About the role#
This is an 11-week paid internship during the summer of 2027. You will work within the Global Procurement organization to support strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier management. You will contribute to projects that impact the business and gain exposure to areas including risk, sustainability, and digital innovation.
What you'll do#
- Support procurement initiatives including strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Analyze spend, market, and supplier data to identify insights and support business decisions.
- Partner with Procurement and cross-functional teams on strategic projects.
- Explore ways to improve processes through technology, AI, automation, and analytics.
- Develop skills in finance, project management, and stakeholder relationship management.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Enrollment in university for the semester following the internship.
- Demonstrated leadership through academics, work, or extracurricular activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, or automation is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: North Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company based in North Chicago, Illinois. It researches and manufactures medicines across several therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics. The organization operates as a public company with over 59,000 employees. It maintains a presence in various international locations such as Canada, South Korea, Japan, and Costa Rica.
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