Job: Procurement Intern

Company : FUCHS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

FUCHS is offering a 12-month work-based learning internship in the manufacturing sector. The role supports the Procurement team with inventory management, supplier selection, administrative tasks, quotation analysis, and purchase order preparation.

The successful candidate will develop hands-on experience in purchasing commodities and services while learning in a structured internship program with an emphasis on teamwork and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain management, logistics or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is essential.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and drive tasks.
• Strong multitasking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management to support procurement activities.
• Assist with supplier selection and negotiations.
• Provide general administrative support to the Procurement team.
• Analyse quotations and invoices, and secure favorable terms.
• Prepare purchase orders and requisition reports.
• Assist with purchasing commodities and services.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

A 12-month work-based learning internship providing hands-on experience within the manufacturing industry. The intern will support the Procurement team with inventory management, supplier selection, administrative tasks, quotation analysis, purchase order preparation, and purchasing of commodities and services.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management.
• Assist with selecting suitable suppliers for products and services.
• Provide general administrative support to the Procurement team.
• Assist with analysing, negotiating, and securing quotations as well as invoices.
• Prepare purchase order and purchase requisition reports.
• Purchase of commodities and services.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or any related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) - essential.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise important projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and drive individual assignments/projects.
• Ability to multitask - key for this role.

Hiring organization

FUCHS

Employment Type: internship