Intern, Procurement

HLB; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank is seeking a Procurement Intern to join the procurement team. You will gain hands-on experience in sourcing, purchasing, and contract activities, contributing to cost-saving initiatives and supplier relationship management.

The role reports to the Procurement Manager and supports daily procurement operations. The ideal candidate is pursuing or has completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management or a related supply-chain field, with strong English and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, or a relevant supply‑chain qualification.
• Strong interest in procurement, supply chain and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the sourcing process, including market research and supplier comparison documentation.
• Support management of corporate service contracts with documentation, filing, and performance monitoring tasks.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives by analyzing basic corporate service spending data.
• Maintain supplier records and act as a point of contact for routine inquiries.
• Execute daily administrative procurement tasks, including processing requisitions and orders.
• Support assessment of basic risks within procurement and supply chain through data compilation.

Skills

English proficiency

Malay proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Management or supply-chain

Tools

Oracle (e-procurement)

Job description

Define your future at Hong Leong Bank

Overview

We are seeking Procurement Intern to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will provide essential support to the team, gaining valuable hands‑on experience in the execution of sourcing, purchasing, and contract activities. This position is ideal for a proactive individual looking to build a strong foundational knowledge of procurement principles, cost management, and efficiency drivers within a professional setting.

The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Functional (Job Responsibilities)

• Assist in the execution of the sourcing process, including market research, identifying potential suppliers, and preparing comparison documentation.
• Support the management of various corporate service contracts by assisting with documentation, filing, and performance monitoring tasks.
• Contribute to cost‑saving initiatives by analyzing basic corporate service spending data and identifying initial areas for optimization.
• Help maintain supplier records and act as a point of contact for routine supplier inquiries to ensure timely service and information flow.
• Execute daily administrative procurement tasks, such as processing purchase requisitions and orders, and providing logistical support for larger team projects.
• Support the assessment of basic risks within the procurement and supply chain process through data compilation and verification.

Education/Qualification

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, or a relevant supply‑chain qualification.

Experience/Requirements

• 6 months internship duration is preferred.
• Experience through academic projects or part‑time work is a plus.
• A strong interest in procurement, supply chain, and business operations is essential.
• Familiarity with concepts of sustainability, green procurement, or e‑procurement systems (like Oracle) is a bonus.
• Working proficiency in English and Malay (written/spoken) and competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word & Excel).

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life‑long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.