# Procurement Intern

[MSD](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/msd.md) · Singapore · [Operations](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/operations.md)

MSD is hiring a Procurement Intern in Singapore. Posted 2026-06-22; applications close 2026-08-21.

**Apply**: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/SGP---Singapore---Singapore-Boulevard-Towers/Procurement-Intern_R397821

Posted 12d ago.

## Role details

## Job Description

Interning as Procurement Intern you will:

## Responsibilities

  
- Support strategic and operational objectives for the sourcing & procurement function with key activities including, but not limited to sourcing, contracting, risk and performance management.
  
- Implement sourcing & procurement efforts and execute tactical procurement processes.
  
- Serve as a resource regarding processes, procedures, and systems for sourcing & procurement hub.
  
- Support selection of a variety of suppliers and ensure that all legal, compliance and contract requirements are met.
  
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders in the region as well as third party providers.
  
- Educate internal stakeholders about sourcing processes and strategy.
  
- Participate in contract renewals and negotiations.
  
- Work with multiple procurement category teams globally to ensure alignment and compliance with category strategy.

## What should you know / have

  
- You should have knowledge of MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook etc.
  
- You shall be detail oriented and precise.
  
- You should be a good team player and have ability to work independently with a passion to solve problems and a drive for results.
  
- You should be fluent in English language.
  
- Any additional language (Japanese, Korean, etc.) is an advantage.

## What will you do / learn

  
- Negotiation skills
  
- Strategic sourcing processes
  
- Stakeholder management
  
- Contracting process
  
- Compliance and risk management
  
- Opportunity to work in a global and diverse team

_*Please note this role is for the January 2027 intake_

## Required Skills

  
- Adaptability
  
- APICS CPIM
  
- Category Strategy
  
- Clinical Supply Chain Management
  
- Contract Compliance
  
- Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
  
- Contract Management
  
- Contract Requirements
  
- Cross-Cultural Teams
  
- Data Analysis
  
- Driving Continuous Improvement
  
- Inventory Control Management
  
- Negotiation
  
- Operational Procurement
  
- Outsourcing
  
- Pharmaceutical Industry
  
- Procurement
  
- Production Planning
  
- Project Management
  
- Strategic Procurement
  
- Strategic Sourcing Methodology
  
- Supply Chain Metrics
  
- Supply Chain Processes
  
- Supply Chain Sourcing

## Preferred Skills

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

## Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

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

Not Applicable

## Shift

## Valid Driving License

## Hazardous Material(s)

## Job Posting End Date

10/30/2026

***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day before the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day before the job posting end date.**

## Applying to this role

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Updated: 2026-07-04
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