At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
Join Bristol Myers Squibb’s Global Procurement team for a 10-week paid summer internship, designed for students majoring in Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, Marketing, Communications or related fields. Interns will work on impactful projects supporting our medicines and participate in an orientation covering company structure, products, and brands.
Throughout the internship, you’ll receive coaching and guidance from program leaders, sponsors, and engagement managers within the BMS Global Procurement community, participate in an orientation covering our company structure, products, and brands, and gain a comprehensive introduction to BMS Procurement. The program also offers exposure to senior leadership, developmental feedback, and opportunities for teambuilding and networking with professionals across BMS, including our Global Finance and Accounting teams, providing a valuable platform to develop your skills, expand your professional network, and explore a future career in procurement with a leading global biopharmaceutical company. Top-performing interns will be strongly considered for full-time opportunities in the Procurement Leadership Development program upon graduation.
Program Dates: Monday, June 7- Friday, August 13, 2027. Applications are currently being accepted and may be selected on a rolling basis. Locations include Princeton/Lawrenceville, NJ, New Brunswick, NJ or Tampa, FL.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute category strategy activities under the guidance of performance, 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
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program majoring in Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, Marketing, Communications, or related fields at an accredited institution, with an expected graduation date of Spring/Summer 2028.
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. both at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Must include GPA on resume - minimum GPA 3.0
- 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.
Key Qualifications & Attributes:
- Interest in a full-time procurement career after graduation
- Demonstrated leadership in academic, extracurricular, or professional settings
- Internship experience in procurement, finance, or supply chain
- Working knowledge of or genuine interest in AI and automation, with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies as they emerge
- Experience analyzing large data sets
- Collaborative team player
- Completion of Excel or data visualization coursework/certification
- Strong strategic thinking and relationship management
- Effective project management and cross-departmental communication
- Excellent time management; able to work independently and in teams
- Self-motivated and compliant with policies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Data-driven and inquisitive
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Strong networking and influence across disciplines
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Compensation Overview:
$24/hourPay for this internship/co‑op position is provided in accordance with local market practices and applicable laws. Pay may be offered as an hourly rate and/or monthly stipend, or other locally compliant structure. Pay is determined based on objective factors such as academic level, relevant experience, skills, and work location.
Interns and co‑op participants may be eligible for limited benefits depending on program structure, work location, and local requirements. Eligibility and offerings are governed by applicable policies and employment regulations.
This is a temporary, time‑bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co‑op program and does not guarantee continued or permanent employment following program completion.
How We Work
Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
Supporting People with Disabilities
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 [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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R1606632 : 2027 Summer Intern Global ProcurementSkills Required
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Expected graduation in Spring or Summer 2028
- Authorized to work in the United States at hire and throughout employment
- Minimum GPA of 3.0, included on resume
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Effective communication skills and ability to adapt messages for various audiences
- Interest in pursuing a full-time procurement career after graduation
- Leadership experience in academic, extracurricular, or professional settings
- Internship experience in procurement, finance, or supply chain
- Working knowledge of or genuine interest in AI and automation
- Experience analyzing large data sets
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Excel or data visualization coursework or certification
- Strategic thinking and relationship management skills
- Project management and cross-departmental communication skills
- Excellent time management and ability to work independently and in teams
- Self-motivated and compliant with policies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Data-driven, inquisitive, problem-solving, communication, networking, and influencing skills
Bristol Myers Squibb Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bristol Myers Squibb and has not been reviewed or approved by Bristol Myers Squibb.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair and competitive for the pharmaceutical sector, with many describing compensation as good or better than expected. Feedback suggests base pay combined with incentives contributes to overall satisfaction.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad, combining medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs, along with access to on‑site fitness. Feedback suggests employer contributions to health accounts and wellbeing incentives further strengthen perceived value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings are reinforced by a strong 401(k) match and additional plan options. This structure is commonly cited as a standout component of total rewards.
Bristol Myers Squibb Insights
What We Do
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. That work inspires some of the most interesting, meaningful, and life-changing careers you’ll experience. Join us and pursue innovative ideas alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma, collaborating with a team rich in diversity of experiences, and perspectives. We have built a sustainable pipeline of potential therapies and are leveraging translational medicine and data analytics to understand how we can deliver the right medicine to the right patient, at the right time, to achieve the best outcome. Whether in a scientific, business or supporting function, a career at BMS means you’ll be inspired every day to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. Here, you’ll be on the cutting edge of powerful innovation in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis, with colleagues united in the mission to help patients. Through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, we also promote health equity and seek to improve health outcomes of populations disproportionately affected by serious diseases and conditions. Our mission is to give new hope to help patients prevail over serious disease – it drives everything we do.
