Procurement Masters Intern

 

Procurement Masters Intern 

         

The position provides Masters' level students with the opportunity for growth and development through an internship program in the Procurement function; the assigned projects will help the student intern gain an understanding of the Procurement function and provide the intern with the opportunity to build a valuable network and to learn about Bayer.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Procurement Masters Intern, are to:

• Provide project support and/or leadership on real procurement projects across Bayer’s organization;
• Work in projects supporting procurement areas such as Marketing, Logistics and Warehousing, Direct Materials, Contract Manufacturing, Professional Services, and more;
• Participate in weekly debrief meetings with your 2027 Intern class and Bayer’s Lead for the Intern program;
• Travel as needed to support project work;
• Drive decision making through analysis;
• Interact with stakeholders during supplier meetings;
• Collaborate on group projects;
• Develop procurement-centric solutions by utilizing problem-solving skills;
• Drive projects forward through project management;
• Learn about Procurement at Bayer, including Sourcing, Purchasing, Systems and Processes;
• Improve self via valuable coaching and feedback received during the internship;
• Use Bayer procurement-centric and business-relevant training;
• Prepare and deliver two presentations to procurement employees and leaders: the first one is a presentation about yourself and is delivered at the beginning of the program, the second one is an internship summary presentation delivered at the end of the program;
• Record and post 1-2 min videos for an internship blog that shares your project experience and learnings with the broader organization;
• Conduct informal informational interviews to learn about Bayer and expand your network.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Current first-year Master’s (MBA or other equivalent master’s program) student;
• Learning agility, with a willingness to adapt and grow in a fast-paced environment;
• A demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability;
• Strong skills in building partnerships and collaborating across cultures to achieve common goals;
• A genuine passion for procurement as a potential career of choice;
• Ability to travel domestically one to two times over the summer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of General Procurement Processes and Procedures;
• Work experience in the form of prior internships or full-time employment in Procurement or related business fields, international experience is a plus;
• Project Management and Change Management experience;
• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Natural Sciences;
• GPA of 3.0 within your major.

    YOUR APPLICATION      

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. 
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