Procurement Intern — Hybrid Summer with Projects

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hourly pay $20-$25

Career growth opportunities

Learning & Development

Job summary

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery in Oakbrook Terrace, IL offers a Procurement Internship to develop analytical and strategic thinking through immersive projects in packaging, supplier management, and market research. This 10–12-week summer program provides exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional collaboration to understand our products and customer partnerships.

You will work on packaging and ingredient initiatives, participate in market research, and learn how procurement supports business goals

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a degree related to the position (Business, Supply Chain, Economics).
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
• Strong MS Office, including advanced Excel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder interface skills.
• Hybrid schedule in Oakbrook Terrace June–August 2027; relocation not offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist on packaging and ingredient projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Support project management and execution for packaging initiatives.
• Assess Supplier Relationship Management program and suggest improvements.
• Conduct market research on packaging dynamics.
• Analyze packaging purchases for contract compliance.
• Update NetSuite with packaging material MOQ data.
• Review and update procurement policy documents.
• Contribute to a final summer presentation for executive leadership.

Skills

MS Office

Excel skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Business

Supply Chain

Economics

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery in Oakbrook Terrace, IL offers a Procurement Internship to develop analytical and strategic thinking through immersive projects in packaging, supplier management, and market research. This 10–12-week summer program provides exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional collaboration to understand our products and customer partnerships.

You will work on packaging and ingredient initiatives, participate in market research, and learn how procurement supports business goals