- 12 month paid internship commencing in Jan 2018
- Gain invaluable industry experience
- Work in an organisation that makes a difference
The Production Supply Procurement Function based in Ermington supports the consumer goods division of GSK. We provide vendor relationship management, compliance and cost savings initiatives across packaging, raw material and indirect categories.
Activities you will assist with include:
- Supplier relationship management and supplier improvement programs
- Compliance/risk activities
- Contract negotiation, preparation and reporting/renewal
- The delivery of key procurement projects and analysis of data/process to identify opportunities
- Understanding Vendor base and operations including vendor visits.
- Analysis of tender activities and potential supplier information, providing recommendations where appropriate
What we're looking for in a candidate?
- You must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelors Degree in Business/Commerce
- An interest in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry is favourable
- Strong passion and interest in the placement field
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Excel)
- Initiative and an eagerness to learn
- High attention to detail, rigor and process
- Excellent project management, to manage and prioritise multiple ongoing projects
- Demonstrated ability and desire to learn quickly
- Teamwork, ability to build and maintain relationships
- Strategic thinking and problem solving skills
About GSK
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a science-led healthcare company, with a proud history in Australia dating back to 1886. Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Preventing and treating disease is challenging and inspiring work. We support, develop and reward the people that make-up our talented workforce. Our diverse business is made up of distinct areas: Pharmaceuticals (including vaccines) and Consumer Healthcare.
Why work for GSK?
- Gain real work experience that will put you at a competitive advantage to your peers
- Work in a highly collaborative, supportive work culture with people who enjoy what they do.
- Gain additional training outside of your work
- Be a part of a community of other IBL students & form real friendships
How can you apply?
- Please apply via the link or through our career website and follow the linked job areas.
- In your application, you must include your Australian work right status, University name, Bachelor Degree, expected completion date and current stage of degree. Applications without this information will not be considered.
- Please note, eligibility criteria state you must be in the penultimate or final year of your Bachelor degree, in the relevant discipline. Full Australian working rights are required prior to application.
- For details on the IBL Program and GSK, visit our career website.
Applications close 1 September 2017.
Any specific questions can be made directly to Sarah Wilde at GSK at [email protected]