Procurement Summer Internship 2024

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and learn in a culture that empowers your development. We have built an inclusive, global environment that values the power of diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences to drive speed, efficiency, innovation, and growth.
Our internship program will give you a chance to 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 runs, and will gain valuable insight that can foster your interest in your chosen career field. This position has many opportunities to offer!

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform special assignments and projects as required.
• Works collaboratively with other functions including program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, finance to achieve business objectives.
• In collaboration with department peers: drive, document, and utilize standard methodology in department work practices e.g. processes, procedures, and documentation that reduces work, streamlines the sourcing process, and improves organizational throughout and workload balance.
• A member of cross-functional teams facilitating communication, decision making, and ensuring alignment with internal and external partners.
• Track and communicate project status, plans, issues, timelines, action items, and budgets.
• Develop tools and models to improve tracking and efficiency.
• Leading and tracking of change management related to Technical Sourcing
• Work with TSE/Sourcing Leadership to identify and address areas to improve efficiency and benchmark with industry Best Practices
• Learn continuous improvement methodologies (i.e., PPI, 6 Sigma, and others) and help promote improvement initiatives to be used in the technical sourcing organization.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge/Experience in data analytics and developing tools/models using various tools to work with existing programs/software (i.e., Power BI). (desirable)
• Has analytic skills and/or work with applied statistical models/engines. (desirable)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) – ability to communicate across all levels internally and externally.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Very organized with the ability to multi-task; capable of accomplishing work remotely.
• Flexibility and understanding of business impact to address immediate priorities and still manage deadlines with longer-term projects and strategic initiatives.
• Thrives in a dynamic work environment; has ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Attention to detail and exudes ability to be customer focused.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student currently enrolled in classes leading to an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Engineering / scientific background
• 0-3 years experience preferred
• Solid understanding of MRP and ERP principles and materials management
• High degree of independence and initiative
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-functional team
• Ability to learn, be mentored, and improve

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Unrestricted US Work Authorization. Forms of OPT and CPT are restricted work authorization and are not accepted for this role.

The estimated hourly rate for this position is between $18.00 - $25.00.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our mission — enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Co-op/Intern 2024

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $14.75–$45.75.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards