Intern, Procurement | Kuala Lumpur, MY

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 on the business, and we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Reporting to Head of Sourcing, the intern shall be immersed in the dynamics of the procurement process, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations. This role shall be supporting and assisting the day-to-day procurement operation following the company policies and standard procedures.

SCOPE OF WORK/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist team members in performing evaluations on commercial proposals submitted by vendors, based on given guidance.
• Support business users in structuring POs for different spend categories, based on guidelines provided by line manager.
• Assist team members in conducting cost analysis and price benchmarking as preparation for commercial negotiation (hotel room rates, standard rate negotiation for contingent workers, spend analysis for renewal of medical & travel assistance services, etc.).
• Utilize ERP system tool (Coupa) and Microsoft Office suite for data analysis and report generation.
• Assist team members in managing contracts & services owned by the Sourcing team (travel services, printer, mobile phone line).

REQUIREMENTS

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Professional Degree in any field, 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 and benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organization 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.