Procurement Intern

Core-Mark; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Springfield, MA, seeks a Procurement Intern to gain hands-on experience in purchasing, vendor management, and inventory control. You will work on a meaningful project tied to real business needs and collaborate with leaders across the organization.

Expect training from a dedicated supervisor, exposure to senior leaders, and involvement in day-to-day procurement activities and strategic initiatives within a Fortune 100 company.

Qualifications

• Must be located within commuting distance of Springfield, MA.
• Rising junior or rising senior pursuing a relevant degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills and business acumen.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to a retail/food service business pace.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Learn how procurement teams manage vendor and supplier relationships.
• Support purchasing activities involving pricing, contract terms, service levels, and inventory tracking.
• Assist with day-to-day procurement activities, customer service, and business projects.
• Partner with teams across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Present project findings and recommendations to business leaders.

Skills

Rising junior

Rising senior

MS Office

Strong communication

Customer service

Flexible hours

Authorized to work in US

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Internship Details

• Internship Duration: June 2027 - August 2027
• Location: Springfield, MA
• Format: In-Person
• Compensation: $22/hour
• Major(s): Economics, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Looking to gain hands‑on sales experience with a Fortune 100 food company? At Performance Food Group, interns don't sit on the sidelines. You'll work on a meaningful project tied to real business needs, partner with leaders across the organization, and gain exposure to one of the largest food distribution companies in North America.

Strong supplier partnerships, thoughtful purchasing decisions, and effective inventory management help keep our business moving. As a Procurement Intern, you'll learn how our teams manage vendor relationships, pricing and contract terms, service levels, and inventory while supporting day‑to‑day work and projects.

We welcome students from all majors, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. If you're excited to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Learn how procurement teams manage vendor and supplier relationships
• Support purchasing activities involving pricing, contract terms, service levels, and inventory tracking
• Assist with day‑to‑day procurement activities, customer service, and business projects
• Partner with teams across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources
• Present project findings and recommendations to business leaders

Why This Internship Stands Out

• Own a real business project
• Dedicated supervisor and mentor
• Exposure to senior leaders
• Intern professional development series
• Corporate Run
• Volunteer opportunities
• Networking events
• Final project presentation

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Qualifications

• Must be located within commuting distance of Springfield, MA
• Rising Junior or Rising Senior
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills and business acumen
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Rising Senior
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.