2026 Procurement Intern (Enterprise Functions & Categories)

Role Summary

2026 Procurement Intern (Enterprise Functions & Categories) at AbbVie. A paid, ten-to-twelve-week summer program within the Enterprise Functions & Categories (EFC) Procurement team, offering exposure to procurement processes, digital and analytical tools, business strategies, and sustainability practices. Focus areas may include IT, Meetings & Events, Facilities, or People & Benefits, contributing to strategic initiatives within AbbVie.

Responsibilities

• Learn procurement fundamentals: sourcing basics, supplier management, category management, and industry-specific regulations within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Develop digital and analytical skills: proficiency in procurement tools, analyzing spend data and market trends, and exploring AI-driven innovations transforming procurement strategies.
• Enhance business and financial acumen: conduct cost-benefit analysis and understand AbbVie‚Äôs financial cycles and procurement impacts.
• Improve communication and relationship management: collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and develop negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Focus on innovation and sustainability: propose process improvements using AI and automation, solve problems creatively, and contribute to sustainable procurement and ESG initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Procurement fundamentals
• Digital and analytical tools
• Spend analysis and market trend evaluation
• Financial acumen and cost-benefit analysis
• Communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
• Problem-solving, adaptability, teamwork, and integrity

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree pursued in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field; expected graduation 2026‚Äì2027.

Additional Requirements

• Relocation support for eligible students (where applicable).
• Competitive pay and wellness benefits on a defined basis.