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.