2026 Procurement Intern (Enterprise Functions & Categories)

AbbVie Inc.
North Chicago, IL

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .

Job Description

As an AbbVie Procurement Intern, you will participate in a paid, ten-to-twelve-week summer program working on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide. AbbVie’s global Procurement business offers you an opportunity to work in a variety of functions based on your degree type.

We are seeking a curious and motivated intern for the Summer 2026 program to join the Enterprise Functions & Categories (EFC) Procurement team. As an intern, you will gain broad exposure to procurement processes, digital and analytical tools, business strategies, and sustainability practices. You will have the opportunity to focus on projects within specific procurement categories such as IT, Meetings & Events, Facilities, or People & Benefits, contributing to strategic initiatives within AbbVie.

Overview:

  • Learn Procurement Fundamentals: Acquire knowledge in sourcing basics, supplier management, category management, and industry-specific regulations within the pharmaceutical sector.
  • Develop Digital & Analytical Skills: Gain proficiency in procurement tools, analyze spend data and market trends, and explore AI-driven innovations transforming procurement strategies.
  • Enhance Business & Financial Acumen: Conduct cost-benefit analysis using best practices and develop understanding of AbbVie’s financial cycles and procurement impacts.
  • Improve Communication & Relationship Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance stakeholder management, and develop foundational negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
  • Focus on Innovation & Sustainability: Propose process improvements using AI and automation, practice creative problem-solving, and contribute to sustainable procurement and ESG initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related major.
  • Must be enrolled in university the semester following your internship
  • Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e., extracurricular activities or projects)
  • Demonstrated experience with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Expected graduation date between December 2026 - June 2027.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expected graduation date between December 2026 - June 2027.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a keen interest in procurement strategies.
  • Excellent problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and project management skills
  • Proven track record of teamwork, eagerness to learn, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity

Join us to gain valuable experience in a leading biopharmaceutical company. As part of our team, you will develop skills in procurement management alongside industry leaders and play a key role in innovative projects that contribute to AbbVie’s mission.

Additional Information

  • Competitive pay
  • Relocation support for eligible students
  • Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

  • ​The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Posted 2025-09-21

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