Nairobi, Kenya

Procurement Intern

 Job Description:

Procurement Intern

Location: Mombasa Road, Nairobi
Employment Type: Internship (6 months, with possible absorption based on performance)
Compensation: Small stipend, plus transport and lunch provided
Application Deadline: Thursday, 15th October 2026

About the Client

Our client is an established organisation based along Mombasa Road, Nairobi. They are looking for a motivated Procurement Intern to join their team and gain practical, hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain operations.

Job Summary

The Procurement Intern will support the procurement team in the day-to-day sourcing, purchasing and supplier management activities of the organisation. This is an opportunity for a recent graduate to build practical experience in procurement processes, documentation and supplier engagement, with the possibility of absorption into a permanent role based on performance at the end of the 6-month internship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the procurement team in sourcing goods and services from suppliers
  • Prepare and process purchase requisitions, quotations and local purchase orders
  • Obtain and compare supplier quotations and assist with supplier evaluation
  • Maintain accurate procurement records, files and supplier databases
  • Follow up with suppliers on deliveries, pricing and outstanding orders
  • Liaise with user departments and the stores team on procurement needs and deliveries
  • Assist with tracking inventory levels and raising requests for replenishment
  • Provide general administrative support to the procurement department
  • Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Procurement Manager

Requirements

  • Diploma or degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field
  • Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Basic knowledge of procurement processes and documentation
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word
  • Good communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Attention to detail and a high level of integrity
  • Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment

What the Client Offers

  • Hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain operations
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
  • Small monthly stipend
  • Transport and lunch provided
  • Possible absorption into a permanent role based on performance at the end of the 6-month internship

Application

  • Interested candidates should submit their updated CV and a cover letter on our Career Page by Thursday, 15th October 2026.
  • Apply directly through our Career Page: https://gaprecruitment.careers-page.com/
  • For any enquiries, please contact us at +254 784 155 512
  • Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a professional recruitment firm that does not charge candidates for placement and does not discriminate.
  Required Skills:

Performance Road Inventory Support BASIC Supply Chain Enquiries Administrative Support Operations Recruitment Quotations Sourcing Compensation Purchase Orders Supply Deliveries Supply Chain Management Purchasing Word Attention To Detail Procurement Databases Suppliers Records Negotiation Excel Administration MS Office Documentation Business Communication Management