Intern- Indirect Category Leadership Team (Buffalo, NY, US, 14213)

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 ICLT Intern will support the Indirect Category Leadership Team by contributing to multiple sourcing, analytics, and market intelligence initiatives across indirect spend categories. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in strategic sourcing support, spend analysis, supplier research, and opportunity identification within a fast-paced, project-based procurement environment.

The intern will work directly with category leaders across multiple initiatives, helping advance sourcing events, identify cost-saving opportunities, support tail spend reduction, and resolve supplier or requisitioner issues. This is a multifaceted, execution-oriented role requiring strong analytical skills, independence, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

We are happy to consider remote candidates for this role.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Sourcing & Category Support

• Support category leaders on active sourcing initiatives, renewals, and strategic projects 

• Assist with RFP preparation, supplier comparisons, and documentation 

•  Track actions, timelines, and deliverables across multiple category initiatives

• Spend Analysis & Opportunity Identification • Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities, consolidation potential, and tail spend reduction opportunities

• Support opportunity sizing using Excel-based analysis and summary outputs • Assist with ad-hoc data requests tied to category strategies and stakeholder questions

Supplier & Market Research

• Conduct market research and open-source intelligence on suppliers, categories, and cost drivers • Support supplier profiling, benchmarking, and background research • Compile insights to support sourcing strategies and stakeholder discussions

• Tail Spend & Issue Support • Assist in identifying unmanaged or non-compliant spend • Support resolution of supplier, contract, and requisitioner issues • Help document repeat issues and improvement opportunities

• Reporting & Communication • Create clear, concise summaries and presentations for category leaders

• Maintain trackers, logs, and supporting documentation for active initiatives

• Use Copilot and other digital tools to accelerate analysis and content creation

Team Collaboration

• Work across multiple category leaders and initiatives concurrently

• Follow direction while also operating independently to move work forward

• Contribute as a reliable, proactive member of the ICLT

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, Economics, or related field) and expected to remain enrolled for the duration of the internship

• Strong analytical capability with demonstrated ability to work with data

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) 

• Comfortable using Copilot and digital productivity tools to analyze data and generate insights

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work effectively

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions and processes

• Self-starter who can work independently with limited supervision

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support varied initiatives across the organization #LI-HM1 #CORP123

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

$18.00 - $24.00

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 [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.