Global Supplier Strategy Co-op - Advanced Procurement

MSD; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Cooperative (Co-op) candidate for a 5–6 month program in its Global Support Division. The role involves market intelligence, pre-negotiation planning, RFIs/RFPs, cost modeling, and risk assessments; the focus may include digitization and data analytics.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a business-related degree, have strong communication and teamwork skills, and can work across Legal, Finance, and supplier teams in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Currently in sophomore or junior level curriculum pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or MBA.
• Proven ability to work on cross-functional teams with strong communication.
• Experience with data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with procurement concepts and market intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operating objectives for the procurement function including product sourcing, supply risk management, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Conduct market analyses to provide deep and meaningful insights for sourcing decisions.
• Assist with RFIs, RFPs, e-Auctions, and cost modeling projects.
• Support budgeting and spend reporting at the global level, using SAP or similar systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Data analysis

Project management

Adaptability

SharePoint & Yammer

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

MBA program

Tools

Power BI

Qlik

Excel

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

MSD is seeking a Cooperative (Co-op) candidate for a 5–6 month program in its Global Support Division. The role involves market intelligence, pre-negotiation planning, RFIs/RFPs, cost modeling, and risk assessments; the focus may include digitization and data analytics.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a business-related degree, have strong communication and teamwork skills, and can work across Legal, Finance, and supplier teams in a hybrid environment.