Global Procurement Intern

QuidelOrtho • San Diego, CA

3d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. The Role QuidelOrtho is looking for Global Procurement Intern that wants to spend their summer working towards our mission: Changing Lives, One Test at a Time. Interns will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop their skills all while contributing to key company projects and initiatives. Our team will help students apply their educational background and broaden their knowledge base within their role and learn more about working in the medical device/biotech industry. Interns will work with a mentor(s) on a guided and impactful project and will be able to collaborate with and be part of a supportive and dedicated team. This Internship is a full-time (40 hours per week) paid program for 10-12 weeks. Session 1: June 1st through August 31st Session 2: July 6th through September 21st This Intern will be working onsite at our office in Raritan, NJ or Rochester, NY or San Diego, CA.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field or Master’s program in the Fall Semester 2026 at an accredited university or college.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Able to start on either June 1st or July 6th.
• Ability to complete a consecutive 10-12 week internship.
• Must have work authorization in the United States at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret data and trends.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, charts, formulas); familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn procurement and supply chain concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Rising Junior or Senior at an accredited university or college.
• Prior internship or academic project experience involving data analysis or business operations.
• Interest in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday) or spend analytics tools.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement team with data‑driven analysis and execution of cost‑savings initiatives.
• Assist with collecting, cleansing, and organizing spend data to support visibility, reporting, and decision‑making.
• Contribute to supplier research, benchmarking, and basic sourcing event preparation.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to support savings validation, spend categorization, and purchasing process improvements.
• Participate in special projects that advance procurement maturity and process efficiency.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern