Procurement Specialist

About the role

Procurement internship offering hands-on experience supporting global sourcing of goods and services. You will collaborate with experienced employees on RFPs, vendor negotiations, inventory, purchase orders, logistics, and spend analysis, while contributing to process improvements and receiving broader business training through seminars, discussions, and classes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute requests for proposal with procurement team members.
• Negotiate with vendors and evaluate differing quotations.
• Manage inventory, raise purchase orders, and support global logistics.
• Analyze procurement spend data and research sourcing opportunities.
• Improve internal procurement processes and operational efficiency.
• Support planning, execution, and problem-solving across pre-purchase and post-purchase activities.

Training and Support

• Work alongside full-time employees who provide mentorship on real-world procurement projects.
• Attend lunch seminars, real-time desk discussions, and classes covering broader business fundamentals.

Requirements

• Show passion for supply chain management, including sourcing, inventory, logistics, or transportation.
• Demonstrate high proficiency in Excel.
• Be intellectually curious, collaborative, eager to learn, and comfortable asking questions.
• Communicate strongly in written and verbal settings.
• Take initiative when solving problems without clear answers.