Kerry · 15 hours ago
2026 Leadership Development Program - Procurement
Beloit, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yrKerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The role involves working with category buyers in all aspects of the sourcing process, providing insights, and supporting the achievement of sustainability goals.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide category and market insight by analyzing both category and market data which will lead to development of sourcing and supply plans, presentations, and market summaries for our business
Monitor usage/demand by coordinating with site supply chains. Working with R&D to introduce new materials and to identify potential new sources. Networking with stakeholders in other functions such as supply chain, finance, etc
Leverage AI‑enabled procurement and analytics tools to gather insights, assess supplier options, and support data‑driven decision making
Work closely with category buyers to source the highest quality materials and services at the best price using a range of tools including tendering
Jointly working with category buyers to develop and execute a cost savings pipeline
Working with the category buyers to negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to ensure quality and service requirements are met
Support buyers on the achievement of our “Beyond the Horizon” sustainability goals and specifically our commitments on responsible sourcing, waste reduction, circular economy, and recyclable packaging
Actively live the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open-mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Supply Chain, Data Science, Business, Engineering, Economics
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to learn and utilize AI‑based tools and digital platforms to analyze data, evaluate sourcing scenarios, and enhance procurement efficiency. Experience utilizing AI tools, in internship experiences, a plus
Ability to comply with existing/quickly adapt to new processes within the organization
Advanced analytics skills, with the ability to manage complex spreadsheets and similar data
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization
Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
A curious mindset
Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
Retirement contribution
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Gerry Behan
Global President and CEO
Alan Barrett
Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ingredients & Flavors - Asia Pacific
Recent News
Food & Drink Business
2025-10-27
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