Procurement Intern

Job Title: Procurement Intern

Department: Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Intelligence

Company: Stacia Corp

Location: C 53 Guindy Industrial Estate Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032 India

Job Summary

The Procurement Intern supports the procurement and strategic sourcing functions at Stacia Corp, with a specific focus on infield sourcing and supplier management. This role includes a lot of on-field procurement, conducting market research, evaluating suppliers in real-time environments, managing purchase orders, and assisting in developing efficient sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, adaptability for infield sourcing activities, and a collaborative approach to drive cost-effective, high-quality procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Infield Supplier Identification & Evaluation: Conduct on-site evaluations of suppliers to verify quality, reliability, and production capabilities, ensuring alignment with Stacia Corp’s operational and quality standards.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain effective relationships with infield suppliers to ensure reliable partnerships. Act as a primary contact to address concerns, track performance, and coordinate supply chain logistics.
• Market Research & Infield Sourcing: Gather and analyze market insights and trends in real-time environments, enabling informed sourcing decisions. Conduct site visits to identify potential infield suppliers who meet project-specific needs.
• Purchase Order Management: Assist in creating and managing purchase orders, tracking them from issuance through to fulfillment, ensuring alignment with field requirements.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all infield procurement activities adhere to Stacia Corp’s procurement policies and documentation standards, maintaining up-to-date records of infield suppliers and performance data.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with departments such as Innovation, QA, and Project Management to align infield sourcing with project requirements and support seamless communication between teams and suppliers.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze procurement data, supplier performance, and infield sourcing outcomes. Prepare reports on sourcing efficiency, cost savings, and supplier reliability.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify potential risks related to infield suppliers and develop proactive measures to mitigate supply chain disruptions or quality issues.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Infield Sourcing Efficiency: Measure the effectiveness of infield sourcing by evaluating lead time and supplier reliability in meeting project needs.
• Cost Savings: Track cost savings through direct infield sourcing and effective negotiations.
• Supplier Quality and Performance: Maintain high supplier quality by measuring performance against infield evaluations and project-specific quality standards.
• Compliance Rate: Ensure all infield procurement actions adhere to Stacia Corp’s compliance requirements and documentation policies.
• Sourcing Lead Time: Maintain efficient timelines for sourcing and procurement to meet operational and project demands.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and decision-making.
• Proficiency in procurement software and infield sourcing methodologies.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel for infield supplier visits, evaluations & procurement.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and independently in a dynamic, field-based environment.

Why Join Stacia Corp?

At Stacia Corp, you’ll be part of an ambitious startup on the cutting edge of innovation in agriculture, food processing, and energy. This role offers the unique opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company, where you’ll have a visible impact on our sourcing strategy and supply chain. Here’s what makes Stacia Corp a unique place to build your career:

Growth Opportunities: As a growing startup, Stacia Corp offers unmatched career progression, with the chance to take on increasing responsibility as the company scales.

Learning & Development: Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of procurement and strategic sourcing, learning directly from industry experts and contributing to critical projects.

Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment where innovation, agility, and learning are encouraged at every level.

Make an Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping Stacia Corp’s success, with the satisfaction of knowing your contributions drive real results in a forward-thinking company.

Apply Today and be a part of the exciting journey of Stacia Corp as we redefine sustainable and strategic sourcing in our sectors!

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person