Marketing Procurement Co-op: Strategy & Sourcing

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

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. Rahway, NJ is seeking a Marketing Procurement Co-op to support strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost-reduction initiatives. You will work with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance and Procure-to-Pay, while analyzing market data to generate actionable insights.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and adherence to procurement policies. Strong academic performance and MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Currently in sophomore or junior level curriculum pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance/Management), SCM, Marketing or related science.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to collect, analyze data and present insights.
• Demonstrated academic achievement and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic objectives for procurement, including sourcing and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Procure-to-Pay and suppliers.
• Conduct market analyses to provide deep insights.
• Execute procurement processes and advise on policies.
• Assist supplier selection and contract compliance with legal requirements.
• Maintain data-driven reporting and financial metrics in systems (e.g., SAP).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Data collection & analysis

Project management

Independent work & adaptability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

Yammer

SAP

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. Rahway, NJ is seeking a Marketing Procurement Co-op to support strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost-reduction initiatives. You will work with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance and Procure-to-Pay, while analyzing market data to generate actionable insights.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and adherence to procurement policies. Strong academic performance and MS Office skills are expected.