Procurement Strategy Co-op: Data-Driven & Global Impact

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey is seeking a student procurement intern to support strategic objectives, market analyses, and supplier management. You will assist in cost modeling, pre-negotiation planning, and post-negotiation follow-up as part of a dynamic procurement team.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and exposure to SAP reporting, Power BI and MS Teams. Ideal for business or supply chain students seeking real-world experience.

Qualifications

• Currently in sophomore or junior level curriculum, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Market Research, Communications or a Science-related discipline, or currently enrolled in an MBA program.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear and concise presentations.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences in communication.
• Experience with SharePoint and Enterprise Social Media, specifically Yammer.
• 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 flexibility and adaptability in ambiguous and dynamic situations.
• Quick learner motivated to cultivate technical, business and commercial skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Demonstrated excellent academic achievement.
• Preferred: GPA 3.0
• Preferred: Prior pharmaceutical industry or Fortune 500 company experience
• Preferred: Two or more internships or co-ops
• Preferred: Experience with MS Teams, SharePoint or similar collaboration websites
• Preferred: Experience with Power BI, Qlik or other data analytics/visualization tools
• Preferred: Experience using Excel to manage large data sets
• Preferred: Ability to communicate information into presentations
• Preferred: Knowledge of data collection methods, including polls, focus groups and surveys
• US and Puerto Rico residents only
• No visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operating objectives for procurement, including product sourcing
• Work with Legal, Finance, Procure-to-Pay, internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Conduct detailed market, supplier and supply market analyses using facts and data
• Implement procurement strategies and execute tactical procurement processes
• Serve as a resource for procurement processes, procedures and systems
• Support supplier selection to ensure savings and service levels
• Ensure legal contract requirements are met
• Manage relationships with selected external contacts
• Enforce Global Procurement policies and procedures using data-driven business cases
• Gather market intelligence and prepare and conduct strategic analyses
• Support pre-negotiation planning, RFIs, RFPs/Qs and e-auctions
• Perform quotation analysis, cost modeling, financial solvency analysis and risk assessments
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues
• Support budget planning and ongoing spend, savings and compliance reporting
• Support digitization and data analytics initiatives
• Construct detailed cost models and purchase price analyses; supplier visits may be required for cost-structure understanding
• Prepare category spend, savings, compliance and other metrics reporting, including maintaining SAP financial reporting and management systems
• Create pre-negotiation plans, participate in supplier negotiations and conduct post-negotiation follow-up
• Conduct risk assessments covering financial solvency, FCPA and Business Partner Code of Conduct compliance
• Participate in category teams and contribute to cost-reduction strategies
• Generate high-quality work and share learnings with GSMG colleagues

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Yammer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

MBA program candidate

Tools

SharePoint

Yammer

MS Teams

Power BI

Qlik

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Jobtailor in New Jersey is seeking a student procurement intern to support strategic objectives, market analyses, and supplier management. You will assist in cost modeling, pre-negotiation planning, and post-negotiation follow-up as part of a dynamic procurement team.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and exposure to SAP reporting, Power BI and MS Teams. Ideal for business or supply chain students seeking real-world experience.