Procurement Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Intern

Department: Procurement General

Position Type: Internship (4-6 Months Contract)

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Intern to join our team for a 4to 6-month program. In this role, you will work closely with senior procurement specialists to support daily purchasing operations, vendor management, market sourcing, and data analysis. This hands-on position provides practical exposure to end-to-end supply chain processes, spend analytics, and modern productivity tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Processing: Assist in generating, reviewing, and processing Purchase Orders (POs).

• Sourcing & RFQ Support: Draft Requests for Quotations (RFQs), distribute them to suppliers, evaluate incoming bids, and assemble quote comparison matrices.

• Market & Vendor Sourcing: Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers, explore alternative materials, and monitor market trends.

• Vendor & Database Maintenance: Update and maintain vendor records, supplier databases, and procurement tracking logs.

• Order Tracking & Operations: Track delivery statuses to ensure timely fulfillments and assist in resolving minor supply or invoice discrepancies.

• Spend Analytics & SOPs: Support the team in analyzing historical spending data to uncover cost-saving opportunities and document standard operating procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Engineering or a related field.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) for data analysis.

• Proficiency in Generative AI platforms (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT) for research, drafting, and workflow optimization.

• Basic familiarity with ERP/Procurement software systems is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail, strong organization, and numerical accuracy.

• Proactive learning attitude, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to collaborate.

Benefits & Support Provided

• Mentorship & Guidance: Assigned 1-on-1 senior mentor for daily guidance and weekly progress check-ins.

• Program Roadmap: Structured 4-phase learning journey covering onboarding, sourcing, analytics, and capstone project experience.

• Allowances: MYR 1,000 monthly allowance + MYR 15 daily food allowance.