Procurement Intern

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific's internship program is designed to identify and develop future leadership talent. Interns who perform exceptionally well, show leadership potential, and align with the company's values may be considered for full-time roles post-graduation, including positions in Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) or other early career opportunities. As a global company with diverse business units, functions, and locations, interns must be geographically flexible and mobile for both their assignment and potential future employment. Placement in internships, LDPs, or full-time roles depends on business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. This role requires onsite and in-office work as an essential function. These are 10-week positions with start dates on either May 24, 2027, or June 14, 2027. The projects undertaken will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the assigned business unit.

Requirements

Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in (Note: Hiring Manager to input field(s) of study) between December 2027 – June 2028.
Previous related internships and / or work experience totaling 1+ years experience required.
Proven leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs, military service, or other leadership roles.
A track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.
Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.
Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue internship and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.
Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with category management, divisional procurement, program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and finance to achieve business objectives.
Support Category Managers with current price negotiations, including market research, price benchmarking, data analysis, and developing negotiation strategies.
Assist Procurement Category Manager and team with Tail Spend Optimization, Category Strategy development, and OEM Supplier Management Process Improvements.
Find opportunities to increase insourcing, assess spend leakage, and understand purchasing trends, with a focus on internal kitting capabilities.
Participate in PPI and Strategic Sourcing activities to implement improvements that benefit company goals.
Drive, document, and standardize department work practices in collaboration with peers.