Paid Procurement & Sourcing Intern (Hybrid)

Becton Dickinson; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

BD is offering a paid Procurement Internship in Rhode Island designed to provide hands-on experience in purchasing, sourcing, product development, and supplier management within a global medical technology leader. You will assist with sourcing activities, purchase orders, supplier communications, cost reduction projects, and data-driven decision making, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This semester-long program expects about 20 hours per week with a hybrid schedule, and offers

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with ERP/MRP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, place, and expedite purchase orders to support product development and manufacturing activities.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and help ensure on-time performance.
• Assist with sourcing activities, supplier quoting, and vendor communications.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform Make vs. Buy analyses and present recommendations to management.
• Participate in process mapping activities and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Support key audits throughout the semester.
• Analyze purchasing and operational data to support business decisions.
• Work within ERP/MRP systems, including JDE.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple departments to support procurement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Attention to detail

MS Office

ERP/MRP familiarity

Interest in medical devices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain or related

Supply Chain concentration preferred

Tools

JDE ERP

MS Office

Job description

BD is offering a paid Procurement Internship in Rhode Island designed to provide hands-on experience in purchasing, sourcing, product development, and supplier management within a global medical technology leader. You will assist with sourcing activities, purchase orders, supplier communications, cost reduction projects, and data-driven decision making, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This semester-long program expects about 20 hours per week with a hybrid schedule, and offers