Purchasing Intern – Operations and Project Support

About This Role:   As a Purchasing Intern within the P2P department, you will be an integral member of the Purchasing team, actively supporting operational activities related to the requisition-to-purchase-order process. This internship is designed to provide you with practical experience in Purchasing, as well as exposure to essential tools like ServiceNow, Oracle, and Coupa. You will play a crucial role in facilitating the Coupa implementation, assisting with basic operational tasks, data clean-up, and Purchase Order maintenance. Your contributions will enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our procurement processes, supporting the team in delivering seamless operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of Purchasing and project support within a dynamic business environment. What You’ll Do: Provide first-level support to end users via ServiceNow, email, and Teams. Support Purchase Order creation, changes, maintenance, and closure in Oracle and Coupa. Perform data clean-up, validation, and legacy PO clean-up activities. Maintain trackers and follow up with stakeholders on outstanding requests. Support ad hoc activities assigned by Purchasing Analysts and the Purchasing Manager. Assist with operational and data preparation activities related to the Coupa implementation. Conduct data validation, clean-up, and identification of incomplete or inaccurate information. Support project-related trackers, documentation, and data checks. Participate in defined testing activities, document results, and escalate identified issues. Review internal documentation and suggest updates where needed. Escalate system, process, or complex requests to the appropriate team member.

You are eager to learn and develop your skills in Purchasing and business operations. Your strong attention to detail and organizational skills make you an asset to any team. You excel in a multitasking environment and have a proactive approach to problem-solving. You possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and are accountable in your work. With an enthusiasm for gaining practical experience and a communicative mindset, you will thrive in this internship.

Professional fluency in English. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Microsoft Excel intermediate or above skills. Good organization and follow-up skills. Ability to work in a multitasking environment. Eagerness to learn and develop. Communicative, accountable, and proactive approach. Expected Educational Background: Current student or recent graduate in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field. Interest in developing a career in Purchasing or business operations. Additional Employment Conditions We offer a paid internship program (12 months) with 32 hours of internship per week. An hourly rate is 31,40 PLN. Please note that the role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland. #LI-Hybrid About Biogen Poland: Our Warsaw office is a complex hub for local, regional and global roles. Regardless our role and reporting line we’re driven every day by our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare and devastating diseases. This is what gives us pride, inspires us and gives us fuel to push the boundaries of innovation. We represent over 30 nationalities and celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate and Best Places to Work Awards consecutively since 2021 in Poland and Europe. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, we’re inviting you to join our team. About Global Business Services (GBS): The Global Business Services (GBS) team