Co Op Program: Global Procurement - Strategic Projects
About The Position
Global Procurement enables value creation across Takeda through strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement excellence, and business partnership. The organization collaborates across functions to support business priorities, optimize third-party relationships, and deliver value that includes innovation, operational excellence, quality, and supplier performance. As a Co-Op participant, you will gain hands-on experience across procurement disciplines and strategic initiatives, including procurement operations, category management, stakeholder engagement, sourcing strategies, supplier management, and procurement transformation. You will work with procurement professionals and business stakeholders on projects that support organizational objectives while developing a foundational understanding of procurement in a global environment. Project assignments depend on business needs and candidate interests. Under manager supervision, you may support strategic procurement initiatives, research and analysis, data reporting, market intelligence, benchmarking, process improvements, presentations, stakeholder communications, KPI tracking, and performance analysis. The opportunity also offers exposure to procurement, finance, and business operations, and supports development of analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. This is a full-time, paid co-op position in a hybrid work environment in Boston, Massachusetts. The hourly wage range is $21.00–$46.00; the actual wage depends on the candidate’s school year or level and applicable minimum-wage requirements. Internship benefits vary by location and may include paid sick time, civic duty paid time off, participation in volunteer and company-sponsored events, access to an on-site fitness center where available, and a monthly commuter subsidy for public transportation or parking.
Requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Interest in learning about procurement, sourcing, business operations, and strategic project management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for learning, contributing, and sharing ideas in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to operate effectively within a hybrid work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Foundational knowledge of procurement, supply chain, business administration, finance, analytics, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Support strategic procurement projects and initiatives.
- Conduct research, analysis, and data reporting.
- Assist with market intelligence and benchmarking efforts.
- Support procurement process improvement activities.
- Develop presentations, project materials, and stakeholder communications.
- Assist with KPI tracking, reporting, and performance analysis.
- Collaborate with procurement professionals and cross-functional stakeholders on business priorities and strategic initiatives.
- Support category management and sourcing initiatives through research, analysis, and project coordination.
- Assist with implementing new procurement processes and ways of working.
- Identify and share best practices across procurement teams and functional areas.
- Support digital procurement and AI-related initiatives.
- Contribute to transformation and continuous improvement programs.
- Support data analysis, performance metrics, and procurement insights.
- Contribute to strategic projects that enhance procurement effectiveness and stakeholder value.
Benefits
- Paid sick time.
- Civic duty paid time off.
- Participation in company volunteer events.
- Participation in company-sponsored special events.
- Access to an on-site fitness center where available.
- Monthly commuter subsidy for public transportation or parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
