Job Title: Procurement Intern
Job Description for a Procurement Intern/Trainee
On the job training to develop into a procurement assistant/analyst by supporting day-to-day purchasing and sourcing activities, ensuring timely and compliant procurement process
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with purchase requisition (PR) review, RFQ preparation
- Help sourcing; request and compare quotations (RFQ/RFP).
- Follow up RFQ with suppliers, submission schedule/extension, technical documentation.
- Support with technical queries from suppliers.
- Fill out and update the RFQs follow up shared file
- Archive data from RFQs, emails, quotes, CBE, and technical documents Participate in supplier onboarding, HSE pre-qualification, and due diligence checks.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop practical skills in procurement process, reporting through softwares used by MOSEN and stakeholder communication.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or recent graduate in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP); PowerPoint and Word proficiency.
- Basic understanding of procurement principles; SAP or ERP exposure is a plus.
- English and French proficiency required.
Competencies
- Attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Good communication and teamwork.
- Time management and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Integrity and adherence to compliance standards.
- Analytical mindset; comfortable with numbers and reports.
Tools/Systems
- Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, SharePoint), Power BI basics is a plus; SAP on the job-training will be provided
- SharePoint/Teams for document management; Outlook for supplier communications.
Reporting Line
- Reports to: Procurement Manager or his designate
- Key interfaces: Requestors, Legal, Finance, HSE, and Suppliers.
Working Conditions
- Office-based in Dakar with occasional supplier/warehouse visits.
