Ikigai, a coworking office space in Nairobi, is hiring a Procurement Intern.
The Procurement Intern will assist the Procurement Function in ensuring the timely and efficient sourcing, ordering, receiving, and tracking of goods and services across Ikigai’s cafés, kitchens, locations, offices, and events. The role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in supplier management, purchasing, inventory control, procurement documentation, and data reporting within a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Procurement Intern who is passionate about supporting efficient procurement operations and ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services across Ikigai’s locations. You are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory management, and operational excellence. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively with different teams, and are committed to helping ensure resources are available where and when they are needed.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
Professional Experience
Previous internship, attachment, volunteer experience, or exposure to procurement, administration, inventory management, hospitality, operations, or supply chain will be an added advantage.
Key Skills and Knowledge
- Strong alignment with Ikigai’s mission, values, and collaborative culture.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with keen attention to detail.
- Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to proactively identify and address operational challenges.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, accountability, and accuracy when handling procurement documentation and inventory records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to manage and analyze procurement data.
