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Join Bristol Myers Squibb's Global Procurement team for a 10-week paid summer internship and gain invaluable industry experience. This program is designed for current college students majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related fields. Interns will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact the research, manufacture, and commercialization of our medicines. The program offers a comprehensive overview of the company's procurement functions and provides a platform to network with professionals across BMS. Internship duration: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025; 40 hr/week

All internships are based in Central New Jersey. Interns will receive coaching from their program director, and sponsors within the BMS Global Procurement Community. Additionally, interns will have opportunities to network with BMS’s Finance team. High performing interns with interest in a full-time Development Program position upon graduation will be given preference during the full-time application process.

Program Features:

Orientation on company structure, products, and brands

Introduction to BMS Procurement

Exposure to Senior Leadership Team and business leaders

Developmental feedback and coaching

Teambuilding and networking

Key Responsibilities:

Execute category strategy activities under the guidance of operations and strategic category leaders

Perform value analysis on costs and supplier quotes

Recommend process improvements for efficiency

Manage day-to-day supply issues and communicate information to internal customers and suppliers

Support PO conversion and other non-transactional tasks

Communicate issues to leadership and drive for resolution

Manage PO changes and communicate trends

Minimum Qualifications:

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Currently enrolled student, on track to graduate by Spring 2026, seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain management, business, accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited institution

Must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire; please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Proven capability to effectively communicate within work and/or academic environments, with the ability to adapt messages to suit various audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest in pursuing a full-time procurement role upon graduation

Demonstrated leadership experience within a school, extracurricular, and/or professional setting

Previous procurement, finance, and/or supply chain internship experience

Exposure or proficiency in manipulating large sets of data to perform robust analytics

Proven track record of working collaboratively in teams

Completion of accredited Excel or data visualization tool certificate program or course

Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and relationship management skills

Ability to manage projects and communicate effectively with various departments

Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a team

Highly self-motivated and responsible for compliance with corporate and divisional policies

Required/Desired Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Data-driven and inquisitive thinker

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interdisciplinary, influence, and networking skills

Why You Should Apply

Join a global leader in BioPharma and contribute to transforming patients' lives through science. Gain hands-on experience, develop professionally, and make valuable connections within the industry. If you are driven by passion, innovation, and a desire to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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