What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Purchasing position at Seaboard?
ABOUT US
Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group (SOTG), a division of the Fortune 500 Seaboard Corporation, is a globally integrated leader in agricultural commodity trading, processing, and logistics. With milling facilities in 12 locations across 9 countries and 11 trading offices in 10 countries, we produce approximately two million metric tons of grain-based products annually.
Our vertically integrated approach-spanning procurement, transportation, and processing-ensures quality, consistency, and supply chain efficiency. We manage bulk freight and chartered vessels, overseeing logistics for both in-house and third-party customers. Every year, we source, transport, and market around 12 million metric tons of diverse commodities, supporting food security and economic growth in the regions we serve.
At SOTG, we are driven by innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Our business model fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering our teams to take ownership, find creative solutions, and drive impact.
WHY JOIN US?
We offer a dynamic, multicultural environment where individuals can grow and make a real difference. As a Purchasing Intern at SOTG, you'll gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects in areas such as :
- Affiliate Document Management - Assist in organizing and maintaining important documents for our international affiliates, ensuring accuracy and accessibility within our ERP systems and other electronic filing systems
- Payment Voucher Process - Support the creation and processing of payment vouchers, learning the intricacies of financial transactions and vendor payments
- Vendor Management - Help manage relationships with our vendors, including data collection, quote preparation, and supplier selection
- Corporate Purchasing - Participate in the corporate purchasing process, from office supply orders to equipment maintenance and service contracts
YOUR IMPACT
This internship provides more than just experience-it's an opportunity to contribute to a company that values integrity, accountability, respect, and excellence. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you'll gain technical expertise, mentorship, and global business insights that will set you up for future success.
At SOTG, we believe in creating value globally through sustainable nutrition, together-and we invite you to be part of that journey.
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to manipulate, handle or touch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
