2698

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. For the first time in over 60 years, Sara Lee is operating independently as Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, a collection of top brands united in quality and innovation, including Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution.Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.

Working for Sara Lee

Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed.

Summary:

The Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Procurement Internship program will provide the opportunity for an intern to hone analytical and strategic thinking skills while working on immersive and challenging projects. This is a 10-12-week summer program that seeks to help you develop an understanding of the food industry, learn about our company and its operations and appreciate how each discipline and department contributes to the success of our products and customer partnerships. You will have exciting professional and social engagement activities throughout the summer that provide the opportunity to work with senior leaders and network with your intern peers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to a multitude of projects that emerge in a fast-paced environment including but not limited to packaging and ingredient, supplier relationship management, market research projects, and the final summer presentation project for the executive leadership team.
• Support project management and execution support for packaging and ingredient initiatives
• Assess Supplier Relationship Management program and evaluate in comparison to industry best practices. Provide recommendation on scope, tools, dashboards, resources etc. necessary to drive value for both SLFB and external supplier base.
• Conduct market research (micro and macro dynamics) that can impact packaging portfolio and provide insights to category manager.
• Conduct analysis of packaging purchases to ensure contract compliance for optimal buying compliance
• Update NetSuite (ERP) with packaging material MOQ data
• Review and update, as needed, the procurement policy document

The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Education Requirements:

• Current student with an education curriculum focused on a degree relevant to the position applied for (Business, Supply Chain, Economics, and similar.)
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
• Strong MS Office skills including advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with key stakeholders at every level of the business
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Experience working in cross functional teams
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in our Oakbrook Terrace headquarters office from June to August 2027. We are unable to provide relocation or housing assistance.
• Hourly rate: $20-$25
• Opportunities for career growth

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.