Procurement & Sourcing Intern

Scimplify; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 167,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate of Internship Completion

Potential full-time conversion

Job summary

Scimplify is seeking a proactive Procurement & Sourcing Intern to join the Supply Chain team in Bengaluru. You will support end-to-end procurement for chemical supplies and Capex, collaborate with Project Management, and engage with vendors to ensure timely and compliant procurement.

You will gain hands-on exposure to supplier negotiations, market research, and contract terms, with mentorship from experienced professionals and potential for full-time conversion based on performance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Admin, Chemical/Industrial Eng, or related field.
• Basic familiarity with chemical sourcing, raw materials, or capital goods procurement is a plus.
• Strong numerical aptitude with Excel/Sheets for data analysis and summaries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement for Chemicals and Capex, track material requirements with Project Management.
• Identify and shortlist vendors based on specs, quality, and compliance.
• Perform price benchmarking and compile RFQs/RFPs for cost efficiencies.
• Assist in negotiating prices, terms, delivery schedules, and SLAs.
• Manage PO lifecycle from requisition to expediting and payment coordination.

Skills

Excel/Sheets

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

BSc in SCM

Business Administration

Chemical/Industrial Eng

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement & Sourcing Intern to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will work closely with Project Management and key internal stakeholders to execute end-to-end procurement for chemical supplies and capital expenditure (Capex) requirements. This internship offers hands-on experience in vendor management, market research, price benchmarking, and contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Procurement Coordination: Collaborate directly with the Project Management team to track material requirements and ensure timely procurement for Chemicals and Capex equipment.
• Vendor Identification & Sourcing: Research, evaluate, and shortlist potential vendors based on technical specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Price Benchmarking & Cost Analysis: Analyze market trends, perform cost benchmarking, and prepare comparative statements (RFQs/RFPs) to drive cost efficiencies.
• Negotiation & Terms Settlement: Assist in negotiating prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers.
• End-to-End Procurement Handling: Manage the complete purchase order (PO) lifecycle from requisition review and PO creation to expediting deliveries, resolving supply issues, and coordinating with finance for payment processing.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Understanding: Basic familiarity with chemical sourcing, raw materials, or capital goods procurement is a strong plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong numerical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets for data analysis and comparative summaries.
• Negotiation & Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills with a confidence to interact with external vendors and internal teams.
• Detail-Oriented & Organized: Ability to multitask, manage tight timelines, and keep procurement documentation accurate.

What You Will Learn & Gain

• Direct exposure to real-world strategic sourcing and Capex procurement workflows.
• Hands-on experience in vendor negotiations and commercial contract terms.
• Mentorship from experienced procurement professionals.
• Internship Completion Certificate and potential for full-time conversion based on performance.