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The Position

Immerse yourself in the fascinating everyday working life at Roche Diagnostics surrounded by beautiful mountains, not far from the scenic Lake Zug and yet close to the cities of Zug, Zurich and Lucerne. Here, where we have been rooted for over 50 years, we develop and produce diagnostic solutions and help to find answers to health questions.

The Rotkreuz site, where a wide variety of disciplines work hand in hand, is a meeting place for over 2,700 talented employees from 70 different nations. Our campus invites people to work together, be creative and realise their full potential. We believe that a positive work environment, employee satisfaction, inclusion and sustainability are key to growing together and improving the lives of patients around the world. Welcome to Roche in Rotkreuz.

Embark on a transformative learning experience with Roche Diagnostics through our Aligned Internship Program in Rotkreuz. Designed to nurture emerging talent, this program offers a dynamic and immersive opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of diagnostics, fostering personal and professional growth.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our External Manufacturing Consumables team. In this role, you will support the Sourcing Manager with day-to-day procurement operations, supplier management, and process optimization.

The Sourcing Manager leads procurement activities and supplier management within Global Operations Consumables, focusing on negotiating, contracting, and optimizing supplier performance. They work closely with the Category Management team to drive key initiatives such as cost-saving and process improvements, ensuring that all procurement activities adhere to category guidance and internal policies. The Sourcing Manager plays a critical role in collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers, leveraging procurement systems like SAP to meet end-user needs, enhance supplier performance, and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

This is a great opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in procurement, negotiation, and supplier relationship management while contributing to impactful projects.

This internship position is located in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Sourcing Manager in executing procurement activities, including supplier performance tracking and KPIs monitoring, managing sourcing-mix, forecast monitoring, contract management, and driving cost-saving initiatives.

• Assist in identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency in procurement operations.

• Assist the External Manufacturing Procurement team in organizational topics

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to gather and analyze data for sourcing decisions.

• Support in preparing, reviewing, and managing contracts, purchase orders, and other procurement-related documentation.

• Help manage and update procurement systems (e.g., SAP) with accurate supplier data and contract information.

• Contribute to supplier performance reviews and monitor KPIs to ensure compliance and alignment with business goals.

• Participate in meetings with suppliers and internal teams by tracking agendas and taking minutes, while gaining exposure to negotiations and supplier management strategies.

Who You Are

You are enrolled or have completed your Bachelor’s or Master’s studies at a university, preferably in the field of Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, or a related field after February 2024 and are interested in applying your knowledge in a modern working environment as part of an internship.

Furthermore you are

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus

• Eager to learn, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Team-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Technical details:

The start date for the internship is March 2025 with a duration of 12 months.

Part-time employment is not possible.

If required, it is possible to write a thesis during the internship.

The application deadline is November 11th. Interviews will take place in late November and early December.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here .

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.