Global Procurement Intern
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. Our staff members are committed to making a difference in our organization, for our client partners and the patients we serve. We seek individuals with proven competencies and strong character to help lead our organization now and into the future.

Our interns receive professional mentorship and leadership development opportunities to support future career growth with us. Whether you're looking to come back as a repeat intern, transition into one of our Leadership Development Programs, or pursue a full-time position post-graduation, our team is here to support your next step!

How will you make an impact?

As a Global Procurement Intern, you will get real world business experience and build your network before graduation. We are seeking an upbeat, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization operates and gain valuable insight that can foster your interest in your chosen career field. This position has many opportunities to offer!

SUMMER PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and assist with the development of spend category strategies for the assigned area of procurement spend
• Assist with supplier negotiation preparation and all facets of the supplier negotiation strategy development process
• Research, collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from procurement data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize sourcing projects and support project executionAssist in supporting a variety of procurement initiatives, including New Product Introductions, Tail Spend Management, and Sustainability
• Communicate, interview, and present recommendations to members of the Procurement team and other important individuals involved.
• Assist with vendor management and supplier data initiatives
• Work collaboratively with other functions to achieve business objectives
• Handle assigned cost reduction and supplier consolidation projects
• Perform special assignments and projects as required

Start Date: This internship is set to begin on either May 12th or June 16th, 2025 for a duration of 10-12 weeks - dependent upon student availability per academic calendars.

Compensation & Relocation: Our undergraduate Procurement internships offer an hourly rate between $21.50 - $28.75 dependent upon the location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). Additionally, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000 if necessary. Student must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend.

How will you get here?

• Undergraduate student completing an Operations-related degree between December 2025 and June 2026.
• 0 years of work experience required; previous related internships preferred.
• Consistent track record of results demonstrating integrity, innovation, involvement, and intensity.
• Energized through championing change, driven in getting results, and savvy in navigating ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

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