2027 Future Talent Program - Global Supplier Management Group Direct Advanced Strategy and Procurement - Co-op
Merck
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Support strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives within the Global Support Divisionโs Materials Sourcing & Procurement team, focusing on data-driven market analysis, supplier performance, cost modeling, and risk assessment. Responsibilities: conduct market intelligence, develop sourcing strategies, manage RFIs/RFPs/e-Auctions, analyze costs, support supplier selection, ensure contractual compliance, and assist in spend/savings reporting; may also contribute to digitization and data analytics projects. Requirements: Enrolled in a bachelorโs or MBA program in Business, Supply Chain, Science, or related fields; strong analytical, project management, communication, and collaboration skills; proficient in MS Office; demonstrated academic achievement. Preferred: GPA 3.0+, prior pharma or Fortune 500 internship experience, familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Qlik), and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, MS Teams). High-value specifics: Focus on direct materials procurement, with an emphasis on supply market analysis, cost reduction, and supplier relationship management; position involves cross-functional interactions with Legal, Finance, and internal teams. Work setup: hybrid, with no travel requirements.