Procurement Intern

<p style="text-align:left">Job Description</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b><span style="font-size:14px">Interning as </span><u><span style="font-size:14px">Procurement Intern</span></u><span style="font-size:14px"> you will:</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px">Responsible for supporting strategic and operational objectives for the sourcing &amp; procurement function with key activities including, but not limited to sourcing, contracting, risk and performance management.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14px">Implement sourcing &amp; procurement efforts and execute tactical procurement processes.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14px">Serve as a resource regarding processes, procedures, and systems for sourcing &amp; procurement hub.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14px">Support selection of variety of suppliers and ensure that all legal, compliance and contract requirements are met.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14px">Manage relationships with internal stakeholders in the region as well as third party providers.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14px">Educate internal stakeholders about sourcing processes and strategy.  </span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14px">Participate in contract renewals and negotiations</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14px">Work with multiple procurement category teams globally to ensure alignment and compliance with category strategy.</span></p></li><li><p></p></li></ul><p><b><span style="font-size:14px">What should you know / have:</span></b></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#000000">You should have knowledge of MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">You shall be detail oriented and precise.</span></p></li><li><p><span><span style="font-size:14px">You should be a good team player and have ability to work independently with a passion to solve problems and a drive for results.</span></span></p></li><li><p>You should be fluent in English language.</p></li><li><p>Any additional language (Japanese, Korean, etc.) is an advantage.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span style="font-size:14px">What will you do / learn:</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Negotiation skills</p></li><li><p>Strategic sourcing processes</p></li><li><p>Stakeholder management</p></li><li><p>Contracting process</p></li><li><p>Compliance and risk management</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to work in a global and diverse team</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Skills: </b></p>Adaptability, Adaptability, APICS CPIM, Category Strategy, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Contract Renewals, Data Analysis, Driving Continuous Improvement, Inventory Control Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Organizational Performance Management, Outsourcing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Procurement, Production Planning, Project Management, SAP Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management {+ 5 more}<p></p><p><b>Preferred Skills: </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Employees apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Current Contingent Workers apply <a target="_blank" href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully </b><br />Merck &amp; Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp &amp; Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. 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Please, no phone calls or emails. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Status: </b></p>Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Relocation:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>VISA Sponsorship:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Travel Requirements:</span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Flexible Work Arrangements:</b></p>Not Applicable<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Shift:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Valid Driving License:</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Hazardous Material(s):</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Posting End Date:</b></p>07/31/2026<p style="text-align:left"><b><span>*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day <u>BEFORE</u> the listed job posting end date. 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