Argentum International is looking for a dedicated person to join its team as a Procurement Intern.

Job purpose

The Procurement Intern will support the Procurement team in day-to-day sourcing, purchasing, supplier management and contract administration activities while leveraging their finance background to assist with budgeting, cost analysis, invoice verification and financial reporting.

The internship is designed to provide practical exposure to procurement processes, financial controls and supply chain operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing goods and services in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and purchase orders.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure value for money.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier databases.
• Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, deliveries and outstanding items.
• Support supplier evaluation and vendor performance assessments.
• Assist in procurement planning.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes before payment processing.
• Assist in preparing procurement budgets and expenditure reports.
• Monitor purchase commitments and track procurement spending.
• Support cost analysis and price comparisons for procurement decisions.
• Reconcile procurement transactions with finance records.
• Assist with month-end procurement and financial reporting activities.
• Organize procurement documentation and filing systems.
• Maintain the confidentiality of procurement and financial information.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or be final-year students in one of the following fields:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Procurement and Supply Management
• Commerce
• Business Administration
• Economics or a related field

A background in Finance or Accounting is highly preferred. A Procurement background is an added advantage.

Skills and competencies

• Basic understanding of procurement and purchasing principles.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting concepts.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Assist in sourcing goods and services in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and purchase orders.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure value for money.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier databases.
• Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, deliveries and outstanding items.
• Support supplier evaluation and vendor performance assessments.
• Assist in procurement planning.
• Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes before payment processing.
• Assist in preparing procurement budgets and expenditure reports.
• Monitor purchase commitments and track procurement spending.
• Support cost analysis and price comparisons for procurement decisions.
• Reconcile procurement transactions with finance records.
• Assist with month-end procurement and financial reporting activities.
• Organize procurement documentation and filing systems.
• Maintain the confidentiality of procurement and financial information.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Procurement Manager.

• Basic understanding of procurement and purchasing principles.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting concepts.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or be final-year students in one of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Procurement and Supply Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• A background in Finance or Accounting is highly preferred. A Procurement background is an added advantage.