Procurement Internship

About The Role: As a Procurement Intern, you will support Accesco Living's procurement and purchasing activities by assisting with vendor research, supplier coordination, quotation management, purchase documentation, and procurement processes. This role offers hands-on exposure to sourcing, supplier management, cost comparison, inventory coordination, and procurement operations. You will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure that products and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities: • Research and identify potential suppliers and vendors for products and services. • Assist in sourcing products based on quality, pricing, availability, and business requirements. • Contact and communicate with suppliers to gather product information, pricing, and quotations. • Maintain and update vendor and supplier databases. • Assist in negotiating pricing, delivery timelines, and basic commercial terms with suppliers under supervision. • Prepare and maintain purchase-related documents, records, and trackers. • Assist in creating and processing purchase orders and procurement requests. • Follow up with vendors regarding pending quotations, orders, invoices, and deliveries. • Assist in monitoring inventory and identifying procurement requirements. • Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier information, quotations, and transactions. • Assist in resolving basic supplier or delivery-related issues by coordinating with the relevant teams. • Help create and update procurement SOPs, processes, and documentation. • Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, products, and pricing trends. Requirements: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Comfortable conducting online research and working with spreadsheets. • Good organisational and follow-up skills. • Basic understanding of purchasing and procurement processes. • Ability to compare prices, quotations, and supplier information. • Basic knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets and MS Office/Google Workspace is an advantage. • Detail-oriented and comfortable working with documentation and records. • Proactive, responsible, and willing to learn. • Ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal teams. • Previous procurement experience is not mandatory; freshers are welcome. Skills And Qualifications: • Supplier Research & Sourcing – Ability to identify and research potential vendors based on business requirements. • Documentation & Record Keeping – Ability to maintain accurate purchase orders, quotations, invoices, and supplier records. • Excel & Data Management – Comfortable working with spreadsheets, trackers, and basic data analysis. • Problem-Solving & Initiative – Ability to identify procurement challenges and assist in finding suitable solutions. Summary: This is a 3-month internship opportunity with Accesco Living, focused on gaining practical experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor coordination, and purchasing operations. The intern will support the procurement process by researching suppliers, comparing quotations, maintaining procurement records, coordinating with vendors, and assisting internal teams with purchasing requirements. This role provides an opportunity to develop skills in supplier management, cost analysis, negotiation, documentation, and business operations within a growing organisation.