2027 Future Talent Program - Global Supplier Management Group Tech Procurement - Co-op

MSD • Rahway, NJ

14h • $39,908 - $111,111 • Hybrid

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 Global Support Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
The Technology Procurement Co-op will support strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract analysis, and technology investment initiatives across a global enterprise environment. This role offers hands-on exposure to technology procurement, vendor negotiations, digital transformation programs, and cross-functional collaboration with IT, Finance, Legal, Security, and business stakeholders.
The co-op will gain practical experience in managing supplier relationships, analyzing spend data, supporting sourcing events, and contributing to strategic initiatives that drive business value.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or any related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or technology.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel analytics.
• Coursework in business analytics, supply chain, finance, or technology management.

Responsibilities

• Support technology sourcing and procurement initiatives across software, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and professional services categories.
• Assist with supplier and contract analysis, including pricing comparisons, market research, and benchmarking.
• Analyze spending data to identify savings opportunities, supplier consolidation potential, and process improvements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and executive summaries for procurement leadership.
• Participate in supplier meetings and support stakeholder engagement activities.
• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives and digital capability projects.
• Support contract lifecycle and procurement workflow management activities.
• Research emerging technology market trends and supplier innovations.

Benefits

• Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months
• Development opportunities
• Exposure to technology procurement, vendor negotiations, digital transformation programs, and cross-functional collaboration
• Practical experience in managing supplier relationships, analyzing spend data, supporting sourcing events, and contributing to strategic initiatives
• Learning opportunities in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, technology procurement best practices, data-driven decision making, contracting and supplier management processes, enterprise digital transformation initiatives, and executive communication and stakeholder management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern