R&D Procurement Trainee

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Our purpose is simple: to transform patients’ lives by addressing real needs. We work with care, act with courage, keep things simple and focus our innovation where it makes a difference.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our procurement team in the R&D department of a leading pharmaceutical company. As a procurement intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic sourcing and contribute to the development of innovative products that enhance people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement team in sourcing and selecting suppliers for pharmaceutical R&D services (e.g., CROs, labs, specialized vendors).

• Assist in the preparation and execution of RFP processes, including data collection, supplier communication, and documentation.

• Contribute to supplier evaluation by analysing key criteria such as quality, cost, timelines, and regulatory compliance.

• Support contract and pricing analysis, helping to identify opportunities for optimization and cost efficiency.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Clinical Operations, R&D, Finance, etc.) to understand business needs and translate them into procurement requirements.

• Maintain procurement documentation and support reporting activities.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and digitalisation projects within the Procurement function.

Internal & External Relationships

Internal

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal).

• Support stakeholder alignment and contribute to collaborative procurement initiatives.

• Gain exposure to strategic sourcing and category management practices.

External

• Interact with suppliers to support day-to-day activities and data gathering.

• Support the development of professional supplier relationships.

• Gain understanding of supplier ecosystems within pharmaceutical R&D.

Profile & Requirements

• Final-year student or recent graduate (Business, Life Sciences, Engineering or similar).

• Strong interest in the pharmaceutical industry and procurement.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and structured way of working.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

• Basic knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Fluency in English & Spanish