Job Requirements

We’re looking for students of Czech Universities, who are interested in a long-term collaboration with MSD IT. 

Have you always wanted to work in a company where your work can have a real impact? Do you enjoy working in an international environment with lots of room for personal development? Are you ready to join a company where we cherish Diversity and Inclusion and the wellbeing of our employees?

MSD is an innovative, global healthcare leader committed to improving health and well-being in 140 countries around the world. Our product categories include heart and respiratory health, diabetes, infectious diseases, consumer products and women’s health. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing innovative solutions for tomorrow.

Interning as a Procurement Intern, you will:

Responsible for supporting strategic and operational objectives for the sourcing & procurement function with key activities including, but not limited to sourcing, contracting, risk and performance management.Implement sourcing & procurement efforts and execute tactical procurement processes. Serve as a resource regarding processes, procedures, and systems for sourcing & procurement hub.Support selection of variety of suppliers and ensure that all legal, compliance and contract requirements are met. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders in the region as well as third party providers.Educate internal stakeholders about sourcing processes and strategy.  Participate in contract renewals and negotiationsWork with multiple procurement category teams globally to ensure alignment and compliance with category strategy.

What should you know / have:

Preferably you must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business (such as Finance, administration, or general Management) or Supply Chain Management.More than a year to finish the studies. You should have knowledge of MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc.You shall be detail oriented and precise.You should be a good team player and have ability to work independently with a passion to solve problems and a drive for results.You should be fluent in English language and speak at least one of the following languages: Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Turkish

What will you do/learn:

Negotiation skillsStrategic sourcing processes Stakeholder managementContracting process Compliance and risk management Opportunity to work in a global and diverse team.

Besides a great atmosphere and flexible working environment, we also offer:

Hourly wageMultinational environment in the leading pharma corporationMeal vouchers and Multisport cardFlexible working hoursFriendly working environmentPossibility of challenging career

Who we are … 

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for … 

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth. 

Invent. Impact. Inspire. 

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Please note that our third party recruitment partner will retain and employ successful applicants for this program. 

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:  

Our company does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms or recruitment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any of our employees via email, the Internet or in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our Company. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company as a result of the referral or through other means.)

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Requisition ID:P-100908