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Quirch Foods

Purchasing Intern

Quirch Foods, Coral Gables, Florida, United States,


Essential duties and Responsibilities:On the field training with retail merchandisers throughout the supply chainAnalyze internal product transfer process and assist with day to day functionsAnalyze processes, recommend improvements, and work with the team to implement changesGenerate accurate purchase orders / variance purchase orders and distribute them within standard time framesManage replenishment stocks within the supply chainParticipate with purchasing associates in negotiating prices, terms and rebates with suppliers.Assist in obtaining POD'S and BOL's from the plants to assist export teamCoordinate and negotiate freight for plant pickups with 3rd party logisticsInternship Learning Outcomes:

Applied your knowledge, skills, experience to a work environmentAcquired new learning through challenging and meaningful activitiesAdvocated for your own learning in alignment with internship goalsBuilt and maintained positive professional relationshipsDeveloped self-understanding, self-discipline, maturity and confidenceDeveloped strong networking/mentoring relationshipsQualifications and Requirements:

Experience with business process analysis and documentationGreat organizational skills, attention to detail and follow thruStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsMicrosoft Office experience; intermediate in ExcelBilingual candidates are desired but not required (English and Spanish)

Benefits you will enjoy:• Gain hands-on experience in each stage of Purchasing• Work closely with an experienced mentor• Attend meetings, events, and other networking opportunities• Collaborate with experienced Purchasing professionals• Work on increasingly challenging and engaging real-world projects• Compensation available

Works with the leadership team and appropriate team members to encourage and support organizational sustainability efforts. Supports waste reduction/optimization, water and energy conservation. Practice overall organizational sustainability goals and environmental preferred purchasing practices.

Quirch Foods is a diverse family of companies on a quest to seek and source environmentally conscious and sustainable food products to our customers. Works with the leadership team and appropriate team members to encourage and support organizational sustainability efforts.

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.