Internship Overview:

Location: Onsite -Corporate HQ in Bedford, NH
Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Preferred Class Level: Rising Sophomore, Rising Junior
Preferred Major(s): Undergraduate student majoring in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management,Operations, Finance Operations, or related fields.
Paid: $20.00 per hour
Internship Duration: June 3rd, 2025 – August 8th, 2025 (end date flexible), approx. 40 hours per week

Why Join Coke Northeast?

Culture - At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we deliver more than your favorite beverages. We deliver on a promise – to live our values by investing in our people, focusing on our customers, and championing the communities we are fortunate to serve.

Career Development - At Coke Northeast, the career growth is truly endless. We continue to expand our territories through the Northeast bringing new opportunities to our employees to move up within our organization. Most of our Senior Leadership began as summer help!

Diversity - Our Sales Centers and Production Centers throughout the Northeast are filled with an array of personalities, cultures, and backgrounds. Our focus is to build a team that can bring refreshing new ideas and insights to the table and that begins with our diverse workforce.

Job Description

Ready to turn your ambition into impact? Join Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast (Coke Northeast) this summer for an internship experience that’s both hands-on and career-defining. Work with an iconic brand, tackle meaningful projects, and gain the skills to launch your future in the beverage industry.

Who We Are
Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast started as a single bottling operation in Laconia, NH, in 1977. Over the past four decades, we’ve grown into a leading Coca-Cola bottler in the Northeast. Today, we employ more than 3,500 associates and operate 17 sales centers with a network of satellite locations across New England and New York. From Coca-Cola and Smartwater to Monster Energy and BODYARMOR, we’re proud to deliver the beverages people love.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Department Overview

Coke Northeast’s Procurement Department is an integral and evolving part of our organization that is continuously taking on new projects and learning how to best serve our Sales Centers and Production Facilities. The Procurement Department is the Direct and Indirect Procurement Center of Excellence for the organization and:

Guides our Sales Centers with their decentralized Vendor Management and Procurement activities
Is responsible for governance, training, and support across the entire territory
Facilitates vendor relations and negotiation, RFP processes, and contracts management to ensure strategic procurement achieves the highest level of quality, cost, and delivery for the organization

What You’ll Do

In joining our team, the Procurement Intern will work on a series of projects involving sourcing events, vendor management, contract management, full goods and raw materials, and developing presentations.

Goals and Objectives

Individually develop, implement, and manage at least one team project through to completion
Work with the Procurement and Facilities Teams to assist in developing new procedures
Create process flow diagrams in support of the development of new procedures
Participate in weekly professional development sessions
Maintain weekly status tracker report outs

Learning Outcomes

Understand the end-to-end process of Procure To Pay (PTP)
Understand the end-to-end process of Vendor Creation & Management
Understand the end-to-end process of Raw Materials to Full Goods (RM/FG)
Understand the process of conducting and completing a Procurement Sourcing Event
Obtain experience in project management and planning skills
Develop public speaking, presenting, and teaching skills via real time and virtual audiences
Improved Resumé writing and interviewing skills
Improved networking skills and interpersonal communication

Job Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Coke Northeast is looking for a candidate that meets the following Education and Attribute requirements:

Education

An Undergraduate student majoring in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance Operations, or related fields.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Attributes

Ability to prioritize and work efficiently both independently and in a group
Strong curious and experimental mindset, eager to explore "what if" scenarios and innovative solutions
Ability to listen, communicate (both written and verbally), and follow-up effectively
Ability to analyze, think critically, and problem solve
Strong desire to learn, improve on professional skills, and take initiative
Some travel required

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Health Insurance starting Day 1, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Employee Referral Bonuses, Fitness Reimbursements, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Scholarship Opportunities, and so much more!

*Benefits may vary by position, location, and union governance*

About Coke Northeast:

At Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, we start with great people and great brands, in that order. We unite around a winning workplace culture that respects all people, promotes inclusion, and inspires achievement. From the leadership team to all 3,400 of our associates in our 29 locations, we strive every day to bring our mission, vision, and values to life in the Northeast.

Still interested in learning more about our company and culture? Take a few minutes to watch the videos below:

Coke Northeast Employees on Career Growth:

BACKGROUND VERIFICATION:

Coke Northeast requires all applicants to undergo a criminal background verification process prior to commencing employment with the Company. Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Depending on position, drug screen results and/or driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to Coke Northeast’s guidelines to determine eligibility for the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.