2027 Future Talent Program - Global Supplier Management Group Indirect Procurement Marketing - Co-op

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support 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 an individual like you. We strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career. This role is in Marketing Procurement, which is part of the Indirect Sourcing & Operations Procurement organization under the Global Supplier Management Group. The team aims to deliver superior performance to the organization in the areas of value creation, supplier management, and supplier risk mitigation through strategic sourcing initiatives for all divisions and functions of the company. Marketing Procurement Co-Op positions would be in one or two of the following: Creative, Public Relations & Global Communications, Media, Market Research or Marketing Operations.

General Responsibilities

Support strategic and operating objectives for the procurement function including product sourcing, supply risk management, supplier performance improvement, cost reduction, supplier diversity development, working capital improvement, and supplier relationship management Work with cross functional teams including Legal, Finance, Procure-to-Pay, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers Conduct detailed market analyses looking at facts and data, with the objective of providing deep and meaningful insights Implement procurement efforts and execute tactical procurement processes. Serve as a resource regarding processes, procedures and systems for procurement function. Support selection of suppliers to ensure appr