What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Year-round Intern position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
SUMMARY:
The Procurement Year-Round Intern at Tyson will gain hands-on experience within the Global Procurement organization at our Springdale corporate office on Thompson St. This role provides an introduction to the broader procurement space in the first few weeks and then allows the intern to specialize within a Procurement team aligned with both organizational need and the intern’s area of interest. The intern will have the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects, collaborate with various functional leaders, and build connections across the Tyson enterprise.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Position Specific: On-site at Springdale, AR Corporate location. Students must be within a commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
SUMMARY:
The Procurement Year-Round Intern at Tyson will gain hands-on experience within the Global Procurement organization at our Springdale corporate office on Thompson St. This role provides an introduction to the broader procurement space in the first few weeks and then allows the intern to specialize within a Procurement team aligned with both organizational need and the intern’s area of interest. The intern will have the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects, collaborate with various functional leaders, and build connections across the Tyson enterprise.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must include a resume to be considered with anticipated graduation date listed.
- Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.
- Participate in an initial onboarding period to gain exposure to the Procurement organization, including orientation, team introductions, and learning key processes.
- Following the onboarding period, focus on supporting a specific Procurement team, contributing to projects and initiatives where there is both organizational need and personal interest.
- Work under the guidance of team leaders to learn and support functional areas, projects, and initiatives, providing value while gaining hands-on experience.
- Present findings, learnings, or project outcomes to Procurement leadership as part of program deliverables and provide feedback to help improve the internship experience.
- Collaborate with other interns and team members to share insights and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
- Education: Rising college juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree with at least one year of school remaining; Supply Chain, Procurement, Tech, or related majors preferred. Please indicate if pursuing further education after degree completion.
- Experience: No prior experience required; relevant work experience preferred.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Heavy interest in Technology/AI preferred.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Supervisory: None
- Travel: None
Position Specific: On-site at Springdale, AR Corporate location. Students must be within a commutable distance to the facility, which is 60 miles or less.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.