Purchasing Internship – Summer 2021
At Clark, procurement is more than simply buying inventory; it’s carrying a product through its entire life cycle. We find the products, negotiate costs and programs, set pricing, create a marketing plan, and manage inventory. Because we manage the process from start to finish, we are able to create and execute efficient strategies to increase our share of the market.
Our e-commerce company, WebstaurantStore.com, has revolutionized supply chain in the foodservice industry, changing the way that everything from foam cups to freezers get into kitchens and storerooms of restaurants, hotels, schools and hospitals around the world. As a company, we continue to achieve unprecedented and unparalleled growth. Whether importing from overseas or developing new products with domestic partners, we work hard to increase our lead within one of the world’s oldest and largest industries.
Your challenge as a procurement intern will be to maintain and propel that growth through our three separate and unique channels of distribution: Clark Food Service Equipment (traditional dealer model), The Restaurant Store (cash and carry model), and WebstaurantStore.com (e-commerce model). This opportunity allows you to be an integral part of a fast-paced, challenging work environment focused on research, product development, sourcing, negotiating, inventory control, marketing and much more. You will have direct Influence over the way thousands of dollars of inventory move from our vendors, through our 11 stores and 14 distribution centers, and finally, to the end user.
Job responsibilities:
- Evaluating and onboarding new vendors or products
- Researching product pricing to stay competitive within the industry
- Creating and analyzing reports to assist with purchasing decisions including pricing, inventory levels, stocking locations, and more
- Exploring sourcing options
- Building manufacturer relationships
- Managing inventory
- Creating marketing plans
Job skills:
- Ambitious and hardworking
- Detail-oriented
- Strong decision making skills
- Can balance a large workload
- Creative thinker
- Enjoys a challenge and desires to learn and grow
- Strong computer skills; emphasis in Excel to manipulate data using formulas/programming
No industry knowledge necessary. Applicants can expect to gain comprehensive, real-world experience in marketing, supply chain, and relationship management, as well as a thorough understanding of the complexities of the foodservice industry.
All summer interns participate in a company-wide personal development course throughout the summer that includes socials, volunteer activities, leadership panels and more. We also offer competitive pay and an on-site employee cafe and gym with scheduled fitness classes. 80% of interns are hired full-time upon graduation!
Please include a cover letter with your application.