Junior Associate - Fall

BD Procurement Intern

Under the leadership and direction of staff within the Procurement Department, this semester long internship will offer the opportunity for a student to gain solid purchasing, sourcing, product development, and supplier management experience by working in a dynamic environment for a leading global medical device company.

This is a paid internship position.

The Procurement department is responsible for purchasing complex components, assemblies, finished goods and services for new product development and manufacturing support. This intern will provide support and customer service for internal cross‑functional teams while complying with our sourcing and corporate procedures.

• Placing and expediting purchase orders for on‑time delivery with our suppliers
• Process mapping with recommendations on efficiencies in several areas of operations and purchasing
• Assist in cost improvement projects
• Perform Make vs. Buy and other strategic analysis and present recommendations to management
• Support key audits during the semester
• Interact with ERP/MRP Systems (JDE)

Formal

Education:

Business major (Supply Chain Management preferred) or equivalent undergrad.

• Excellent personal communication skills
• Must have the ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment of accountability
• Must be able to analyze data/make data‑based recommendations
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Software applications and web‑based systems a plus
• Exceptional drive to pursue a career in medical device

• During regular business hours 8:30 am-5 pm, Monday – Friday
• In‑office Tuesday – Thursday
• 20 hours per week

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ALL employers in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time.
• Relocation assistance is not available.

Internal Relationships:

• Product Development & Regulatory Affairs
• Quality Assurance & Document Control
• Packaging, Engineering & Design Engineering
• Manufacturing & Engineering Marketing
• Supplier Quality team & Supply Chain Team
• Administrative assistants, Puerto Rico Plant and Domestic Plants
• BD Category Management
• Additional Bard Offices and Manufacturing Facilities

External Relationships:

• Component and raw material suppliers
• Service Suppliers
• Finished Goods (OEM) suppliers

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Primary

Work Location:

USA RI - Warwick

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally‑protected characteristics.