Procurement Masters Intern

Bayer•Creve Coeur, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position provides Masters' level students with the opportunity for growth and development through an internship program in the Procurement function. The assigned projects will help the student intern gain an understanding of the Procurement function and provide the intern with the opportunity to build a valuable network and to learn about Bayer.

Requirements

Current first-year Master’s (MBA or other equivalent master’s program) student
Learning agility, with a willingness to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment
A demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability
Strong skills in building partnerships and collaborating across cultures to achieve common goals
A genuine passion for procurement as a potential career of choice
Ability to travel domestically one to two times over the summer

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of General Procurement Processes and Procedures
Work experience in the form of prior internships or full-time employment in Procurement or related business fields, international experience is a plus
Project Management and Change Management experience
Advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Natural Sciences
GPA of 3.0 within your major

Responsibilities

Provide project support and/or leadership on real procurement projects across Bayer’s organization
Work in projects supporting procurement areas such as Marketing, Logistics and Warehousing, Direct Materials, Contract Manufacturing, Professional Services, and more
Participate in weekly debrief meetings with your 2027 Intern class and Bayer’s Lead for the Intern program
Travel as needed to support project work
Drive decision making through analysis
Interact with stakeholders during supplier meetings
Collaborate on group projects
Develop procurement-centric solutions by utilizing problem-solving skills
Drive projects forward through project management
Learn about Procurement at Bayer, including Sourcing, Purchasing, Systems and Processes
Improve self via valuable coaching and feedback received during the internship
Use Bayer procurement-centric and business-relevant training
Prepare and deliver two presentations to procurement employees and leaders: the first one is a presentation about yourself and is delivered at the beginning of the program, the second one is an internship summary presentation delivered at the end of the program
Record and post 1-2 min videos for an internship blog that shares your project experience and learnings with the broader organization
Conduct informal informational interviews to learn about Bayer and expand your network