Supply Chain Graduate Intern

Learn supply chain best practices and assist in operations to optimize procurement processes.

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Overview

Learn supply chain best practices and assist in operations to optimize procurement processes.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Business Administration, or equivalent professional qualification (advanced CIPS).
  • Membership in the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) in good standing.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to precision and accuracy, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all supply chain activities.
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fostering effective collaboration and understanding among team members and external stakeholders.
  • Actively contribute to a collaborative team environment, supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals and success.
  • Display a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new processes and technologies, swiftly acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

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InternJob Description:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Learn Supply Chain Best Practices: Gain exposure to industry-standard supply chain practices and methodologies. Acquire knowledge about inventory management, demand forecasting, vendor relationships, and more.
  • Utilisation of ProVision System: Proficiently navigate and utilize the ProVision online procurement system for various procurement activities, including requisition processing and tracking
  • Assist in Supply Chain Operations: Collaborate with the Regional Supply Chain Specialist in executing supply chain tasks, ensuring that processes run smoothly and efficiently
  • Purchase Order Management: Share purchase orders with suppliers and diligently follow up to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Team Collaboration: Work as part of a dynamic team, learning how to communicate effectively, delegate responsibilities, and collaborate with colleagues to achieve common goals.
  • Continuous Improvement and Item Catalogue Management: Contribute to the identification of areas for improvement within the supply chain and actively participate in process enhancements and review and update the Item Catalogue within the ProVision system to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Document Management and Data Analysis: Gain hands-on experience in data analysis and reporting, which is a crucial aspect of optimizing supply chain performance and maintain all supporting documents related to sourcing events, ensuring proper documentation and records are stored in the system.
  • Supplier Performance Monitoring and Problem Solving: Participate in problem-solving activities, helping to identify and resolve supply chain challenges. This experience will enhance your critical thinking and decision-making skills. Collect feedback from internal stakeholders and user functions on supplier performance, following established Supplier Performance Management (SPM) guidelines .
  • Timely Responses: Proactively provide feedback and updates to requesters on their procurement requests within a maximum timeframe of 48 hours

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE Required Professional Experience

  • Bachelors’, Masters or PhD students

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

  • 1.Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Business Administration, or equivalent professional qualification (advanced CIPS).
    1. Supply Chain Management Certificates and Membership To Appropriate Supply Chain Institutes I.e. Membership in the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) in good standing.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Adherence to Procurement Policies: Comprehensively understand and consistently apply World Vision's procurement policies and procedures to maintain the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
  • Detail-Oriented: Demonstrate a strong commitment to precision and accuracy, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in all supply chain activities.
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fostering effective collaboration and understanding among team members and external stakeholders.
  • Team Player: Actively contribute to a collaborative team environment, supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals and success. Build relationships both internally and externally to drive organizational results while respecting and leveraging differences.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, gender, and background backgrounds, promoting an inclusive and respectful work environment.
  • Coordination: Demonstrate the ability to coordinate tasks and activities efficiently to ensure seamless supply chain processes.
  • Fast Learner: Display a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new processes and technologies, swiftly acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to quickly learn a new process or system? This question assesses your ability to adapt and learn on the job. Provide an example that highlights your proactive learning and application.
How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work? The interviewer wants to understand your commitment to quality. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you worked in a team to achieve a goal. What was your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time you identified an area for improvement in a process. What did you do? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you communicated effectively with someone from a different background? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take to build relationships with suppliers? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a complaint from an internal stakeholder regarding delivery delays? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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