Procurement Intern

Schneider Electric; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a motivated Procurement Intern in Malaysia to support daily purchasing and supplier management activities. You will gain hands-on experience in RFQ management, PO processing, cost analysis, and procurement operations while contributing to project requirements.

The role offers exposure to cross-functional procurement processes, supplier onboarding, and data reporting. You will work with experienced professionals to develop practical skills and gain business insight

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Logistics Management or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in issuing RFQs to suppliers and evaluating quotations.
• Update and maintain supplier databases and records.
• Create and process purchase orders in ERP systems.
• Prepare procurement reports and spend analysis.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders on procurement needs.
• Participate in procurement meetings and supplier evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Multitasking

Willingness to learn procurement

Education

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Business Administration

Engineering

Finance

Logistics Management

Related disciplines

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Intern to support the Procurement and Supply Chain team in daily purchasing and supplier management activities. The intern will gain hands-on experience in sourcing, supplier coordination, RFQ management, purchase order processing, cost analysis, and procurement operations while contributing to business objectives and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Support

• Assist in preparing and issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers.
• Support the evaluation and comparison of supplier quotations.
• Follow up with suppliers on quotations, delivery schedules, and documentation.
• Assist buyers in procurement activities for projects and operational requirements.

Supplier Management

• Maintain and update supplier databases and records.
• Support supplier onboarding and qualification activities.
• Assist in gathering supplier documentation such as certifications, registrations, and compliance records.
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and delivery commitments.

Purchase Order Administration

• Assist in creating and processing purchase orders in ERP systems.
• Track order status and delivery schedules.
• Verify procurement documentation and ensure records are properly maintained.
• Support invoice matching and payment follow-up activities.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare procurement reports and spend analysis.
• Support cost benchmarking and market research activities.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain procurement trackers and dashboards.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding procurement requirements.
• Support project teams in obtaining procurement-related information.
• Participate in procurement and supplier meetings when required.

Requirements

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in:
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Business Administration
• Engineering
• Finance
• Logistics Management
• Or related disciplines

Skills & Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong willingness to learn procurement and supply chain processes.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Knowledge of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain concepts.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools is an advantage.

Learning Opportunities

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract and Commercial Management
• Procurement Analytics
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Purchase Order Management
• Project Procurement
• Supply Chain Operations
• ERP Systems and Procurement Tools

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of assigned procurement tasks.
• Accuracy of procurement documentation and records.
• Responsiveness in supplier follow-up activities.
• Quality of spend analysis and reporting.
• Adherence to procurement processes and compliance requirements.

What We Offer

• Practical exposure to end-to-end procurement processes.
• Opportunity to work with experienced procurement professionals.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing and supplier management.
• Professional development and mentoring.
• Exposure to real business and project procurement activities.

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