Procurement Intern

MSD Malaysia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,320 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

MSD Malaysia is offering an internship opportunity in Singapore focusing on sourcing and procurement functions. Interns will support operational objectives and engage in tasks such as supplier selection, contract negotiations, and stakeholder management.

Successful candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, fluency in English, and knowledge of MS Office. This role provides a unique path for individuals eager to gain practical experience in the pharmaceutical procurement sector.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Detail oriented with ability to work independently.
• Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational objectives for sourcing & procurement function.
• Implement and execute tactical procurement processes.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party providers.

Skills

Adaptability

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Fluency in English

Category Strategy

Operational Procurement

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Employee Status: Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)

Job Posting End Date: 10/30/2026

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational objectives for the sourcing & procurement function, including sourcing, contracting, risk and performance management.
• Implement sourcing & procurement efforts and execute tactical procurement processes.
• Serve as a resource regarding processes, procedures, and systems for the sourcing & procurement hub.
• Support selection of a variety of suppliers and ensure that all legal, compliance and contract requirements are met.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders in the region as well as third‑party providers.
• Educate internal stakeholders about sourcing processes and strategy.
• Participate in contract renewals and negotiations.
• Work with multiple procurement category teams globally to ensure alignment and compliance with category strategy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Detail oriented, precise, and a good team player with ability to work independently.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of additional languages (Japanese, Korean, etc.) is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, contracting, compliance and risk management skills.

Required Skills

• Adaptability
• APICS CPIM
• Category Strategy
• Clinical Supply Chain Management
• Contract Compliance
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
• Contract Management
• Contract Requirements
• Cross-Cultural Teams
• Data Analysis
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Inventory Control Management
• Negotiation
• Operational Procurement
• Outsourcing
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Procurement
• Production Planning
• Project Management
• Strategic Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing Methodology
• Supply Chain MetricsSupply Chain Processes
• Supply Chain Sourcing