Summer 2026 Enterprise Sourcing Intern

Are you a dynamic creative thinker with a passion for food? Are you eager to gain hands‑on experience in a fast paced innovative environment? Are you looking for an internship where you can utilize your newly acquired education, skills, and experience to help get your career started? Kroger is looking for current college students who are interested in gaining on the job training, mentorship, and real‑world experience in their field of choice. The Kroger Summer Internship Program is a 12‑week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Summer 2026 Dates: May 18 - August 7. Our program offers competitive pay, hands‑on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your semester driving projects, refining your professional skills, working along industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with [Your Company Name] (i.e., H1-B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non‑immigrant status). Responsibilities Spend your semester with the Sourcing and Cost Management department working with a team to gain an understanding of the department's initiatives. Projects could include, but are not limited to, working cross‑functionally with a Category Manager and Suppliers to provide insights through data analytics, communicate directly with suppliers, and actively participate in category strategic negotiations. Responsible for positively impacting Kroger's business and consumers by completing challenging and meaningful projects. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Complete a project that includes running analysis on historical and current data and working with an internal counterpart to ultimately improve the forward‑looking profitability of Kroger Complete projects in a timely manner with the assistance of an Analyst and Senior Analyst mentor Collaborate with internal and external parties taking into account a holistic scope of the project and return actionable results from data analysis Complete analysis and presentations in accordance with established timelines Participate in strategic discussions and lead meetings as necessary Present cumulative project to the Enterprise Sourcing leadership team Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Qualifications Minimum Open to all majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.2 Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work Sophomore standing or higher at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's/graduate degree in Marketing, Economics, Operations Management, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, Procurement, or other CPG/Retail related majors Ability to respond to changing business priorities Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated Proficient in Microsoft Office Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Strong attention to detail Ability to preserve confidentiality of information Accuracy and attention to detail Job Info Job Identification 149846 Job Category Human Resources/Diversity Posting Date 01/20/2026, 04:09 PM Locations 221 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US (On‑site) The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to: A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans. Flexible scheduling in full‑and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service. Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching. Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more. Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through your industry‑leading Continuing Education program. Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways. From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose‑driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you’re seeking a part‑time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. 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