2027 Future Talent Program - Global Supplier Management Group Supplier Development & Performance Management - Intern

Merck; West Point (PA); Ibrido; USD 40.000 - 111.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

New Grad is seeking an intern for its.Supplier Development and Performance Management team in the NJ/PA area. The program lasts up to 12 weeks and offers hands-on projects, exposure to Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, and opportunities to improve supplier processes.

The internship emphasizes collaboration, communication, and the ability to work across sites to resolve manufacturing and quality issues. Hybrid work arrangements are available for summer participation.

Competenze

• Pursuing a B.S. degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or other sciences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Mansioni

• Assist in supplier development and performance management activities.
• Support problem-solving and root-cause investigations for supplier issues.
• Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Engage with suppliers and internal teams to improve processes.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Pursuing B.S. degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Functions 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 people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

The Supplier Development and Performance Management function at our company is responsible for managing the performance of hundreds of components, material, and service suppliers. These suppliers are key to our company’s ability to manufacture critical medicines and vaccines used by millions of patients around the world.

An internship in Supplier Development & Performance Management will allow you to:

• Work hands-on improving supplier manufacturing and business processes
• Gain exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean) such as Statistical Process Control, Visual Management, Capability Assessments, 5-Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Corrective Action / Preventative Action
• Perform risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans
• Advance an understanding of group dynamics within working communities
• Foster collaboration and innovation
• Strengthen communication and interpersonal skills

Specific duties may include:

• Assist Supplier Development & Performance Management personnel using problem-solving skills, to conduct root cause investigations and implement Corrective Actions / Preventive Actions for supplier issues.
• Travel to supplier sites and our company sites within the region to resolve and prevent manufacturing, quality, technical and supply issues.
• Assist in the execution of Technical Capability Assessments (TCAs) for new and existing suppliers. Provide supplier up-skilling as required.
• Assist in the management of supplier risk mitigation plans (including on-site support, as needed) to ensure launch readiness and successful routine production.
• Perform gap analysis between specifications, methods, and equipment at suppliers vs. our company sites and mitigate gaps (e.g. Measurement System Analysis) to pro-actively reduce future deviations and supply issues.
• Set requirements / provide feedback for new systems or system enhancements.
• Work with critical suppliers to find creative solutions to solve delivery issues / component shortages.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Pursuing B.S. degree (Engineering, Manufacturing, Other Sciences)

Required Experience and Skills:

• Interpersonal and communications skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Strong data collection, analysis and reporting, project management

Location Requirement:

• Ability to work in NJ/PA area during summer months

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

Salary range:

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

FTP2027 GSF2027

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/25/2026*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.