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Procurement Intern

CompanyPrimo Brands
LocationUpper Macungie Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support sourcing and purchasing operations, including raw material specification maintenance, supplier KPI assistance, and analyzing spend data to support cost-saving initiatives. Responsibilities also involve partnering with cross-functional teams, maintaining procurement records, tracking supplier performance, and developing presentations for leadership.
Internship Type
unavailable
Company Size
4116
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Primo Brands™ is a leading North American branded beverage company with a focus on healthy hydration, delivering sustainably and domestically sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points and consumer occasions, distributed in every state and Canada. Primo Brands has an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets, including established billion-dollar brands, Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands including Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. These brands are sold directly across retail channels, including mass food, convenience, natural, drug, wholesale, distributors and home improvement, as well as food service accounts in North America. The Company also has extensive direct-to-consumer offerings with its industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers, which create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across its Water Direct, Water Exchange and Water Refill businesses. Through its Water Direct business, Primo Brands delivers sustainable hydration solutions direct to home and business consumers. Through its Water Exchange business, consumers can visit approximately 26,500 retail locations and purchase a pre-filled, multi-use bottle of water that can be exchanged after use for a discount on the next purchase. Through its Water Refill business, consumers have the option to refill empty multi-use bottles at approximately 23,500 self-service refill drinking water stations. Primo Brands also offers water filtration units for home and business consumers across North America. For more information, visit www.primobrands.com.
About the Role
Overview

Primo Brands is seeking a Procurement Intern to join our team in Breinigsville, PA for Summer 2026. In this role, you will support the Procurement and Supply Chain organization with sourcing and purchasing operations, supplier data management, and basic spend/cost analysis. This internship offers hands-on exposure to core procurement processes, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Duration: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026. Must be available for orientation during the first week (5/26 – 5/29), final project presentation during the last week (7/27 – 7/31) and at least 7 of the 8 weeks between 6/1 – 7/24, excluding unpaid company holidays (Friday, 6/19 & Friday, 7/3). Any known absence must be communicated in advance to the Recruiter, Internship Program leaders and the Hiring Manager.


Schedule/Hours per week: Monday – Friday, 30 - 40 hours per week during the 10-week program. Ability to work in office 3 – 5 days per week based on individual team schedule. Remote workdays and overtime hours must be approved in advance by your manager.

 

Eligibility: Ability to commute to the Primo Brands factory in Breinigsville, PA throughout the program. Some travel may be required, including overnight. Currently studying in a Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field at an accredited institution. Junior undergraduate standing preferred; motivated candidates at other academic levels will also be considered. This internship is designed as a paid professional experience and does not include academic credit.

Compensation: $24.00 / hour

Location: Allentown, PA


Responsibilities

  • Raw material and Packaging Material specification maintenance and normalization.
  • Assist with supplier KPIs, master data maintenance, and contract documentation.
  • Analyze spend data and support sourcing and cost-savings initiatives.
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, and Quality to support material availability and production requirements.
  • Maintain procurement records, reporting, and dashboards with a focus on data accuracy.
  • Support supplier performance tracking, including scorecard updates and follow-ups.
  • Provide support for inventory and material planning activities as needed.
  • Develop presentations and written summaries for procurement leadership and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Complete a capstone project and deliver a final presentation summarizing outcomes and key learnings.

 


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated interest in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to noise, temperature variations, and production equipment.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while on the production floor.
  • Ability to follow all safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Ability to lift or move materials (up to 50 lbs.) as required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Coursework in supply chain, procurement, or operations management.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or related procurement tools.
  • Prior internship, co-op, or other relevant work experience.

What We Offer

  • Paid internship with competitive hourly compensation.
  • Meaningful, hands-on experience within a cross-functional supply chain organization.
  • Professional development, networking opportunities, and exposure to senior leadership.
  • Opportunities to strengthen professional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®.  Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

 

Key Skills
SourcingPurchasingSupplier Data ManagementSpend AnalysisCost AnalysisKPI TrackingMaster Data MaintenanceContract DocumentationData AccuracySupplier Performance TrackingMaterial PlanningProcess ImprovementAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingData & AnalyticsFinance & Accounting
Benefits
Paid Internship