Procurement Operations Intern - Summer 2026

Job Summary

Applicants for this position must be located within a one-hour drive of Lancaster, PA at the time of internship to be considered.

Clark Associates is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Procurement Operations Intern to support key purchasing and supply chain functions. This full-time internship is based in Lancaster, PA, for candidates within a one-hour driving radius.

As an intern, you’ll play a hands-on role in inventory control, forecasting, pricing, and vendor management. You’ll help manage daily procurement activities, support process improvements, and contribute to aligning pricing strategies with broader business goals. Your work will directly impact how millions of dollars in inventory move through our stores, distribution centers, and ultimately to our customers.

Interns at Clark enjoy a high degree of autonomy and work closely with department leaders. You’ll also benefit from our robust training program, which includes: Campus and warehouse tours, Team shadowing and mentorship, Volunteer opportunities, Roundtable discussions and leadership presentations, Networking events, and Soft-skill and hard-skill development.

This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, data-driven environment while making meaningful contributions to our operations. Click here to learn more about our internship program.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily inventory tasks such as placing orders, reviewing vendor invoices, and monitoring stock levels
• Coordinating with vendors to resolve day-to-day supply issues
• Contributing to inventory planning and purchasing decisions within cross-functional teams
• Assisting with setting prices to achieve growth and profitability goals
• Participating in initiatives to decrease the cost of serving our customers through packaging improvements, sell units of measure optimization, and order efficiency.
• Reviewing reports to help ensure ordering accuracy and support workflow improvements

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Experience

• Familiar with supply chain or procurement concepts
• Ambitious, hardworking, and eager to learn
• A creative and strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Strong in analytical and critical thinking, with the ability to troubleshoot basic issues independently
• An effective communicator with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to quickly learn internal systems and reporting tools
• Experience or interest in data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward and supportive. We begin by reviewing your resume to understand your background and interests. If we need additional information, we’ll reach out by email. From there, selected candidates will be invited to a brief phone interview, followed by an in-person interview with our team for final consideration.

Company Overview

A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discounts

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices