Procurement Intern

About the role

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Procurement Intern to support the daily procurement operations of our country office. Working under the supervision of a Procurement Officer, you will assist in obtaining quotes, generating purchase orders, processing invoices and maintaining procurement records while contributing to process improvements and cost‑effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Track procurement requests from the plan, remind users of deadlines and ensure timely submission.
• Generate purchase orders and monitor deliveries to guarantee on‑time receipt of goods and services.
• Submit invoices to finance, resolve any discrepancies and support timely supplier payments.
• Communicate tender outcomes, negotiate purchases for value for money and maintain documentation.
• File physical procurement documents, archive vendor samples and support internal stakeholder training on procurement policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of commodity purchasing, procurement processes and vendor relations.
• Proficiency in the local language and English.
• Strong oral and written communication, customer‑service orientation and ability to work independently or in a team.

Required skills

• MS Office applications (Word, Outlook).
• Basic use of purchasing or procurement software.