Purchasing Intern

Performance Foods; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark's Purchasing Intern program at our Westlake, TX headquarters offers a hands-on, 12-week experience. You will support Purchasing leadership, analyze trends, and develop data-driven insights using SQL, Excel, and Power BI.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates/graduates with a 3.0+ GPA, ready to work in-office 5 days a week in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, May 2027 graduation may apply. Compensation includes $22/hour for May–Aug 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with expectations to graduate no later than May 2027.
• Must be able to work in-office 5 days per week - residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, or willing to relocate.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA, or higher is required

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Purchasing leadership.
• Conduct exploratory analysis to identify trends, issues and opportunities.
• Leverage large data sets - create data visualization to deliver insights
• Assist with procuring new items based on the market and customer needs.
• Reviewing & maintaining forecasting and inventory levels to ensure targeted fill rates are achieved.
• Managing Fill-rate, DOH and Aged Inventory within assigned commodities.
• Collaborating with internal departments to ensure product is received in for billing.
• Receiving and reviewing purchase order confirmations; coordinating any changes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Company Description:

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America - offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description:

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

We are looking for a Purchasing Intern to join our talented team of business professionals this summer at our headquarters based in Westlake, TX. Our 12-week Internship Program provides an invaluable hands‑on experience for those who want to work alongside a team that values results, enjoyment (really - we love to work hard, play hard) and learning.

Forget about coffee runs - our Interns learn the ins and outs of their area of specialization and enjoy representing the company in challenging enterprise-wide projects and meaningful assignments to gain the knowledge, experience and training you will need to determine if your career choice is the right fit for you. We provide Interns with the opportunity to learn and develop new skills while gaining a deeper understanding of concepts through immersive application.

Working closely with their program managers, Interns explore their career field of interest, acquire new skills, and develop transferrable skills. Each Intern reports to a Core-Mark leader who provides hands‑on training, oversight, and mentorship. We are looking for well‑rounded individuals who have demonstrated not only outstanding academic achievement, but aptitude for leadership, teamwork, analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills and sincere interest to pursue a career in their area of expertise.

Internship Program Dates:

May 24, 2027 - August 6, 2027

Starting Pay Rate:

$22.00 per hour

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, normal business hours. Requirement to able to work in-office 5 days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Purchasing leadership.
• Conduct exploratory analysis to identify trends, issues and opportunities.
• Leverage large data sets - create data visualization to deliver insights
• Assist with procuring new items based on the market and customer needs.
• Reviewing & maintaining forecasting and inventory levels to ensure targeted fill rates are achieved.
• Managing Fill-rate, DOH and Aged Inventory within assigned commodities.
• Collaborating with internal departments to ensure product is received in for billing.
• Receiving and reviewing purchase order confirmations; coordinating any changes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Technical experience in data analysis tools and techniques - SQL; Excel; Power BI, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative
• Takes ownership for all assigned areas of responsibility
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with expectations to graduate no later than May 2027.
• Must be able to work in-office 5 days per week - residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, or willing to relocate.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA, or higheris required

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous internship in related field preferred
• Major or field of study in Finance or Business is highly desired.

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.