Purchasing Intern at L'Oréal

A Day in the Life

Ready to dive into the world of purchasing at a global beauty leader? As a Purchasing Intern at our Midrand Factory, you'll gain practical experience in managing procurement processes and contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Vendor Master Data: Maintain and update vendor master data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Vendor Onboarding: Manage the onboarding process for new vendors, verifying compliance with L'Oréal policies.
• Sourcing & Procurement Systems: Utilize mySourcing and SAP for referencing and operational routines.
• Spend Analysis: Conduct monthly spend analysis, identifying and reporting any anomalies.
• RFQ Management: Prepare and launch Requests for Quotation (RFQs) in alignment with stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Evaluate and manage risks related to purchasing, escalating issues as needed.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise between suppliers, internal departments, and customers to ensure effective communication.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Identify potential suppliers, build relationships with existing suppliers, and conduct supplier visits.
• EHS Leadership: Sensitize suppliers on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements and encourage reporting.

 Your Future Team

• Join a dynamic purchasing team at the forefront of sourcing and procurement for L'Oréal. We offer a collaborative environment where you'll learn from experienced professionals and contribute to key business decisions.

 Who You Are

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for supply chain management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can contribute to strategic purchasing decisions? If so, we want you on our team! Here's what we're looking for:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Drive & Initiative: Ability to work under pressure, demonstrate initiative, and maintain high energy levels.
• Organization & Time Management: Excellent organizational skills, deadline-driven, and able to manage time effectively.
• Teamwork & Independence: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Multi-tasking & Attention to Detail: Ability to multi-task while maintaining high attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• Minimum B-Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management/CIPS or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of working experience in Purchasing.
• Experience in Packaging and Development environment preferred (FMCG or Manufacturing a plus).