Corporate Procurement Intern, Toronto

Job Title: Corporate Procurement Student

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Duration: 4 or 8 months

Contract term: Fall internship: From September 2026 to December 2026

About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We're proud to be Canada's #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country's top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada's favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world's leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Lactalis Student Program:

At Lactalis, we are committed to cultivating talent and providing enriching opportunities that ignite passion and foster growth in our future leaders. Our student program is designed to nurture your potential by providing you with enriching work experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Lactalis Canada's student program encourages curiosity, creativity, professional development, and personal growth. Not only will you develop your expertise through hands-on experiences, but you will also join a thriving network of Lactalis Students across Canada. All students will have the chance to participate in social events, group trainings and workshops, manufacturing plant tours, and an end-of semester project!

We are invested in your long-term success and aim to equip you with skills and experiences that will fuel your future!

About the opportunity:

To assist the Procurement department with tasks set out by various team members, such as research, data capturing, analysis support budgeting and estimation process and working closely with different team members to learn more about the company.

The attributes we are looking for:

• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of the Purchasing database, including specifications, request for proposal (RFP), purchase price variance files, savings initiative files etc.
• Assist throughout the Request for Proposal (RFP) process by consulting with users to determine expectations, preparing RFP documents and performing RFP analysis.
• Assist throughout the budgeting process by gathering market intelligence, price list, and plant data.
• Support North American sourcing team with market analysis and sourcing initiatives.
• Support regional processes to ensure initiatives are on track.
• Assisting with procurement process mapping and analysis to determine efficient processes are in place.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the vendor quality data base.

What you will bring:

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree/diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field of study.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work within structured timelines
• Strong orientation towards accuracy, quality and focus on details
• Able to work efficiently in a fast paced, team environment with a strong sense of urgency and understanding of priorities
• Team player, understanding the needs, requirements and priorities of other functional groups
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Microsoft Office products and the Internet including advanced proficiency MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

This job description is intended to summarize the overall level of responsibility of the job and is not an exhaustive list of all the duties performed.

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its students with the following student package:

• A welcoming and passionate team
• Hands-on, meaningful projects
• An environment where your ideas truly matter
• A great addition to your resume (and maybe more...)
• A competitive salary
• 8% vacation pay
• Health & dental benefits starting day 1 (including coverage for vision, mental health practitioners, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, naturopathy, and more!)
• Social events with other students
• Opportunities to learn about different functions within our company

Our ESG commitment:

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI:

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation:

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is $21/h – $27+/h.

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.