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Job Description

BD 2025 Summer Internship Program - Procurement Intern

*We are the makers of possible *

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow, and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Program Overview

The Procurement Internship Program mission is to improve BD's procurement leadership base by recruiting entry-level associates who seek to become procurement leaders. BD strives to develop and expose Procurement Interns to multiple functions and business units while broadening their procurement experience. We are committed to hiring talent who believe in our core values and who will be strong performers upon graduation from undergraduate programs.

As a Procurement Intern, you will have the chance to make an impact through the teams you join, the projects you manage, and the leaders with whom you interact with. BD provides Procurement Interns with meaningful work experiences, mentoring, networking activities and exposure to the many benefits of working at BD!

Intern assignments will vary depending upon business needs, but will generally include projects in the areas of:

• Spend analysis

• Project management

• Corporate and category support

• RFI activities

• Supplier management activities

• Risk Mitigation

At the close of the internship experience, interns will present their overall accomplishments to the Global Purchasing Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Currently an enrolled student at a college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree

• Expected to graduate between December 2025 – June 2026

• Majoring in Business, Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or related majors.

• Skills and abilities in leadership, teamwork, quantitative analysis, negotiation, Microsoft Office Suite, and a drive for results

• Ability to learn quickly, deal with ambiguity, take initiative and achieve results

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Proven organization and time management skills

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction as to duration.

All interns will start on Monday, June 2, 2025 and be based at our Global Corporate Headquarters in Franklin Lakes, NJ.

To qualify for this position, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why join us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

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Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.