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2027 Future Talent Program - Global Supplier Management Group Direct Advanced Strategy and Procurement - Co-op

Merck
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Support strategic procurement projects within the Global Support Division, focusing on data-driven market intelligence, supplier analysis, and cost modeling to enhance supplier management and supply chain efficiency. Responsibilities: conduct market and supplier analyses, develop cost models, assist in RFIs, RFPs, and negotiations, and contribute to risk assessments and spend reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, and Procurement; support supplier selection, compliance, and performance monitoring. Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or MBA program in business, supply chain, or a science discipline; strong analytical, communication, project management, and data skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; demonstrated academic achievement. Preferred: GPA 3.0 or higher, prior industry or internship experience, familiarity with collaboration tools (SharePoint, MS Teams), data visualization (Power BI, Qlik), and large data management in Excel. High-Value: Focus on strategic sourcing, supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, and risk mitigation in a regulated environment. Work setup: hybrid; no travel required.