About the role#
The Future Talent Program offers a co-op experience lasting 5 to 6 months. You will join the Global Supplier Management Group to support direct procurement operations. This role involves data-driven work to help manage supply chains, supplier performance, and internal business requirements. You will work on multiple projects that contribute to the manufacture and supply of products.
What you'll do#
- Support procurement objectives including cost reduction, supply risk management, and supplier relationship management.
- Work alongside cross-functional teams such as Finance, Legal, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct market intelligence research and detailed supplier analysis.
- Build cost models and analyze purchase prices for goods and services.
- Prepare reports on category spend, savings, and compliance metrics.
- Assist with the annual budget and profit planning process.
- Create and execute RFIs, RFPs, and e-Auctions.
- Develop pre-negotiation plans and participate in negotiation sessions.
- Perform risk assessments to ensure compliance with procurement policies and legal requirements.
- Share findings and project insights with your team members.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a sophomore or junior in a Bachelor’s degree program, or enrollment in an MBA program.
- Relevant coursework in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Market Research, Communications, or Science-related fields like Engineering, Statistics, Biology, or Chemistry.
- Strong project management, data collection, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to give clear presentations.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing project needs.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Qlik is a plus.
- Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry or at a Fortune 500 company is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid co-op position.
- The role is based in West Point, Pennsylvania, or Rahway, New Jersey.
- The work modality is hybrid.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About MSD
MSD is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded in 1891. It develops medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. The organization operates globally and maintains its headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey. It employs over 39,000 people.
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