What you will do:
The Purchasing Intern will be a member of the Purchasing team within the Procurement department, supporting the team in the completion of activities within the request to purchase order process.
This internship is the perfect opportunity for a person willing to gain professional experience in Procurement, including learning the ServiceNow, Oracle and Scout/Workday Sourcing tools.
The main responsibilities include responding to stakeholders in the ServiceNow ticket management tool, performing changes on Purchase Orders in the Oracle system, various ad hoc tasks provided by the Analysts.
The nature of the department will also allow the selected candidates to get exposure to compliance ensuring activities, such as checking potential purchases against vendor contracts, allowing the person to gain valuable experience in this area.
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Procure to Pay process support
- Provide answers and solutions to end users via the ServiceNow ticketing system, emails, Teams chat, and calls.
- Issue Purchase Orders in Oracle
- Support ad hoc requests from Purchasing Analysts and Purchasing manager
Internal documentation and continuous improvement
- Review the internal documentation while performing the tasks, to ensure the accuracy of the process description, and make corrections or suggestions as needed
Escalation of system technical issues and process issues
- Work with the team members to address technical issues and process issues on time and provide a solution to the customer with the support of the team
Required Skills:
- Professional fluency in English
- Comfortable working with customers including verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Excel intermediate or above skills
- Eagerness to learn and willingness to challenge the status quo
- Ability to navigate in a multitasking environment
- Communicative, organized, and accountable
- An international and inclusive mindset
This role is in hybrid work model. Please note that this role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland.
We offer a paid internship program (12 months) with 32 hours of internship per week.
About Global Business Services (GBS):
The Global Business Services (GBS) team is an organization established to transform Biogen's business processes, a platform to scale global operations, fuel commercial growth and the innovation pipeline. Further, GBS provides added value by developing and delivering a suite of business solutions and support services that are appreciated by internal customers. GBS provides services by leveraging a global delivery model, operational transparency and metrics, leveraging global best practices, and a service-oriented process improvement culture.
The vision of GBS at Biogen is to be recognized as a world-class Global Business Services organization driven by the desire for excellence in its people, business solutions, execution and partnerships with internal customers.
The GBS team champions building a continuous improvement culture that other parts of the organization recognize and seek out for business support. We are a performance-based culture organization supported by tools, training, and well-defined accountability, where people can build their career or prepare for a role in the wider business or elsewhere within GBS. We seek individuals who can enhance our team with their knowledge, skills, innovation, collaboration and "can do" attitude.
About Biogen Poland:
At our newly built, centrally located Warsaw office, our team supports a global organization with dedication and innovation. In this office, where 31 nationalities form our community, we celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace has earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate for three consecutive years and Best Places to Work Awards in both Poland and Europe.
What drives us every day is our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare neurological diseases. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, join our team.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to our dynamic and collaborative environment, where together, we make a meaningful impact on a global scale.
Job Level: Internship
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.