Commodity Purchasing Intern (Summer 2025) - R0351276-4330

Tyson Foods - Springdale, AR

Full-time - Intern

Springdale, AR

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Commodity Purchasing Intern will engage in various groups within the commodity purchasing department at Tyson Foods, focusing on areas such as feed ingredients, energy, margin management, system analytics, accounting, and sustainability. The role aims to provide interns with real-life work experience, encouraging them to contribute through reporting and innovative ideas while developing their personal strengths and identifying areas for growth.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the commodity purchasing group through reporting and innovative ideas.
• Interact with all commodity functions to gain exposure and experience.
• Assist in various tasks related to feed ingredients, energy, margin management, system analytics, accounting, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university with at least one year of school remaining.
• Preferred degrees include Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Supply Chain, or Agriculture-related fields.
• Previous work experience of any kind is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with a desire to learn from others.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and time management abilities are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits