Future Talent Program – Global Supplier Management Group Co-op, Research & Development, Sourcing & Procurement

MSD

. Support strategic and operating objectives for the procurement function .

Posted 10/28/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $39,908 - $111,111 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong capabilities in procurement support, supplier relationship management, and strategic analysis. Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting, with excellent communication and project management skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement SupportSupplier Relationship ManagementData Collection And AnalysisProject ManagementFinancial Reporting

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Market AnalysisCost Reduction StrategiesQuotation AnalysisRisk AssessmentFCPA VerificationCost ModelingSupplier Performance MonitoringBudget PlanningProcess ImprovementData Collection Methods

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsFlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSAPSharePointTIBCO SpotfireEnterprise Social Media

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementPharmaceutical IndustryFortune 500 ExperienceMarket ResearchBusiness Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support strategic and operating objectives for the procurement function
Conduct product sourcing, supply risk management, supplier performance improvement, cost reduction and supplier relationship management
Work with Legal, Finance, Procure-to-Pay, internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Conduct detailed market, supplier and supply-market analyses
Prepare and conduct market intelligence gathering and strategic analysis
Support pre-negotiation planning and participate in negotiation sessions
Create and execute RFIs, RFPs and e-auctions
Perform quotation analysis and cost modeling
Conduct financial solvency analysis, risk assessments, FCPA verification and compliance due diligence
Monitor supplier performance, investigate root causes and resolve issues
Support supplier selection, contract requirements, supplier communications and relationship management
Support budget planning and report spend, savings and compliance metrics
Maintain financial reporting and management systems, including SAP
Participate in category teams and develop cost-reduction strategies
Share learnings with colleagues throughout the Global Supplier Management Group
Draft and edit articles, blogs, newsletters and slides
Support corporate communications and participate in the Change Agent Network

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently in sophomore or junior level curriculum, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Market Research, Communications or a Science-related discipline; or currently enrolled in an MBA program or other graduate program
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully on cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make clear and concise presentations
Experience with SharePoint and Enterprise Social Media, specifically Yammer
Familiarity with business communication, marketing and/or journalism principles
Strong data collection, analysis and reporting skills
Excellent project management skills
Ability to work independently with flexibility and adaptability in ambiguous and dynamic situations
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Demonstrated excellent academic achievement
Focus on process improvements and simplification
Preferred: GPA 3.0
Preferred: Prior pharmaceutical industry or Fortune 500 company experience
Preferred: Experience with SharePoint or similar collaboration websites
Preferred: Experience with TIBCO Spotfire or other data analytics/visualization tools
Preferred: Experience using Excel to manage large data sets
Preferred: Knowledge of data collection methods, including polls, focus groups and surveys
No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cooperative (Co-op) education lasting up to 6 months
Hybrid work arrangement
No travel required
No relocation required