Job Description

Posted on April 24, 2024

WÉ’RE HIRING!
Procurement Intern (Lusaka)
Yalelo is looking for a switched-on, focused, energetic, and results-driven Procurment Intern to join our Procurement team in Lusaka with occasional travel to Siavonga. His/ her responsibilities will typically revolve around providing support to the procurement team in various tasks related to sourcing, purchasing, expediting and supplier management
The right-fit candidate will perform the following tasks:

Assist in sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers/vendors based on quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
Aid in negotiating pricing and contractual terms with suppliers to achieve favourable agreements.
Support the procurement team in issuing purchase orders and managing order fulfilment processes.
Help maintain accurate procurement records and documentation, including supplier contracts, purchase orders, and invoices.
Help collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and aid accordingly.
Participate in inventory management activities, including tracking stock levels and monitoring inventory replenishment.
Assist in conducting supplier performance evaluations and implementing improvement initiatives as needed.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in procurement to contribute fresh ideas and insights to the team.
Provide general administrative support to the procurement department, such as organizing meetings, preparing reports, and handling correspondence.
Helps expedite all deliveries.
Works with team members and Procurement manager to complete tasks and duties

Requirements for the Procurement Intern

Full grade 12 certificate
Diploma or better in purchasing and Supply or other related discipline
Must be a fully paid-up member of ZIPS.
0–2 years work experience
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills desired.

If this is you, we kindly send your application with relevant supporting documents to [email protected] before 25, April 2024.