Junior Associate - Fall 2026

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Warwick, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the leadership and direction of staff within the Procurement Department, this semester long internship will offer the opportunity for a student to gain solid purchasing, sourcing, product development, and supplier management experience by working in a dynamic environment for a leading global medical device company. The Procurement department is responsible for purchasing complex components, assemblies, finished goods and services for new product development and manufacturing support. This intern will provide support and customer service for internal cross-functional teams while complying with our sourcing and corporate procedures. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is highly motivated to grow within the organization in the future and thrives on an environment of creativity and accountability. This individual will assist in the areas of sourcing, quoting, tracking, and monitoring purchase orders for new product lines in development, as well as contribute to the development and implementation of streamlined department processes. In addition, this individual will help assess future opportunities for reducing costs of materials and services throughout the division. The Procurement Intern will also participate in weekly project meetings, quarterly all employee meetings, attend other company meetings, and participate in several 1:1 meetings with the leadership at the division to discuss career options in the medical device field. This is a paid internship position. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Business major (Supply Chain Management preferred) or equivalent undergrad
Excellent personal communication skills
Must have the ability to work on several projects simultaneously
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment of accountability
Must be able to analyze data/make data-based recommendations
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Understanding of Microsoft Office Software applications and web-based systems a plus
Exceptional drive to pursue a career in medical device

Responsibilities

Placing and expediting purchase orders for on-time delivery with our suppliers
Process mapping with recommendations on efficiencies in several areas of operations and purchasing
Assist in cost improvement projects
Perform Make vs. Buy and other strategic analysis and present recommendations to management
Support key audits during the semester
Interact with ERP/MRP Systems (JDE)