Summer Internship Program - Procurement Intern

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow, and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Program Overview

The Procurement Internship Program mission is to improve BD’s procurement leadership base by recruiting entry-level associates who seek to become procurement leaders. BD strives to develop and expose Procurement Interns to multiple functions and business units while broadening their procurement experience. We are committed to hiring talent who believe in our core values and who will be strong performers upon graduation from undergraduate programs.

As a Procurement Intern, you will have the chance to make an impact through the teams you join, the projects you manage, and the leaders with whom you interact. BD provides Procurement Interns with meaningful work experiences, mentoring, networking activities and exposure to the many benefits of working at BD!

Intern assignments will vary depending upon business needs, but will generally include projects in the areas of:

• Spend analysis
• Project management
• Corporate and category support
• RFI activities
• Supplier management activities
• Risk Mitigation

At the close of the internship experience, interns will present their overall accomplishments to the Global Purchasing Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Currently an enrolled student at a college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• Expected to graduate between December 2027 – June 2028
• Majoring in Business, Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or related majors.
• Skills and abilities
  
  in leadership, teamwork, quantitative analysis, negotiation, Microsoft Office Suite, and a drive for results
• Ability to learn quickly, deal with ambiguity, take initiative and achieve results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven organization and time management skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction as to duration.

Procurement interns will start on Monday, June 7, 2027 and be based at our Global Corporate Headquarters in Franklin Lakes, NJ.

To qualify for this position, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in…