Procurement Intern

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

Job summary

MSD in Singapore is looking for a Procurement Intern to support its sourcing and procurement function. The role involves managing supplier relationships, executing procurement processes, and engaging with internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, fluent in English, and knowledgeable in MS Office. This internship offers a chance to develop key skills in negotiation, strategic sourcing, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MS Office with good proficiency.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational objectives in procurement.
• Execute tactical procurement processes and sourcing.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Adaptability

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Inventory Control Management

Project Management

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

APICS CPIM

Job description

Overview

Interning as Procurement Intern you will

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational objectives for the sourcing and procurement function with key activities including, but not limited to sourcing, contracting, risk and performance management.
• Implement sourcing and procurement efforts and execute tactical procurement processes.
• Serve as a resource regarding processes, procedures, and systems for the sourcing and procurement hub.
• Support the 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 and precise.
• Good team player with the ability to work independently, a passion to solve problems, and a drive for results.
• Fluent in English.
• Additional language skills (Japanese, Korean, etc.) are an advantage.

Learning Opportunities

• Negotiation skills
• Strategic sourcing processes
• Stakeholder management
• Contracting process
• Compliance and risk management
• Opportunity to work in a global and diverse team

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
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Procurement
• Production Planning
• Project Management
• Strategic Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing Methodology
• Supply Chain Metrics
• Supply Chain Processes
• Supply Chain Sourcing

Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)