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Procurement Intern

Orchid HR

Nairobi

Overview

Posted 1 year ago
Experience: Min. 1 Year
Min. Education level: Diploma
Specialism: Business Administration / Procurement & Logistics / Purchasing & Supply Chain
Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025

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Vacancy Description

Internship
Nairobi
Posted 1 year ago
Applications have closed

Industry: Manufacturing & Distribution.

Employment Type: Full-Time.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Procurement Intern to support the Procurement Unit in its daily operations, particularly in managing procurement processes, supplier follow-up, and maintaining accurate documentation. The role will provide valuable exposure to the procurement cycle within a manufacturing and distribution environment. The intern will also assist in tender documentation and ensure procurement activities are carried out in line with company policy and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordination of Procurement Processes.

Receive and review purchase requisitions from various departments and ensure they are properly approved.
Assist in preparing and issuing Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) to approved suppliers.
Follow up on supplier deliveries and confirm that items meet the required specifications and timelines.
Update and maintain a supplier database for easy reference.

Vendor & Internal Liaison

Liaise with suppliers and service providers to follow up on deliveries, clarifications, and queries.
Support internal departments with updates on pending procurement requests.
Assist in preparing reports for internal procurement reviews or meetings such as the Tender Committee.

Basic Contract & Order Tracking

Monitor supplier performance on active orders and update the Procurement Officer on any delays or issues.
Ensure accurate filing of procurement records such as delivery notes, quotations, LPOs, and invoices.
Help prepare basic summaries or updates on procurement status as required.

Cross-Departmental Coordination

Work closely with the warehouse/store to confirm goods received against orders.
Assist the procurement and logistics teams in coordinating inbound deliveries to the warehouse.
Support communication between procurement and other departments like production and finance.

Filing and Documentation

Organize procurement files both physically and electronically in line with audit requirements.
Maintain updated tracking sheets for all procurement activities.
Assist in generating procurement reports as needed.

Other Duties

Perform any additional tasks assigned by the Procurement Officer or Line Manager in support of the department

Qualifications and Experience:

Diploma or Degree in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
At least 1 year of internship or industrial attachment experience in a procurement or supply chain role, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution company.
Member of KISM/CIPS will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic understanding of procurement principles and documentation

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