Sourcing Intern

We believe we can make life a little better every day – one smile, hoagie, or experience at a time. And there’s one secret ingredient that truly sets Wawa apart: Our Associates. At Wawa, you’ll be part of a caring team that’s dedicated to helping all of us fly high – together. We’re team players, day-brighteners, and go-getters: and we know that Wawa is a place where we can build skills to thrive and open doors to new career opportunities. We’re proud to be a part of a winning team of Associate owners who shape our success. We’re committed to helping our communities and one another at every turn, because we know that when we fly together, there’s no limit to how far we can go. Ready to be part of a team that helps you reach new heights? Join our flock and get ready to soar.

*This internship begins on May 19th, 2025 and runs until August 7th, 2025. This role is a full time commitment (37.5 hour work week)*

Salary: $18.00/hour

Job Description

Job Title: Sourcing Intern

Location: Corporate

Department: Strategic Sourcing

Job Summary:

The Sourcing Intern will engage with suppliers, oversee inventory levels, store ordering, forms/documentation, invoicing, metrics/reporting, store inquiries, and issue resolution as they relate to packaging and supplies. Interacts with vendor network, understands industry trends, and works cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to meet agreed upon operating goals.

Principal Duties:

• Perform financial analysis and reporting for all packaging and supply items. Coordinate distribution channels and actively review vendor in-stock rates, weeks/months of inventory, and internal customer support.
• Oversee and execute all forms/documentation in accordance with established processes such as, vendor and item set-ups, price changes, item substitutions, distributions/allocations, planogram listings, pricing and store level ordering information.
• Review all packaging critical item stock levels at the McLane distribution centers. Responsible for resolving day to day inventory, ordering and invoicing issues with vendors and internal teams.
• Analyze and disseminate all packaging forecasting information to suppliers and supply chain/distribution channels for regular and promotional weekly volume
• Partner with key internal stakeholders to support sourcing initiatives and redundancy/contingency plans, cost optimization opportunities and process improvements, and monitor store level usage to identify trends and potential issues.
• Source and place purchase orders for existing stores, new stores, remodel stores, tests, corporate initiatives and process improvements focusing on packaging.
• Oversee and promptly respond to/resolve all store inquiries through internal tracking channels; Voice of the Associate and Applix.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work well individually and in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills; ability to effectively multitask
• Proven financial analysis, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuit of college level food marketing, business, or culinary related course work preferred
• Relevant work experience helpful
• Wawa store experience a plus
• Experience with the use of standard office software (MS Office Suite and advanced Excel) and ability to learn new software quickly with minimal supervision
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or Higher
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university for the Spring 2025 semester – Fall 2026 semester
• Candidate must be available from May 19, 2025 – August 7, 2025
• Wawa currently observes a 4-day in office schedule Monday - Thursday with an opportunity to work remote on Friday.

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.