Malawi Procurement Intern, Zomba, Malawi

Job Description

The Procurement Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the Malawi procurement team in executing various sourcing and procurement activities. The Procurement Intern will ensure procurement excellence, cost reduction, and timely payments. She/he provides customer service, maintains quality control, and handles documentation for deliveries.

Responsibilities

Procurement Excellence

• Deliver with +90% On Time in Full (OTIF), at market competitive COGS, 5% cost savings, while ensuring quality assurance and +80% on-time payment for Malawi purchases.
• Ensure quality control standards are maintained throughout the procurement process to ensure we are sourcing quality products for our farmers and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate order deliveries to OAF warehouses/ procurement stores.
• Support in identifying and building new supplier relationships for new and existing products

Customer Service

• Deliver world-class customer service to stakeholders by proactively and professionally communicating the status of their orders and payments at all times
• Address inquiries and resolve issues related to procurement orders and payments.

Timely and Compliant Deliveries

• Ensure timely and compliant deliveries by ensuring correct and compliant documentation is in place to process orders and payments
• Generate and execute RFQs for open-sourced products
• Process purchase orders and contracts for assigned products and services
• Support SAP data entry and payments for assigned orders

Support administrative tasks

• A procurement intern will organize records and digitize paperwork. Will assist the procurement team in operating more efficiently, focusing on strategic tasks, and ensuring easy access to up-to-date information.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply invest in our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We'll hold career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and gain rewarding technical experience.

Qualifications

• Time management
• Data analytical mindset & skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Effective and impactful communication ability
• Problem-solving
• Customer service-oriented
• Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations (Level 4, CIPS), or aDiploma/Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Chain or Store Management

How to Apply

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