Procurement Intern

115172BR

Job Title : Procurement Intern

Location :

Performance Foodservice Shawano (0564)

Job Description :

This position is on-site at our Shawano, WI facility and is NOT a work from home or remote position. The position is required to come to the Shawano office and work out of the location.

Performance 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 June 2025 and end in August 2025. This position will be located in Shawano, Wisconsin.

Job Responsibilities :

Learn to negotiate new and enhanced supplier programs to solicit participation in key marketing strategies / events to include maintaining all documents, forms and related vendor information.

Perform key category reviews, analyze sales, earned income (revenue), industry trends, etc. for brand extensions and / or Request For Proposals (RFPs).

Develop and promote "Performance" brands within managed categories and conduct ongoing evaluation of the products through comparison to competitive products and suppliers through data and product cuttings and comparisons and evaluation of supplier product specifications and food safety programs.

Communicate with the Operating Companies to assist with any local issues / opportunities. Communicate market status / trends, purchase recommendations and key supplier performance updates from both the corporate office and through OpCo Liaison visits.

Schedule vendor meetings in order to review sales, earned income trends, OpCo issues.

Assist with merchandising conference planning activities, attend, participate, and present at various events such as Summits, IFDA, NRA, Executive Conferences, Unipro, and other industry events and conferences.

Support other strategic departments and company goals and functions with procurement related information, functions and activities.

Req Number : 115172BR

Address Line 1 : 1260 County Road B

Job Location :

Shawano, Wisconsin (WI)

Shift : 1st Shift

Full Time / Part Time :

Full Time

EEO Statement :

Performance 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 () .

Required Qualifications :

• Must be in close proximity to Shawano, WI
• Must be a rising junior
• Majoring in Economics, Business, Supply Chain or other related field
• Overall GPA 3.0
• This internship will be in person to the preferred location
• 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 employer

Division :

Performance Foodservice

Preferred Qualifications :

State : Wisconsin

Company Description :

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Benefits :

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Compensation :

Salary : $21