Global Supplier Management Group Direct Advanced Strategy and Procurement – Co-op

MSD

. Support procurement objectives including product sourcing, supply risk management, supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, supplier diversity, working capital improvement and supplier relationship management .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and strategic analysis. Proficient in data collection and reporting, with a focus on cost reduction and supplier performance improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement Objectives SupportSupplier Relationship ManagementData Collection And AnalysisProject Management SkillsFinancial Reporting And Management

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Hard Skills

Cost Reduction InitiativesQuotation AnalysisFinancial Solvency AnalysisRisk AssessmentMarket Intelligence GatheringSupplier Performance MonitoringRFIs And RFPs CreationCost ModelingCompliance AssessmentsData Analytics

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsFlexibility And AdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelPowerPointWordPower BIQlikSharePointMS TeamsYammerEnterprise Social Media

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementPharmaceutical IndustryFortune 500 ExperienceMarket ResearchProcure-To-Pay Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support procurement objectives including product sourcing, supply risk management, supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, supplier diversity, working capital improvement and supplier relationship management
Gather market intelligence and conduct strategic supplier and supply market analyses
Prepare strategic analyses, reports and presentations based on market, spend, savings, compliance and supplier-performance data
Support pre-negotiation planning, negotiation sessions, post-negotiation debriefs and follow-through plans
Create and execute RFIs, RFPs and e-auctions
Conduct quotation analysis, cost modeling, purchase-price analysis and cost-reduction initiatives
Perform financial solvency analyses, risk assessments and compliance/due-diligence assessments, including FCPA verification
Monitor supplier performance and support issue resolution
Support budget and profit-planning processes and maintain financial reporting and management systems, including SAP
Work with Legal, Finance, Procure-to-Pay, internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Support supplier selection, contract requirements, procurement processes, procedures and systems
Develop and execute supplier management strategies and initiatives, including CapEx programs
Participate in category teams and share learnings with colleagues throughout the Global Supplier Management Group

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
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully on cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear and concise presentations
Sensitivity to cultural differences in communication
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
Motivated to develop technical, business and commercial skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Demonstrated excellent academic achievement
GPA 3.0 preferred
Prior pharmaceutical industry or Fortune 500 company experience preferred
Two or more internships or co-ops preferred
Experience with MS Teams, SharePoint or similar collaboration websites preferred
Experience with Power BI, Qlik or other data analytics/visualization tools preferred
Experience using Excel to manage large data sets preferred
Knowledge of data collection methods such as polls, focus groups and surveys preferred
US and Puerto Rico residents only
No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cooperative education opportunity lasting up to 6 months
Professional development and career development opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement
No relocation required
No travel required