Indirect Sourcing Intern

Internship Overview:   

Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry, while developing leadership skills and business knowledge to enhance your career. This paid internship experience is an opportunity to contribute to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.   

12-week internship with competitive pay in the grocery retail industry   

Impactful projects coupled with day-to-day tasks and responsibilities to support your team.   

Leadership speaker sessions and development activities   

One-on-one mentoring   

Group community service event   

Networking and professional engagement opportunities   

Access to online career development tools and resources   

Final project presentation to company leaders   

Professional experience and industry exposure in partnership with the Great Local Brands of Ahold Delhaize USA    

Program Dates: May 28, 2024 to August 16, 2024

Department Overview:   

The Indirect Center of Excellence sources billions of dollars in annual spend on indirect goods and services through fact-based processes that ensure the best overall total cost of ownership and unlock value through transparency and partnership. 

Primary Purpose:  

Work with your team to identify opportunities for process improvement 

Assist with sourcing, vendor negotiation and vendor relationship and performance management 

Take partial responsibility  for reducing cost of acquired goods and services that are Not-For Resale. 

Support follow processes, procedures and policies for the handling of Not For Resale purchasing organization wide in support of stakeholder categories. 

Qualifications: 

Working towards a degree in business, economics, finance or related field.  

Experience working in a collaborative group setting   

Experience using analytical thinking and problem-solving skills   

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, appropriately and effectively   

Knowledge of MS Power BI (Preferred)