Procurement Internship

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Job Purpose

The Internship program will provide an opportunity to gain hands on work- experience, expand knowledge, refine career goals and build professional network and mentors

Responsibilities

1. Gain exposure in Procurement and asset management.
2. Assist in the sourcing and evaluation process of suppliers
3. Maintain an up to date list of prequalified suppliers
4. Perform front office duties such as receiving guests and answering calls.
5. Offer support services to various departments such as filing, photocopying and scanning
6. Learn and assist in procurement of items by requisition office supplies and equipment and preparing Local purchase orders, receiving invoices and ensuring suppliers are paid on time.
7. Maintain up to date database records of suppliers and offer support in stock taking and issuance
8. Support the administration team in executing activities.
9. Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
10. Perform any other assigned duties from time to time.

Education and Experience

1. A recent graduate and holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement management , supply Chain management  from a recognized institution.
2. Having a Diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Required competencies:

1. Techy-savviness-: Proficient in up-to-date computer application skills
2. Analytical-: Gathers relevant information through practical methods and develops actionable insights
3. Creative: – Generates and shares as well as champions new ideas for implementation towards improving operations
4. Teamwork: – Achieves daily, weekly and monthly targets as part of the team, while taking in lessons that better performance and openly shares ideas and views that build team cohesiveness
5. Communication-: Ability to be articulate to ensure proper communication when dealing with staff and clients.
6. Accountability: – Adheres to deadlines and appointments and is keen to proactively source solutions
7. Planning and organizing-: Designs action plans and work schedule and approaches that enable accomplish of operating plans that are aligned to the organization’s goals
8. Strategic acumen: Implements actions plans and milestones in their daily tasks

Special Requirements:

• Occasion weekend activities