Internship Duration: 10–12 Weeks | Late May – Early August
Interested in exploring a career in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management? Peco Foods' Summer Internship Program offers college students the opportunity to explore how purchasing and supply chain activities support a vertically integrated poultry company.
As a Procurement Intern, you'll work directly with the Director of Procurement and the Procurement team to learn how purchasing decisions, supplier relationships, and cost management impact business operations. You'll gain exposure to corporate and plant-level activities, apply classroom knowledge, and contribute to meaningful projects.
What You'll Experience
Throughout the internship, you'll gain immersive, hands-on experience while developing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in procurement and supply chain management.
- Explore procurement operations by gaining exposure to strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, inventory, and supply chain processes.
- Develop analytical and technical skills by evaluating purchasing and operational data, including spending, pricing, usage, supplier performance, and cost trends.
- Build business and problem-solving skills by investigating purchasing needs, evaluating options, and translating data into actionable recommendations.
- Make a meaningful impact by participating in a procurement or cost improvement project, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency or reduce costs, and presenting recommendations to leadership.
- Understand what drives success by learning how purchasing decisions, supplier performance, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration contribute to business performance.
- Grow professionally through ongoing coaching, feedback, and opportunities to work alongside experienced procurement and operations professionals.
- Experience real-world manufacturing operations by visiting company facilities to understand how purchased materials and services support daily plant operations.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for motivated, curious, and detail-oriented college students who are eager to learn, take initiative, and gain practical experience in procurement and supply chain management.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled full-time in college during the semester preceding the internship.
- Entering sophomore, junior, or senior year, or enrolled in a graduate program, and in good academic standing.
- Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Agriculture, Poultry Science, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas, and data analysis.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Good organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated initiative, business curiosity, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to company facilities as required.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, ERP or procurement systems such as Oracle, or data visualization tools.
- Previous exposure to manufacturing, agriculture, food production, logistics, purchasing, or supply chain operations is beneficial but not required.
Start Building Your Future with Peco Foods!
At Peco Foods, we believe some of the most valuable learning happens through experience. Our Summer Internship Program provides a foundation for future career growth by helping you develop practical procurement knowledge, strengthen your analytical and decision-making skills, and explore opportunities within the food manufacturing industry.
Ready to gain real-world experience, make an impact, and take the next step toward your future career? Apply today!