Asia Pacific - Regional Procurement Intern (1H 2027)

Shiseido; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & Guidance

Regional Exposure

Meaningful Projects

Job summary

Shiseido NEXT Internship Programme 2027 is a Regional Procurement Intern role designed for aspiring talents in engineering or science. You will support APAC indirect procurement sourcing, supplier governance, sustainability tasks, and spend reporting, while coordinating across markets.

You will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with colleagues across Asia Pacific, and learn from experienced professionals within a global beauty company with a rich heritage.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Good written and spoken English; additional APAC language is an advantage.
• Analytical, organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Clear and professional communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and RFP support across APAC markets.
• Support vendor validation and onboarding processes.
• Assist with policy guidance, templates and compliance tracking.
• Support regional data coordination, KPI tracking and reporting.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Procurement awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in engineering/science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Shiseido NEXT Internship Programme 2027

Role: Regional Procurement Intern

Shape your future. Create beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido, beauty goes beyond products. It is about empowering people, driving innovation, and creating meaningful impact.

Why Shiseido NEXT?

At Shiseido, we believe every career journey begins with opportunity.

Shiseido NEXT is designed to give aspiring talents meaningful exposure, real-world experience, and opportunities to grow alongside industry professionals.

Through the Shiseido NEXT Internship Programme, you'll gain hands-on experience working on real business projects, collaborate with colleagues across Asia Pacific, and learn from experienced professionals in a global beauty company with over 150 years of heritage.

This is more than an internship. It is an opportunity to discover your potential, develop future-ready skills, and take the next step in your career journey.

What You'll Do

As a Regional Procurement Intern, you will support the Asia Pacific (APAC) Indirect Procurement team's regional sourcing, supplier governance, sustainability implementation, spend/saving reporting, and day-to-day coordination across markets.

You Will

• Sourcing and RFP support: Assist with supplier research, RFP preparation, proposal and quotation comparison, evaluation records, trackers, presentations, and follow-ups.
• Sourcing governance: Support new-vendor validation by checking business justification and required documents; maintain approval records and follow up on incomplete submissions.
• Policy support: Respond to routine procurement policy and process questions using approved guidance; prepare FAQs, templates, communications, and compliance trackers; elevate exceptions to Procurement.
• POSM Eco-Guideline: Support APAC implementation of the 5R approach: Respect, Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Replace; coordinate market and supplier data, track KPI progress, maintain evidence, and support workshops and reports.
• Supplier onboarding and compliance: Track NDA, Supplier Code of Conduct, sustainability assessment, supplier master data, contract status, and other required records.
• Analytics and administration: Support spend analysis, category and supplier classification, savings and project reporting, document filing, meeting actions, and management updates.

What You'll Gain

• Regional Exposure: Work with colleagues from diverse markets across Asia Pacific and gain insights within a regional organization.
• Meaningful Projects: Contribute and take on meaningful projects with real business impact.
• Mentorship & Guidance: Receive coaching and support from experienced professionals who are invested in your development.
• Future-Ready Skills: Explore the latest trends, innovations, and advancements within the beauty industry and continuously learn and develop new skills.
• Professional Network: Connect with professionals across functions and markets while expanding your industry knowledge.

Who We’re Looking For

You Are

• Currently pursuing a diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering or science or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Good written and spoken English; an additional APAC language is an advantage.
• Analytical, organised, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through.
• Clear and professional communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Curious, collaborative, discreet, and willing to learn in a regional environment.
• Keen to learn about Procurement in corporate world.

Learn. Contribute. Grow.

Take your NEXT step with Shiseido.