Procurement Intern

Thornton Tomasetti; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott South Africa is seeking motivated graduates to join our Procurement Internship Programme. This internship offers hands-on experience across procurement, customer service, and supply chain in the healthcare industry.

Gain mentorship from experienced professionals and develop professionally in a global corporate environment, with exposure to cross-functional processes and stakeholder management. You will learn best practices in healthcare supply chain and gain real-world exposure in a

Qualifications

• Completed Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or related field.
• Not currently employed.
• Ideally have no formal work experience.
• Available to start on 1 November.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to procurement, customer service and supply chain functions.
• Assisting in day-to-day procurement activities and administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Proactive attitude

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Procurement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in procurment within a leading global healthcare company? Abbott South Africa is seeking motivated and enthusiastic graduates to join our Procurement Internship Programme. This opportunity offers hands‑on experience across key commercial operations, providing valuable exposure to procurement activities, and business operations within the healthcare industry. This internship is designed to provide graduates with meaningful learning opportunities, professional development, and real‑world experience within a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to a leading multinational healthcare organization
• Practical experience across, Customer Service,and Procurement functions
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Professional development within a global corporate environment
• Insight into healthcare supply chain operations and best practices
• Exposure to cross-functional business processes and stakeholder management

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must have a completed Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field
• Not be currently employed
• Ideally have no formal work experience
• Be available to start on 1 November (that includes - your studies must be complete )
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live healthier lives through innovative healthcare solutions. Our interns are provided with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful work that impacts patients and healthcare providers across the world.

If you're passionate about Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or Customer Service and are looking to build your career within a world‑class organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Family

Supply Chain

Division

GPS Global Purchasing Services

Location

South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place

Work Shift

Standard

Travel

No

Medical Surveillance

No

Significant Work Activities

Not Applicable

Salary

The base pay for this position is N/A. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Company Culture

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.