Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Procurement Intern will be responsible for supporting United States/Canada Procurement Operations and our Global Procurement Optimization team.

This internship will begin in Jan/Feb 2026 and has the potential to go through the Summer/Fall semester. Must be able to work a hybrid schedule (29 hours max) of working from home Mon & Fri and working onsite Tues-Thurs.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Support Regional and Global Strategic Sourcing projects for raw materials and packaging
• Contact suppliers.
• Obtain legal and compliance documentation (Confidentiality Agreements, Contracts, Specifications, etc.).
• Facilitate lab and trial production run sample requests.
• Analyze spend and conduct cost analysis.
• Participate in team meetings.

Support Regional (US/C) Market Bids and Cost Savings Projects
• Contact suppliers.
• Obtain legal and compliance documentation (Confidentiality Agreements, Contracts, Specifications, etc.).
• Facilitate lab and trial production run sample requests.
• Analyze spend and conduct cost analysis.

Support Regional (US/C) MRO and Indirect project plans
• Support reporting/training/managing reports to drive compliance on our national MRO programs.
• Analyze spend and conduct cost analysis on Indirect spend categories.

Participate in Speed to Market – New Product Commercialization Process
• Facilitate communication to buyers on new raw material evaluations.
• Participate in weekly new raw material evaluation meetings.

Assist Buyers in Day-to-Day activities
• Facilitate resolution of delivery and quality issues.
• Assist in the data entry of forecasted costs for raw materials and packaging.
• Commodit.y/Market price tracking.

• Preparation of presentation materials for Executive Leadership, Customers, Internal Stakeholders.
• Assist in implementation of Palm Oil Sustainability roadmap and auditing.
• Assist buyers in monthly auditing of price variances to our standard costs

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• MBA or undergraduate student pursuing Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Strong Excel, statistical, and spreadsheet analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of Economics and Financial Analysis.
• Strong communication (written & verbal) skills.
• Preference will be giving to those who reside in the Western New York area.

Compensation 

In accordance with state law, the rat or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role.  The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential and location. 

Annual Range/Hourly Rate 

$17.00 - 34.00 Hourly

LI-SH1 

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$17.00 - $34.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.