**JOB DESCRIPTION:** At Abbott, we want to help people get the most out of life through good health. We do this with a wide range of science-based food products, diagnostic equipment and medical devices. Every day we discover new ways to improve our lives. Abbott Zwolle is part of Abbott, a global healthcare leader recognized as a top employer. With over 1,000 employees across 9 sites in the Netherlands, Abbott is committed to innovation and excellence. Our well-established Student Management Organization ensures that students gain a broad and enriching experience, working on impactful projects and developing valuable skills. This assignment will follow the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) project structure, and students will have the opportunity to achieve Green Belt certification depending on the assignment's completion and outcomes. **THE ASSIGNMENT** The Global Procurement department is responsible for the purchase of various materials. In this department we have room for an intern who will do a **research and development** internship. The primary objective of this assignment is to further enhance an existing AI-based negotiation tool to improve user-friendliness and create a real-life demo for an actual negotiation using the tool. **Scope of Work:** 1. Define Phase: + Review the current state of the AI-based negotiation tool. + Identify key areas for improvement in terms of user experience and functionality. + Define the project goals and objectives for enhancement and demonstration. 2. Measure Phase: + Collect feedback from current users of the tool to identify usability issues. + Establish metrics for evaluating user-friendliness and effectiveness of the tool. 3. Analyze Phase: + Analyze user feedback and data to pinpoint specific areas for improvement. + Research best practices in AI tool design and user experience. + Develop a plan for enhancing the tool's interface and functionality. 4. Improve Phase: + Implement enhancements to the AI-based negotiation tool to improve user-friendliness. + Develop a real-life demo scenario for an actual negotiation using the tool. + Test the enhanced tool and demo in a controlled environment. 5. Control Phase: + Establish control measures to ensure the tool's continued effectiveness and user-friendliness. + Train procurement team members on using the enhanced tool and demo. + Monitor and report on the tool's performance and user satisfaction over time. Of course, there is room to tailor the assignment so that it meets the requirements of your study program. In addition to colleagues in the Procurement departments, you will work together with colleagues from various other Abbott branches **THE STUDENT WE ARE LOOKING FOR** Is following a Bachelor study and has a background in, for example: + Business IT & Management, Industrial Engineering & Management, Supply Chain Management + Understanding of MS Office 365 applications + Basic understanding of AI and programming. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Excellent communication skills in English + Based in or around Zwolle and can be onsite 4 days per week. **WHAT ABBOTT OFFERS** - You will get an internship at a globally operating healthcare company. An internship is a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted with this, perhaps one of Abbott's companies will even become your future employer. - You will be assigned a supervisor with whom you can discuss the progress of your assignment and you will be assigned a mentor from the Global Procurement department. The supervisor/mentor will discuss the progress with you and, if necessary, contact your training institute. - To do your job properly, you get access to the systems with an Abbott laptop. And finally, you will receive an internship allowance of € 500 per month. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com