2027 Future Talent - Global Supplier Management Group and Global Workplace & Enterprise Svcs. Emerging Talent Rotational Program

MSD

Rahway (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Annual bonus

Job summary

MSD is launching an Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) Program in GSMG/GWES. You will rotate across procurement, supplier management, workplace services, and digital strategy while contributing to projects that drive innovation and growth.

You will gain hands-on experience in multiple areas, develop professional communication and analytical skills, and build a broad network across our global organization. Hybrid work arrangements and a structured development path are provided.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of a high school diploma with at least 2 years of professional experience.
Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership abilities, are analytical, inquisitive, perceptive, quick learners, and are committed to advancing our vision and mission.
Adaptability to rotate through different business areas over the three-year program.

Responsibilities

Complete three rotations over three years across GSMG and GWES.
Collaborate with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders across the company’s global network.
Develop professional, communication, analytical, and project management skills through real-world experiences.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High school diploma + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

About the GSMG/GWES Organization

The Global Supplier Management Group (GSMG) and Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) are seeking candidates for our Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) Program. Our teams play a critical role in innovating for a more hopeful future by collaborating with business partners, global sites, and suppliers to deliver value, insights, and solutions. GSMG drives strategic supplier partnerships and procurement excellence to ensure quality, efficiency, innovation, and sustainability across our global operations. GWES creates safe, efficient, and inspiring workplace environments that enable our employees to collaborate and thrive.

Emerging Talent Rotational (ETR) Program

The ETR Program is designed to help participants build a strong foundation through three unique rotations over three years, providing broad exposure to GSMG and GWES while developing the skills needed for long-term career success. As an ETR, you will:

Gain hands-on experience across procurement, supplier management, workplace services, business operations, and digital strategy functions within GSMG and GWES.
Work on meaningful projects that support innovation, operational excellence, sustainability, and business growth.
Collaborate with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders across our company’s global network.
Develop professional, communication, analytical, and project management skills through real-world experiences.
Explore multiple career paths while building a strong professional network and foundation for long-term growth.

This program offers a unique opportunity to contribute to work that supports our company’s mission to save and improve lives around the world.

Potential Rotational Areas

Research & Development Sourcing & Procurement (RDSP): Support discovery, preclinical, and clinical trial teams by sourcing the products and services needed to advance new medicines and vaccines. Gain experience in supplier strategy, category management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Business Operations: Support the GSMG organization through centralized sourcing and contracting processes, tools, and operations. Contribute to initiatives that drive efficiency, standardization, and operational excellence across the organization.
Indirect Procurement: Partner with business stakeholders to source goods and services that support our company’s global operations, including areas such as Marketing, Human Resources, Professional Services, and Site Services. Gain experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and delivering value across a diverse portfolio of business categories.
Digital Strategy & Insights: Leverage data, analytics, and digital tools to support business decision-making and drive innovation. Contribute to projects focused on process improvement, market insights, and digital transformation.
Supplier Development & Performance Management: Work in a high-performing organization that leverages data and insights to drive supplier performance, continuous improvement, innovation, and risk management.
Direct Materials Procurement: Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for categories that directly contribute to the manufacturing of our products while ensuring quality, supply continuity, and business value.
GWES Real Estate & Workplace Services: Support projects that help shape the future workplace through real estate planning, facilities management, workplace services, and employee experience initiatives that enable employees to do their best work.
Technology Procurement: Partner with technology teams to support sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and digital transformation initiatives that enable business innovation and growth.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of a high school diploma with at least 2 years of professional experience.
Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership abilities, are analytical, inquisitive, perceptive, quick learners, and are committed to advancing our vision and mission.

Additional Competencies:

Adaptability to new roles, teams, and situations, with a willingness to rotate through different business areas over the three-year program.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism under pressure.
Strong communication skills, both in-person and in writing.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to thrive in a diverse and inclusive culture.

Program Structure

New hires will complete three rotations over three years across various business areas within GSMG and GWES, primarily located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey offices.

Your Role

Your contributions are vital to advancing global medical breakthroughs that benefit future generations. We rely on your skills, curiosity, and innovative thinking to help solve business challenges and support work that improves and saves lives around the world.

Visa Sponsorship:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Required Skills:

Acquisitions Divestitures
Acquisitions Divestitures
Adaptability
Analytical Thinkingli>Business Decisions
Category Management
Change Management
Cost Efficiency
Data Analysis
Efficiency Improvements
Environmental Scanning
Financial Analysis
Integrated Project Management
Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Management Development
Material Sourcing
Microsoft Word
People Management
Portfolio Management
Process Design
Process Improvements
Program Delivery Management
Program Management
Project Management
Retail Management {+ 9 more}

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status:

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2026

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The salary range for this role is

$65,100.00 - $102,500.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.