Intern, Procurement at Prudential plc

, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office, Procurement, Supply Chain Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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 to 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 member to perform evaluation on commercial proposal submitted by vendors, based on given guidance. support business user to structure PO for different spend category, based on guideline provided by line manager. Assist team member to do cost analysis and price benchmarking as preparation for commercial negotiation (hotel room rate, 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 Sourcing team (travel services, printer, mobile phone line). REQUIREMENTS Pursuing Bachelor or Professional Degree in any fields, 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 of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation 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. We are Prudential. For Every Life, For Every Future. Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management to 18 million customers across 24 markets in Asia and Africa. We are headquartered in London and Hong Kong and are focused on four strategic regions: Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa. We are served by around 68,000 average monthly active agents and more than 200 bank partners. Prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or with the Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. Find out more at www.prudentialplc.com Follow us on LinkedIn

Responsibilities

The intern will assist in evaluating commercial proposals from vendors and support the structuring of purchase orders. Additionally, the role involves conducting cost analysis and price benchmarking to prepare for commercial negotiations.