2027 Future Talent Program - Global Supplier Management Group Research & Development Sourcing & Procurement Co-op

MSD; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. Rahway, NJ에서 Future Talent Program의 Co-op 교육과정에 참여할 기회를 찾습니다. 다학제 팀과 협력하며 시장 분석 및 비용 절감을 위한 전략을 개발합니다.

대학 과정 중인 학생은 법적 요구사항 및 계약 요건을 이해하고, SAP 등 시스템을 활용한 재무/카테고리 데이터를 다루게 됩니다. You will gain 실무 경험과 글로벌 헬스케어 환경에서의 경력 기회를 얻습니다.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior level in a bachelor’s program in business, supply chain, or related field, or MBA/graduate student.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience with SharePoint and Yammer is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Responsibilities

• Supplier and market analysis to provide deep insights for sourcing.
• Cost modeling and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Supplier performance management and risk assessment.
• Draft RFIs, RFPs, and e-Auctions; analyze responses for best value.
• Support contract negotiations and procurement processes.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, W

Data analysis

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

MBA or graduate program enrollment

Tools

SharePoint

Yammer

TIBCO Spotfire

Excel

Job description

직무 설명 The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

General Responsibilities:

Support strategic and operating objectives for the procurement function including product sourcing, supply risk management, supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, supplier diversity development, working capital improvement, and supplier relationship management Work with cross functional teams including Legal, Finance, Procure-to-Pay, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers Conduct detailed market analyses looking at facts and data, with the objective of providing deep and meaningful insights Implement procurement efforts and execute tactical procurement processes. Serve as a resource regarding processes, procedures and systems for procurement function. Support selection of suppliers to ensure appropriate savings and service levels. Ensure that all legal contract requirements are met. Manage relationships with external contacts to ensure optimal team performance and to take appropriate actions by implementing contract negotiation, communication with suppliers and/or or modifying procedure to ensure customer satisfaction. Enforce compliance with all Global Procurement policies and procedures by using a data driven business case approach.

Additional responsibilities are as follows:

Supplier and Supply Market Analysis – To conduct rigorous market intelligence and detailed supplier and supply market analyses, to provide deep and meaningful insight to Sourcing teams. Cost Modeling / Cost reduction – To construct detailed cost models/purchase price analysis of goods and services that are supplied to our company. At times, this will require supplier visits to create a complete understanding of the cost structure of suppliers and develop cost reduction opportunities. Supplier Performance Management – supplier performance monitoring, root cause investigation, issue management, risk assessment and mitigation Strategic Analysis – To conduct up to six types of project analysis which transforms the information gathered from 1) and 2) above into insightful, well-structured breakthrough options and opportunities. Examples include Portfolio Analysis, Supplier Referencing, and Day One Sourcing. Financial Analysis & Reporting – To prepare analysis and reporting of category spend, savings, compliance, and other metrics data on a monthly basis. To support the annual budget / profit planning process for the category at the global level. To maintain financial reporting and management systems (including SAP) with up-to-date data on an ongoing basis. Negotiation Planning – To create detailed pre-negotiation plans, to lead and participate any prolonged negotiation sessions with suppliers and to conduct post negotiation debriefs and follow through plans. Sourcing – To create and execute RFIs, RFPs, and e-Auctions, together with subsequent structured information analysis wherever possible using electronic procurement processes. Risk Assessment and Mitigation – To conduct effective risk assessment (including Financial Solvency Analysis, compliance with FCPA, Business Partner Code of Conduct, etc.) and establish appropriate risk mitigation plans within the supply-base pursuant to our Manufacturing Division's risk management framework. Category Team Membership – To be an active member of one or more category teams using the techniques and content created in above as input in the creation of breakthrough strategies delivering cost reduction targets. Sharing of Learnings – The incumbent will be expected to generate work of world-class quality and to share and transfer this to colleagues throughout GSMG Corporate Communications – To identify communications opportunities, provide guidance on communications best practices, and identify process improvements. Draft and edit articles, blogs, newsletters, and slides. Be a proactive member of the Change Agent Network.

Education Minimum Requirement:

Currently in sophomore or junior level curriculum, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business (such as Finance or Management), Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Market Research, Communications or a Science-related discipline (Engineering, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Bioengineering). Or currently enrolled in an MBA program or other graduate program.

Required Experience and Skills:

Superior interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work successfully on cross functional teams Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to make clear and concise presentations, sensitivity to cultural differences in communication, experience with SharePoint and Enterprise Social Media (specifically Yammer), and familiarity with principles of business communication, marketing and/or journalism. Strong data collection, analysis and reporting skills Excellent project management skills Ability to work independently with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to deal with ambiguous and dynamic situations Quick learner and motivated to cultivate technical, business and commercial skills by applying their knowledge within our company’s environment Proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Demonstrated excellent academic achievement Focus on process improvements and simplification

Preferred Experience and Skills:

GPA 3.0 Prior pharmaceutical industry experience or any fortune 500 company experience Experience with using SharePoint or other similar collaboration websites Experience with TIBCO Spotfire or other data analytic/visualization tools Experience with using Excel to manage large data sets Knowledge of data collection methods (polls, focus groups, surveys)

Salary range:

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD FTP2027 GSF2027

Employee Status:

인턴/Co-Op (Fixed Term) 전근: No relocation 비자 스폰서십: No 여행 요건: No Travel Required 유연 근무 여부: Hybrid 교대조: Not Indicated 유효 운전면허증: No 유해 물질: n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/9/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Agency Notice (Korean):

인재모집 업체 관계자는 다음을 주의하여 읽으십시오 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA(Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA이라고도 알려짐)는 고용 기회에 대해 의뢰하지 않은 인재모집 업체의 도움을 받지 않습니다. 이 직위에 대한 유효한 서면 인재발탁 합의 없이 인재모집 업체가 당사의 직원에게 제출한 모든 이력서는 당사의 재산으로 간주됩니다. 사전 합의 없이는 대행업체가 추천하여 당사가 고용한 후보자가 있더라도 수수료가 지급되지 않습니다. 대행업체 합의가 있는 경우, 추천은 해당 직위에 대해서만 유효합니다. 전화나 이메일로 연락하지 마십시오.

당사는 글로벌 헬스케어 리더로서 다양한 처방약, 백신 및 동물 건강 제품 포트폴리오를 가지고 있습니다. 잠재력과 성공 사이의 차이는 혁신과 창의력을 일깨우는 불꽃에 있습니다. 이는 백년이 넘는 세월 동안 우리가 유산으로 지켜온 신조입니다. 우리의 성공은 윤리적 성실성, 전향적인 모멘텀, 그리고 글로벌 헬스케어에서 새로운 이정표를 세우겠다는 고무적인 임무에 의해 가능해 집니다.