Winter 2027 Co-op – Procurement Strategy

Keurig Dr Pepper; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Hybrid schedule

$31.00/hour pay

Paid bi-weekly

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a Winter 2027 Co-op in Procurement Strategy & Capability Development in Frisco, TX. You will gain hands-on experience supporting supplier risk management, learning and development, and small business engagement.

This full-time, 40-hour per week program runs January 4 to May 21, 2027. You will collaborate with leaders, complete real projects, and develop professional skills in a mentored, cross-functional setting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate enrolled in a full-time academic program.
• Majors in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Operations, Communications, Data Analytics, Finance, or related fields.
• Able to work 40 hours per week, M-F, 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Support risk management research and framework development.
• Assist in supplier risk identification, categorization, and documentation.
• Build risk-tracking tools, dashboards, and reports for leadership.
• Support procurement communications and training materials.
• Assist in small business reporting and outreach efforts.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Independent self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate student (full-time enrolled)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview:

Winter 2027 Co-op – Procurement Strategy

As a Winter 2027 Co-op in Procurement at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in Frisco, TX, you will be part of a company that is shaping the future of beverages while helping build innovative procurement capabilities that support some of KDP’s most recognized brands. As a Procurement Strategy & Capability Development Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting key initiatives in supplier risk management, communications, learning and development, and small business engagement. You will work on meaningful projects with real business impact, collaborate with leaders across the organization, and have the opportunity to contribute ideas while developing valuable professional skills.

Shift/Schedule:

• The KDP 2027 Winter Co-op Program will run from January 4 – May 21, 2027
• Full‑time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• Hybrid schedule in our Frisco, TX headquarters

As a Procurement Co‑op you will:

Play a key role in helping establish foundational elements of KDP's Procurement Risk Management program, including:

• Researching supplier risk management leading practices and benchmarking approaches.
• Supporting development of a risk management framework covering areas such as financial, operational, sustainability, regulatory, and supply chain risk.
• Assisting in the identification, categorization, and documentation of supplier risks.
• Building and maintaining risk tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting templates.
• Supporting supplier segmentation and risk prioritization efforts.
• Creating process documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Helping coordinate communications and change management activities related to the risk management program.
• Supporting stakeholder meetings and documenting actions, decisions, and next steps.
• Analyzing data from supplier risk monitoring tools and preparing summary reports for leadership.

Additional Responsibilities

Procurement Academy

• Assist with development and maintenance of training materials.
• Coordinate learning events, Lunch & Learns, and internal development programs.
• Track participation, attendance, and program metrics.
• Help manage Procurement Academy content and resource libraries.

Procurement Communications

• Support development of newsletters, SharePoint content, presentations, and internal communications.
• Assist with storytelling and communication campaigns that promote procurement initiatives and successes.
• Help maintain communication calendars and project trackers.

Small Business

• Assist with small business reporting and data analysis.
• Support supplier outreach and small business program initiatives.
• Help maintain small business resources and educational materials.
• Assist in preparation of presentations and communications related to small business efforts.

Elements of the KDP Co‑op Program include:

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross functional team environment
• 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
• Be paired with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network
• Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders

Total Rewards:

• $31.00/hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 Sign‑on Bonus, paid within 30 days of employment

Requirements:

• Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full‑time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Operations, Communications, Data Analytics, Finance, or another related field
• Available to work 40 hours per week (M-F, 8am-5pm)
• 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 a self‑starter
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, etc.)

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 employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

We incorporate HireVue, an automated interview tool, into our campus recruitment process. Please visit this link to learn more about HireVue and how to prepare. *We recommend checking with your campus career center for additional preparation resources such as InterviewStream, Big Interview and more

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®.

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.

A.I. Disclosure: KDP uses artificial intelligence toassistwithinitialresume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficientlyidentifycandidates whose qualifications align with our open roles.AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions throughout the hiring process are made by talent acquisition team members. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly [e-mail] lieu of clicking Apply.In order for your application to be considered and opted out of AI, you must include the words 'AI Opt-Out' and either job title and location or Job ID # in the email subject linein your email application.