Internship Opportunity - Procurement at SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Job Description

To support the procurement function, SNV Kenya is seeking an intern to support with the day-to-day procurement activities for the organization.

The position holder is expected to adhere to the SNV procurement policy while undertaking the following specific activities:

• Support with the day-to-day procurement requests for various projects across the organization.
• Source for quotations and negotiate with suppliers in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Receive and evaluate quotations from suppliers and make recommendations for award.
• Prepare Purchase Orders in line with SNV Kenya policy and send dully approved copies to all the relevant parties.
• Coordinate delivery of goods from vendors and dispatch to various SNV offices.
• Ensure timely delivery of items from various vendors and dispatch to various SNV Kenya country offices.
• Support with carrying out basic due diligence checks for suppliers.
• Coordinate with Finance Department to ensure that payments to vendors are made on time.
• Any tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in procurement /supply chain management
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili; written and oral.
• Intermediate /advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Some previous experience in procurement not required but preferred
• Experience in SAP By Design preferred
• A fast thinker with creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative, learn quickly and be accountable for results.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter
• A person of integrity