Merchant Intern

About Wonder 

Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise. 

The Wonder app is the premiere platform to feed every craving, all in one order. Our 25+ award-winning restaurant partners span every cuisine you can think of, from Greek to Thai, and come from the minds of the best chefs in the industry—Bobby Flay, José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, and more.  

And our diners don’t have to choose just one: they can mix and match dishes from as many Made by Wonder restaurants as they’d like, or order from neighborhood gems near them. Everything is made to order at our brick-and-mortar locations across the East Coast and delivered fast and free, and more locations are opening every week. 

The best in the business are coming to Wonder, working every day to make us the destination for every mealtime moment. Join a team of technology, culinary, and logistics pioneers, backed by top-tier venture capitalists, and help us make great food more accessible.

About the role

As a Merchant Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in procurement, supplier relationship management, and category analysis within the dynamic food-tech industry. You’ll work closely with the merchant team to support supplier evaluation, cost analysis, and sustainability initiatives, while learning how to balance quality, cost, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and evaluating new suppliers for produce, proteins, dairy, and specialty ingredients.

• Support data collection and analysis for cost modeling, supplier performance, and market trends.

• Participate in RFP (Request for Proposal) and vendor onboarding processes.

• Help monitor supplier compliance with food safety, quality, and sustainability standards.

• Conduct benchmarking research on commodity pricing and competitive sourcing strategies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Culinary, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure sourcing decisions align with business needs.

• Prepare presentations and reports to summarize findings and recommendations for leadership.

The experience you have

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program, with at least one year remaining.

• Bachelor’s degree focusesin Supply Chain Management, Food Science, Business, or related field preferred. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (bonus: SQL, Tableau, or other analytics tools).

• Passion for food, sustainability, and supply chain innovation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Base Salary: $36 per hour.

Wonder Group uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Our hybrid model requires 3 days a week in the office. That said, many team members choose to come in more often to take advantage of in-person collaboration and connection. You're welcome—and encouraged—to be in the office up to 5 days a week if it works for you.