Procurement Intern
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
Our internships are 10-week positions and students have the option to join us on either May 24, 2027 or June 14, 2027. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.
Job description
Strategic Business Impact
Our internships are 10-week positions and students have the option to join us on either May 24, 2027 or June 14, 2027. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with category management, divisional procurement, program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and finance to achieve business objectives.
- Support Category Managers with current price negotiations, including market research, price benchmarking, data analysis, and developing negotiation strategies.
- Assist Procurement Category Manager and team with Tail Spend Optimization, Category Strategy development, and OEM Supplier Management Process Improvements.
- Find opportunities to increase insourcing, assess spend leakage, and understand purchasing trends, with a focus on internal kitting capabilities.
- Participate in PPI and Strategic Sourcing activities to implement improvements that benefit company goals.
- Drive, document, and standardize department work practices in collaboration with peers.
What We Look For
Academic Background & Work Experience:
- Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor's degree between December 2027 – June 2028.
- Previous related internships and/or work experience totaling 1+ years experience required.
Leadership Profile:
- Proven leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs, military service, or other leadership roles.
- A track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.
- Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.
- Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
- Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue internship and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.
- Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations.
Requirements
- Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor's degree between December 2027 – June 2028
- Previous related internships and/or work experience totaling 1+ years experience required
- Proven leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs, military service, or other leadership roles
- A track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems
- Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities
- Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams
- Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue internship and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs
- Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations
- Legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status
Benefits
- Relocation stipend
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.