Procurement Intern

Company Description

Performance Food Group is a customer-centric foodservice distribution leader headquartered in Richmond, Va. Grounded by roots that date back to a grocery peddler in 1885, PFG has a nationwide network of approximately 150 distribution centers, 35,000-plus talented associates, and thousands of valued suppliers across the country. With the goal of helping customers thrive, PFG markets and delivers quality food and related products to independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, convenience operations, healthcare facilities, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, big box retailers, and theaters across the U.S.Job DescriptionPerformance Foodservice has an internship opportunity affording exposure and opportunities to learn purchasing in the foodservice industry. The intern will learn about the vendor/supplier relationship, negotiating price/contract terms, service levels and inventory tracking and management. Intern will help support the procurement team(s) by participating in day to day activities, customer service and projects as appropriate. This may also provide the opportunity to partner with other business functions such as Sales, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources.The internship will begin in May 2025 and end in August 2025. This position will be located in Oakwood, GA; Lebanon, TN; Louisville, TN or Richmond, VA.Required Qualifications• Must be in close proximity to Oakwood, GA; Lebanon, TN; Louisville, TN; Richmond, VA• Must be a rising junior or senior• Majoring in Economics, Business, Supply Chain or other related field• Overall GPA 3.0• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products• Effective interpersonal and communication skills which are essential for interacting with all levels of the organization• Strong customer service skills and business acumen• Ability to work flexible hours• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employerPreferred Qualifications• Rising SeniorEEO StatementPerformance 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.