Intern - Procurement at Fred Hollows Foundation

About the Position

The Procurement Intern will be exposed to a real industry experience from the academic learning gained in college/university. This internship is a six months program aiming to give entry-level candidates work experience, personal and professional development through on-job mentorship and coaching.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Receive Intent to purchase from requesters and ensure they are fully approved.
• Assist in the solicitation of quotations, proposals, and tendering process.
• Assist with analyzing quotations received on a timely basis.
• In tandem with the Procurement Manager, assist in managing vendor database.
• Assist with sending communications to vendors including Local Purchase Orders.
• Support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the annual Procurement Plan, monitor progress and assist to make suggestions for overcoming bottlenecks.
• Assist with the preparation of documents and implementation of the document/file management system.
• Assist with asset inventory management.
• Implement best practices throughout the procurement cycle.
• Assist in the preparation of reports.
• Perform other tasks as requested by your line manager.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Purchase and Supplies or related field
• Any professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Previous internship experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, Outlook
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness to identify and solve issues proactively