2026 Future Talent Program - Global Supplier Management Group IT Procurement & Reseller Strategy - Co-op

MSD

84d • $39,600 - $105,500

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Support Functions Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. This co‑op position provides hands‑on experience in IT procurement, catalog management, process improvement, reporting automation, and audit readiness. You will manage the global rollout of the Reseller Peripheral Catalog, assist with end‑to‑end IT procurement process improvements and guided‑buying updates, participate in audit readiness activities and support daily operations which include approving Purchase Order Requests in Ariba. This role is a learning opportunity with mentorship from procurement professionals and exposure to cross‑functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years of college toward a degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• Strong interest in procurement, supply chain, IT operations, or analytics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or scripting is a plus but not required
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time, follow instructions, and work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, campus job, or project experience involving data analysis, process documentation, or customer service
• Basic knowledge of procurement systems or enterprise tools (Ariba, Coupa, Workday) is a plus
• Exposure to guided buying or catalog concepts is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage the Global Peripheral Catalog
• Measure the performance of the pilot catalog launches
• Determine the scope for the Global Peripheral Catalog roll out and develop the plan
• Assist with catalog setup tasks such as SKU mapping, content verification, and pricing checks under mentor guidance
• Help coordinate approvals and update rollout trackers and communications
• Support post‑launch adoption monitoring by collecting usage data and preparing simple adoption summaries
• Support E2E Process Improvements for IT Procurement
• Help map current procurement processes and document simple process flows and checklists
• Support guided‑buying updates by compiling input from category contacts
• Assist in creating user guides, FAQs, and training materials for updated processes
• Participate in meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items
• Assist the audit team by organizing documentation, preparing basic audit evidence packets, and maintaining document lists
• Participate in self‑audit exercises to identify gaps and document follow‑up tasks
• Support document cleanup projects, including file organization and tagging for retention
• Check PO requests for completeness and approve or return requests with clear instructions
• Review legal/security needs for software or services and escalate when needed
• Ensure vendor, pricing, and required technical approvals are in place
• Verify items are on an approved catalog/contract or get exception approval
• Confirm funds are available and follow the approval matrix

Benefits

• Equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Mentorship from procurement professionals
• Exposure to cross‑functional stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees