Associate Specialist, Procurement

Job Description

Procurement Department Student/Recent Graduate Internship (Paid)

Company Introduction

We are an innovative global healthcare leader working to improve people's health and well-being in 140 countries around the world. Our product areas include cardiovascular and respiratory, diabetes, infectious diseases, over-the-counter medicines, and women's health. We aim to become the world's best healthcare company and are committed to delivering innovative solutions for a better future.

Responsibilities as a Procurement Department Intern:

· Support the achievement of the procurement department's strategic and operational goals, including sourcing, contracting, risk management, and performance management.

· Carry out sourcing and procurement activities and execute practical procurement processes.

· Serve as a point of contact for support on processes, procedures, and systems for sourcing and contracting.

· Support the selection of various suppliers and ensure that all legal, compliance, and contractual requirements are met.

· Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and outsourcing partners in the region.

· Explain sourcing processes and strategies to internal stakeholders.

· Handle contract renewals and negotiations.

· Work with multiple buyers across the world to ensure alignment with and adherence to category strategy.

What you will do and learn:

· Opportunity to work in a global and diverse team; compliance and risk management, including negotiations with legal

· Experience with systems, including SAP Ariba

· Contract execution process

· Negotiation skills

· Strategic sourcing process

· Supplier management

Requirements:

· Able to work for a minimum of 6 months (approximately 3 to 5 days per week; hours and days negotiable).

· Able to commute to the Kudanshita headquarters (Tokyo) at least 1 to 3 times per week.

· Native or equivalent Japanese proficiency and able to communicate in English (TOEIC 600+ as a guideline).

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office, such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Studying in a law faculty or legal experience such as contract review is a plus.

· Attention to detail and ability to work accurately.

· Value teamwork, with a problem-solving mindset and a strong results orientation, and ability to work independently.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, APICS CPIM, Category Strategy, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Data Analysis, Defense Procurement, Driving Continuous Improvement, Engineering Principle, Inventory Control Management, Operational Procurement, Outsourcing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Procurement, Procurement Management, Procurement Plan, Procurement Services, Procurement Strategies, Production Planning, Project Management, Purchasing Processes, Strategic Procurement {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company 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 a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

11/7/2026

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