2026 Procurement Intern (Commercial & Aesthetics)

Role Summary

2026 Procurement Intern (Commercial & Aesthetics) at AbbVie. A paid, ten-to-twelve-week summer program offering exposure to procurement processes, digital tools, business strategies, and sustainability practices. Focus areas include Advertising and Communications, Market Research & Data Analytics, and Patient Support Services within the Commercial & Allergan Aesthetics Procurement Team.

Responsibilities

• Learn procurement fundamentals including sourcing basics, supplier management, category management, and industry-specific regulations within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Develop digital and analytical skills by using procurement tools, analyzing spend data and market trends, and exploring AI-driven innovations in procurement strategies.
• Enhance business and financial acumen through cost-benefit analysis and understanding AbbVie‚Äôs financial cycles and procurement impacts.
• Improve communication and relationship management by collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and developing foundational negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Focus on innovation and sustainability by proposing process improvements using AI and automation and contributing to Procurement-focused Environmental, Sustainability and Governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in university pursuing a bachelor‚Äôs degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related major.
  • Enrolled in university the semester following the internship
  • Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g., extracurricular activities or projects)
  • Experience with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Expected graduation date between December 2026 - June 2027
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with an interest in procurement strategies
  • Problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills
  • Interpersonal, leadership and project management abilities
  • Teamwork, eagerness to learn, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity

Skills

• Procurement processes
• Digital tools and data analytics
• Spend analysis and market trends
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Negotiation and supplier relationship skills
• AI and automation awareness in procurement

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree pursued in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field; expected graduation December 2026 ‚Äì June 2027

Additional Requirements

• Competitive pay; relocation support for eligible students; wellness benefits and paid holiday/sick time