About this role
Procurement Intern
The Procurement Intern will support the procurement team in the day-to-day sourcing, purchasing and supplier management activities of the organisation. This is an opportunity for a recent graduate to build practical experience in procurement processes, documentation and supplier engagement, with the possibility of absorption into a permanent role based on performance at the end of the 6-month internship.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the procurement team in sourcing goods and services from suppliers
- Prepare and process purchase requisitions, quotations and local purchase orders
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations and assist with supplier evaluation
- Maintain accurate procurement records, files and supplier databases
- Follow up with suppliers on deliveries, pricing and outstanding orders
- Liaise with user departments and the stores team on procurement needs and deliveries
- Assist with tracking inventory levels and raising requests for replenishment
- Provide general administrative support to the procurement department
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Procurement Manager
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Basic knowledge of procurement processes and documentation
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail and a high level of integrity
- Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment