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2027 Future Talent Program Global Supplier Management Group Supplier Development & Performance Management Intern

MSD


Job Location:

Rahway, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 39908 - 111111
Posted: 9 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more opportunities in our Global Support Functions Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity knowledge imagination skill diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end we strive to create an environment of mutual respect encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team youll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Our employees are the key to our companys demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards companys benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals needs and lifestyles of our employees and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

The Supplier Development and Performance Management function at our company is responsible for managing the performance of hundreds of components material and service suppliers are key to our companys ability to manufacture critical medicines and vaccines used by millions of patients around the world.

An internship in Supplier Development & Performance Management will allow you to:

  • Work hands-on improving supplier manufacturing and business processes

  • Gain exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma Lean) such as Statistical Process Control Visual Management Capability Assessments 5-Whys Fishbone Diagrams Corrective Action / Preventative Action

  • Perform risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans

  • Advance an understanding of group dynamics within working communities

  • Foster collaboration and innovation

  • Strengthen communication and interpersonal skills

Specific duties may include:

  • Assist Supplier Development & Performance Management personnel using problem-solving skills to conduct root cause investigations and implement Corrective Actions / Preventive Actions for supplier issues.

  • Travel to supplier sites and our company sites within the region to resolve and prevent manufacturing quality technical and supply issues.

  • Assist in the execution of Technical Capability Assessments (TCAs) for new and existing suppliers. Provide supplier up-skilling as required.

  • Assist in the management of supplier risk mitigation plans (including on-site support as needed) to ensure launch readiness and successful routine production.

  • Perform gap analysis between specifications methods and equipment at suppliers vs. our company sites and mitigate gaps (e.g. Measurement System Analysis) to pro-actively reduce future deviations and supply issues.

  • Set requirements / provide feedback for new systems or system enhancements.

  • Work with critical suppliers to find creative solutions to solve delivery issues / component shortages.

Education Minimum Requirement:

  • Pursuing B.S. degree (Engineering Manufacturing Other Sciences)

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Interpersonal and communications skills

Preferred Experience and Skills:

  • Strong data collection analysis and reporting project management

Location Requirement:

  • Ability to work in NJ/PA area during summer months

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39908 - $111111

FTP2027

GSF2027

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/9/2026

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Required Experience:

Intern


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Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicine ... View more

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