Global Procurement Intern (R-01207407)

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

How will you make an impact?

• Works collaboratively with other functions including category management, divisional procurement, program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and finance to achieve business objectives.
• Advance and expedite urgent needs and communicate to partners. Responsible for carrying out escalation procedures as required.
• Support Category Managers with supplier negotiations including market research, price benchmarking, data analysis, and negotiation strategy development.
• Supports Category Manager with Total Cost of Ownership analysis.
• Work with suppliers to reduce replenishment lead times while limiting financial responsibility. Implement valuable programs with suppliers such as stocking arrangements to reduce site inventory while supporting manufacturing & customer demand flexibility.
• Work with suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality.
• In conjunction with cross functional partners, handle assigned cost reduction and supplier consolidation projects.
• Participate in Root Cause Counter Measures to improve the performance of the business.
• Participate in PPI and Strategic Sourcing activities to actively implement improvements that will benefit company goals.
• In collaboration with peers: drive, document, and utilize standard methodology in department work practices (i.e. processes, procedures, and documentation that streamlines the sourcing process).

Start Date: This internship is set to begin in either May or June 2024 for a duration of 10-12 weeks – dependent upon student availability per academic calendars.

Compensation & Relocation: Our Graduate-level internships offer an hourly rate between $29.00 - $38.50 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). Additionally, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000 if necessary. Student must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend.

How will you get here?

• Graduate student completing Master-level degree between December 2024 and June 2025.
• Consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
• Ability to interact with and influence colleagues via excellent interpersonal skills.
• High degree of emotional intelligence and strong professional presence.
• Strong data analysis skills
• Past experience in a manufacturing or life sciences company is a plus (not required).

To qualify, 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.

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