Winter 2027 Co-op - Procurement Operations

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,164,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$31/hr

Hybrid schedule

Mentor support

Lunch & learns with executives

Professional development trainings

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. in Burlington, MA is seeking a Winter 2027 Co-op in Procurement Operations to support day-to-day procurement execution for the Coffee Business Unit, ensuring supply continuity and cost competitiveness.

You will analyze supplier performance and assist with cost modeling and risk mitigation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align actions with operational needs and enterprise strategies.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student enrolled in a full-time program in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement execution for assigned BU categories, ensuring continuity of supply, service performance, and compliance with enterprise sourcing strategies.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance across service, quality, cost, and responsiveness metrics; drive corrective actions where required.
• Support cost modeling, inflation mitigation, and value improvement initiatives in collaboration with Category Management.
• Partner closely with Materials Management, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering, and Finance to align procurement actions with operational needs.
• Support deployment of procurement processes, systems, and operating model enhancements within the BU.

Education

Undergraduate student in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Winter 2027 Co-op - Procurement Operations

As a Winter 2027 Co-op - Procurement Operations at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in Burlington, MA, you would be responsible for supporting day-to-day procurement execution for the Coffee Business Unit, ensuring reliable supply, cost competitiveness, and alignment with enterprise category strategies. The role emphasizes supplier performance management, risk mitigation and continuous improvement, while supporting longer-term category and business strategies established by Category Management and Procurement leadership.

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.

Schedule

• The KDP Winter 2027 Co-op Program runs from January 4th - May 21st, 2027
• Location: Burlington, MA
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• Hybrid

As a Procurement Operations Co-op, you will:

• Support procurement execution for assigned BU categories, ensuring continuity of supply, service performance, and compliance with enterprise sourcing strategies.
• Monitor & analyze supplier performance across service, quality, cost, and responsiveness metrics; drive corrective actions where required.
• Support cost modeling, inflation mitigation, and value improvement initiatives in collaboration with Category Management.
• Partner closely with Materials Management, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering, and Finance to align procurement actions with operational needs.
• Support deployment of procurement processes, systems, and operating model enhancements within the BU.

Elements of the KDP 2027 Co-op Program include:

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a fast paced, cross functional team environment
• Receive mentor support for your professional development
• Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
• Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
• Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department, and senior leaders to highlight your project work and impact on the business

Total Rewards

• $31/hr
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 sign-on bonus pay, paid within first 30 days of employment

Requirements

• Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes.

Please Note

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

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Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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