About the role#
The Future Talent Program offers a Cooperative education opportunity lasting up to 6 months within the Global Supplier Management Group. This role focuses on Marketing Procurement, covering areas such as creative services, public relations, media, market research, and marketing operations. You will support strategic procurement objectives, including supplier management, risk mitigation, and cost reduction, while collaborating across functions like Legal and Finance.
What you'll do#
- Conduct market and supplier analysis to generate actionable insights.
- Build cost models and perform purchase price analysis for goods and services.
- Monitor supplier performance, investigate root causes of issues, and assess risks.
- Prepare reports on category spend, savings, and key performance metrics.
- Create pre-negotiation plans and lead or participate in negotiation sessions with suppliers.
- Execute RFIs, RFPs, and e-Auctions to support sourcing initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with global procurement policies and procedures.
- Act as an active member of category teams to help deliver cost reduction targets.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a sophomore or junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Market Research, Communications, or a science-related discipline such as Engineering, Statistics, or Biology.
- Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent project management, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations.
- Experience with SharePoint and enterprise social media tools like Teams or Yammer.
- Demonstrated academic achievement.
- Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a Fortune 500 company is preferred.
- Familiarity with TIBCO Spotfire or other data visualization tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- The role is based in a hybrid work environment.
- Locations include Rahway, New Jersey, and West Point, Pennsylvania.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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