Strategic Sourcing Intern - Summer

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, Spartan Nash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, Spartan Nash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

850 76th Street S.W.

- Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our stores and our offices — every employee of C&S/Spartan Nash and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As an Intern you will have the unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the wholesale grocery industry, contribute to meaningful projects, and better understand what goes into running one of the largest privately held companies in the US.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside other interns and C&S employees to expand your network, participate in professional development opportunities, and enjoy some fun activities!

• Assist in daily operations and administrative tasks within the Strategic Sourcing department.
• Support the indirect procurement team in contract lifecycle management, including reviewing existing and historical contracts, maintaining documentation, and assisting with contract administration.
• Conduct spend analysis and procurement research to identify trends, cost‑saving opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
• Gain exposure to the contract negotiation process by assisting with contract reviews, supplier communications, and sourcing activities.
• Assist with the development and execution of RFx events (RFI, RFQ, and RFP), including data collection, supplier outreach, and proposal evaluation support.
• Contribute to sales and sourcing tool development, template creation, and process standardization initiatives that improve team efficiency.
• Support market research efforts focused on customer penetration, supplier capabilities, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders across multiple departments, gaining broad exposure to procurement, finance, operations, sales, and other business functions.
• Participate in team meetings, special projects, and monthly team‑building events, fostering professional development and networking opportunities throughout the organization.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation.
• Complete special projects as assigned by your manager
• Complete an end‑of‑internship presentation to showcase the completion of learning objectives

• Meaningful, hands on work experience tied to your course of study
• Opportunities for professional development through online courses and instructor lead workshops
• Dedicated mentor and buddy support to enhance your experience and provide shadowing opportunities
• Social events and team building activities and experiences with fellow interns and department
• Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization
• Paid Internship
• 12‑week internship from May to August
• Hybrid schedule in Byron Center, MI

• Are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or…