Intern, Procurement

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

SCOPE OF WORK/RESPONSIBILITIES

Having a balance of both Key Assignment and Administrative work will enable the intern to be productive and gain a well-rounded learning experience

KEY ASSIGNMENT WORK

• Assist team member to perform evaluation on commercial proposal submitted by vendors, based on given guidance.

• Support business users to structure Purchase Orders for different spend category, based on guideline provided by line manager.

• Assist team member to do cost analysis and price benchmarking as preparation for commercial negotiation (hotel room rate, standard rate negotiation for contingent workers, spend analysis for renewal of medical & travel assistance services etc).

• Utilize ERP system tool (Coupa) and Microsoft Office suites for data analysis and report generation.

• Assist team members in managing contracts & services owned by Sourcing team (travel services, printer, mobile phone line).

REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing Bachelor or Professional Degree in any fields, preferably Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Finance.

• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• A proactive approach to learning and a keen interest in procurement and supply chain operations

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Exposure to real-world procurement challenges and solutions.

• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.

• Develop teamwork spirit in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.