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Thermo Fisher Scientific · 2 days ago

Procurement Intern

Morrisville, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $29/hr

0+ years exp

Start in 2026 Spring

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a company dedicated to making a difference in healthcare and environmental safety. They are seeking a Procurement Intern who will support various procurement initiatives and projects, assisting with supplier negotiations, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives.

BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 execution

Assist 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

Qualification

Procurement strategiesSupplier negotiationData analysisCross-functional collaborationInterpersonal communicationEmotional intelligence

Required

Undergraduate student completing an Operations-related degree between December 2026 and June 2027

0 years of work experience required

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status

Preferred

previous related internships preferred

Benefits

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