Job: Strategic Sourcing Graduate Trainee

Company : Amsol; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsol in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, invites applications for a Strategic Sourcing Graduate Trainee. This fixed-term internship provides hands-on training under the Procurement Supervisor, starting with supervised learning and progressing toward independent decisions in supply chain and procurement operations.

Key activities include learning strategic sourcing, supporting procurement operations, analyzing supply chain data, and gaining exposure to supplier negotiations and contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the specified fields.
• Strong numerical, verbal reasoning and analytical skills.
• Proactive problem-solver with good communication.
• Maritime industry exposure is an advantage.
• South African citizenship may be required.
• Flexibility, teamwork and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Participate in activities to gain knowledge in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Assist in procurement operations for efficient sourcing.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify improvements.
• Gain exposure to supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Support logistics planning and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and standards.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize processes.
• Engage in problem-solving and process improvements.
• Progress from supervised learning to independent decisions.

Skills

Numerical skills

Verbal reasoning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Maritime industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Maritime Studies or related fields

Job description

AMSOL is offering a Strategic Sourcing Graduate Trainee position as part of its Graduate Programme. This fixed-term contract will provide practical, hands-on training under the supervision of the Procurement Supervisor. The trainee will start with supervised learning and gradually progress to working independently in supply chain and procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developmental activities to acquire basic knowledge in strategic sourcing and procurement
• Assist in procurement operations, ensuring efficient sourcing and cost-effective purchasing
• Work on analyzing supply chain data, identifying areas for improvement
• Gain exposure to supplier negotiations and contract management
• Support logistics planning and coordination
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry standards
• Collaborate with various departments to optimize supply chain processes
• Participate in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives
• Progress from supervised learning to independent decision-making

Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in:Supply Chain Management,Procurement,Maritime Studies or related fields
• Strong numerical, verbal reasoning, and analytical skills
• Enjoys problem-solving
• Maritime industry exposure is an advantage
• South African citizenship
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, team-oriented, and committed to learning and development

Hiring organization

Amsol

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa