Procurement Intern
Allianz Group, Croydon
Procurement Intern
Salary Not Specified
Allianz Group, Croydon
- Part time
- Temporary
- Remote working
Posted today, 5 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 55a0b4c4ff15424e8e06ed81521c4e78
Full Job Description
- Support Procurement Processes: Assist in the review, analysis, and re-engineering of procurement processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with organisational goals.
- Vendor Management: Collaborate with the procurement team to manage supplier relationships, including maintaining accurate records, tracking performance, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Data Analysis: Analyse procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and areas for improvement. Assist in preparing reports and presentations for the procurement team and senior management.
- Purchase Order Management: Support the creation, processing, and monitoring of purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and procurement best practices.
- Contract Support: Assist in the review and administration of procurement contracts, ensuring that all terms and conditions are met and that contracts are stored and managed effectively.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including finance, operations, and legal, to ensure that procurement activities align with the overall business strategy.
Allianz Partners operates in a fast-paced, matrix, and multicultural environment, supporting over 900 employees in the UK and Ireland. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Intern to support our procurement processes and assist in optimising our supply chain operations., Effective Communication: Strong ability to communicate and engage with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, both orally and in writing. - Analytical Skills: Highly numerate with the ability to interpret and analyse procurement data to support decision-making.
- Attention to Detail: Demonstrate strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Technical Aptitude: Comfortable using procurement and data management software, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.
- Proactive and Efficient: Respond promptly to requests, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
- Collaboration: Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills, able to work effectively in a cross-functional environment. What you Offer You are a highly organised individual with a keen interest in procurement and supply chain management. Your attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks will ensure the smooth operation of procurement processes. You are tech-savvy, quick to learn new systems, and capable of analysing data to support procurement decisions. Confidentiality and integrity are key in your approach to managing sensitive information.
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.