Job Description

Purchasing Intern

Purchasing Department | 3–6 months | Paid Internship

We’re a fast-growing food & beverage start-up looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Intern to support our procurement operations. This role offers hands-on exposure to end-to-end purchasing processes, with a focus on packaging materials and non-trade items (office supplies, equipment, services).

Key Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and track Purchase Orders (POs)

• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and complete deliveries

• Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, Production, and Marketing teams

• Assist in inventory monitoring, record-keeping, and supplier coordination

• Support process improvement and automation initiatives

• Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Agriculture, or related field

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficient in MS Office / Google Workspace (Excel/Sheets preferred)

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Interest in automation or process improvement is a plus

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on procurement experience in a dynamic F&B start-up

• Exposure to supplier management and purchasing operations

• Opportunity to work on process improvement and automation projects

• Mentorship from experienced procurement professionals