Malawi Procurement Intern

Job summary

Looking for a Procurement Intern with a good knowledge of procurement with an Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations (Level 4,CIPS), or a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Management, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Procurement Excellence:
• Deliver with +90% On Time in Full (OTIF), at market competitive COGS, 5% cost savings, while ensuring quality assurance and +80% on-time payment for Malawi purchases.
• Ensure quality control standards are maintained throughout the procurement process to ensure we are sourcing quality products for our farmers and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate order deliveries to OAF warehouses/ procurement stores.
• Support in identifying and building new supplier relationships for new and existing products
• Customer Service
• Deliver world-class customer service to stakeholders by proactively and professionally communicating the status of their orders and payments at all times
• Address inquiries and resolve issues related to procurement orders and payments.
• Timely and Compliant Deliveries
• Ensure timely and compliant deliveries by ensuring correct and compliant documentation is in place to process orders and payments
• Generate and execute RFQs for open-sourced products
• Process purchase orders and contracts for assigned products and services
• Support SAP data entry and payments for assigned orders
• Support administrative tasks:
• A procurement intern will organize records and digitize paperwork. Will assist the procurement team in operating more efficiently, focusing on strategic tasks, and ensuring easy access to up-to-date information.
• Career Growth and Development
• We have a strong culture of constant learning and we deeply invest in our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training, and regular feedback on your performance. We’ll hold career reviews every one-three months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and gain rewarding technical experience.

Requirements

• Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
• Time management
• Data analytical mindset & skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Effective and impactful communication ability
• Problem-solving
• Customer service-oriented
• Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations (Level 4, CIPS), or aDiploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Chain or Store Management.

How to apply

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Company

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

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