Intern, Procurement at SBM Bank

Job Summary:

To manage and deliver effective procurement and purchasing services to all areas of the business whilst establishing the best practice procurement and purchasing systems and procedures. The role holder will enhance purchasing processes and align the procurement function with the organizational strategy in supporting the Bank’s operations and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and reviewing requisitions from users to confirm that specifications are clear. 
• Issue RFQs to potential suppliers, analysis and award of the same.
• Maintain up-to-date records of the contract repository 
• Tracking auto renewal and expiration dates and triggering the contracting process with user departments in good time. 
• Expediting contract approval with the relevant parties. 
• Completion and Issuance of Local Purchase Orders.
• Monitoring deliveries from suppliers to ensure conformity with specifications.  

Personal Attributes: 

• Team player 
• Results Oriented
• Effective Communication – verbal and written
• Self-drive with ability to work with minimum supervision 
• Initiative
• Thoroughness
• High level of Integrity.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

•  Negotiation Skills 
• Analytical and Presentation Skills 
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Knowledge of basic contract laws 
• Knowledge of procurement and purchasing procedures

Professional & Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Supply Chain Management, and/or Business-related field. 
• Member of a professional body e.g KISM, CIPS.