Procurement Intern

7 hours ago

singapore, singapore MSD Full-time

Overview

Interning as Procurement Intern you will

Responsibilities

  • Support strategic and operational objectives for the sourcing and procurement function with key activities including, but not limited to sourcing, contracting, risk and performance management.
  • Implement sourcing and procurement efforts and execute tactical procurement processes.
  • Serve as a resource regarding processes, procedures, and systems for the sourcing and procurement hub.
  • Support the selection of a variety of suppliers and ensure that all legal, compliance and contract requirements are met.
  • Manage relationships with internal stakeholders in the region as well as third‑party providers.
  • Educate internal stakeholders about sourcing processes and strategy.
  • Participate in contract renewals and negotiations.
  • Work with multiple procurement category teams globally to ensure alignment and compliance with category strategy.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.
  • Detail‑oriented and precise.
  • Good team player with the ability to work independently, a passion to solve problems, and a drive for results.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Additional language skills (Japanese, Korean, etc.) are an advantage.

Learning Opportunities

  • Negotiation skills
  • Strategic sourcing processes
  • Stakeholder management
  • Contracting process
  • Compliance and risk management
  • Opportunity to work in a global and diverse team

Required Skills

  • Adaptability
  • APICS CPIM
  • Category Strategy
  • Clinical Supply Chain Management
  • Contract Compliance
  • Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
  • Contract Management
  • Contract Requirements
  • Cross‑Cultural Teams
  • Data Analysis
  • Driving Continuous Improvement
  • Inventory Control Management
  • Negotiation
  • Operational Procurement
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Procurement
  • Production Planning
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Strategic Sourcing Methodology
  • Supply Chain Metrics
  • Supply Chain Processes
  • Supply Chain Sourcing

Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)