Tradestar Kenya Limited is a growing outsourcing organization located in Thika Town. We provide technological solutions and services to a wide range of clients, including schools, universities, professionals and business partners.
We are seeking a dedicated, fast-learning university graduate to join our company as an Administrative Intern. We are looking for someone who is committed, organized and has a strong foundation in both technical and commercial disciplines.
The intern will join our operations team to support daily administrative activities related to sales, procurement (purchasing) and office operations.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist in daily administrative operations within the Sales and the Purchasing departments.
- Handle customer inquiries, prepare quotations, and support the processing of sales orders and invoices.
- Maintain and update customer and supplier records, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
- Support procurement activities by requesting quotations, comparing suppliers and assisting in purchase decisions.
- Follow up on orders and deliveries to ensure timely dispatch and successful completion of transactions.
- Coordinate communication between customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth workflow.
- Perform data entry, filing and record keeping for sales, procurement and general office operations.
- Assist in account management for both new and existing clients, including follow-ups and service checks.
- Support inventory tracking and reporting of stock or purchased items where applicable.
- Assist in preparing basic reports for management, including sales updates and procurement summaries.
- Contribute to improving operational efficiency by supporting administrative, sales and logistics-related tasks.
- Undertake any other related duties assigned to support the overall success of the company.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BCom), Business Administration (BA), Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Information Technology (BBIT) or a related technical–commercial field.
- Strong understanding of business operations and ICT systems, including proficiency in computers, MS Office tools and basic office software.
- Knowledge of or interest in sales, procurement, administration and customer service operations.
- Good understanding of data entry, record keeping and basic reporting tools.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and reporting skills with fluency in English.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle customers, suppliers and internal teams professionally.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced office environment.
- Self-driven, fast learner with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on accuracy, efficiency and results.
- Basic knowledge of procurement processes, sales coordination and inventory tracking.
- Recent graduate or final-year student (age 22–26 years) with strong academic performance in relevant subjects.
- Distance of travel from home to office in Thika must be less than 60 min
Salary: Remuneration Kes.40K gross per month
