Procurement Intern

Suntory; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Procurement Intern to support sourcing initiatives, analyze spend data, and assist with RFP activities under the guidance of seasoned professionals. You will learn supplier management, coordinate meetings, and gain hands-on experience across Fleet, Production, Warehouse, and IT, building foundational procurement skills for a future career.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college, pursuing business studies, and possess strong Excel

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• 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 and have reliable transportation to support daily local travel to customer locations and company events.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Currently enrolled in a college/university

Pursuing a degree in Business/Management/Administration

Rising seniors preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!

At Pepsi, we spread home‑grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Job Description

Pepsi Bottling Venturesis seeking a Procurement Intern to join our team in Raleigh, NC.

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family‑owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125‑year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory’s non‑alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80‑year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and other beverages. We do business in five states and sell PepsiCo beverages to most of the market in our geographic regions. We also develop our own line of beverages, producing and distributing a growing product line nationally.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo’s beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature’s Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.

We’d love to receive your application and talk with you about your interest in the position if the overview below describes you.

Procurement Intern Role Overview

As a Procurement Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting sourcing and procurement initiatives that impact the business. You will work alongside procurement professionals to analyze spend data, support RFP activities, engage with stakeholders, and learn supplier management best practices.

This internship is designed to provide broad exposure to procurement while developing foundational skills for a future career in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• 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 and have reliable transportation to support daily local travel to customer locations and company events.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting hourly pay for this position is set based on location, confirmed job‑related skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will share more about the specific pay range for this position during the interview process.

Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e‑mail at [e-mail]