Summer 2025 Intern - R&D Procurement

About Alcon:

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We're extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we've helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we're just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We're looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you'd like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

Position Description:

The R&D Procurement Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the procurement function within the Research and Development department. This internship will provide valuable hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spend and Supplier Analytics:

  • Analyze spending data to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement.

  • Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics.

  • Conduct supplier market analysis to identify potential new suppliers.

• eSourcing and RFP Support:

  • Assist in the creation and management of eSourcing events.

  • Support the development and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

  • Conduct supplier due diligence and reference checks.

• R&D Should Cost Modeling:

  • Develop and maintain should-cost models for R&D materials and services.

  • Analyze supplier pricing and cost structures to identify potential cost reductions.

• Corporate Spend Category Team Support:

  • Collaborate with the Corporate Spend Category Team on cross-functional procurement initiatives.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op, and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op.

• Must be pursuing at least a bachelor's level degree in supply chain management, business administration or related major.

• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0

• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)

• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated)

• Ability to commit to a full time (40 hrs. per week) Intern position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Interest in procurement and supply chain management.

• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

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