Strategic Sourcing Intern

HP Hood
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Lynnfield
Six Kimball Lane (Show on map)
Apr 15, 2025
Description Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future! At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team One Company! Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program. Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support the development and documentation of standard procedures Implement projects in accordance with timeline Communicate project updates and results to internal stakeholders Provide Category Leads monthly and ad hoc reports for spend, volume and trends Support potential new packaging, innovation and sustainability projects Request quotes from suppliers and help Sourcing Leads in their sourcing activities including the usage of software tools such as SAP and Ariba Assist Category Leads by monitoring appropriate commodity markets and maintaining monthly cost changes Research and evaluate potential new suppliers and their products Management of Trace Gains data entries Provide accurate information as needed for RFX (request for quote), audits, and cost savings reviews Other responsibilities and duties as required Education and Experience: Candidate who is pursuing a business or engineering related Master's degree Minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred Must have access to transportation to Lynnfield, MA Must be able to work from January to June or July to December Previous work/intern experience a plus Previous work/intern experience with SAP/Ariba (preferred) Skills and Competencies: Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks assigned Strong presentation and communications skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational planning and follow-through abilities Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contract It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Reasonable anticipated pay for this position is: $27.00 USD/hr. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)