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IntroductionWe are seeking a Supplier Onboarding & Source-to-Contract (S2C) Intern to support procurement operations while driving workflow transformation, process automation, and AI-enabled improvements across supplier onboarding and S2C activities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to procurement processes and the opportunity to deliver tangible enhancements to efficiency, cycle time, and stakeholder experience.
The ideal candidate is structured, detail-oriented, and motivated by improving how work gets done—combining process discipline with an interest in automation and applied AI.
ResponsibilitiesSupplier Onboarding & Supplier Lifecycle Support
- Support end-to-end supplier onboarding and maintenance (updates, data cleansing), including documentation collection, data validation, and coordination of internal approvals.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure onboarding requirements are clearly communicated and completed within agreed timelines.
- Maintain accurate trackers and status reporting; follow up on outstanding actions to minimise delays.
- Support adherence to internal policies and relevant compliance requirements (e.g., governance and documentation standards).
- Identify recurring onboarding issues and propose improvements to reduce rework and improve turnaround time.
Source-to-Contract (S2C) Support
- Assist with sourcing activities, including requirements collation, supplier research, and preparation of RFx documentation (e.g., RFQ/RFP).
- Support collation and comparison of supplier responses, including basic commercial analysis and evaluation coordination.
- Help prepare sourcing documentation such as scope summaries, evaluation materials, and approval packs.
- Provide support for contract workflows, including coordination of reviews, tracking approvals, and ensuring documentation is properly filed and accessible.
- Maintain sourcing and contracting records in relevant systems and repositories with a high degree of accuracy.
Workflow Transformation, Automation & AI Enablement (Core Expectations)
- Map existing onboarding and S2C workflows (e.g., intake → due diligence → setup → RFx → award → contracting) to identify bottlenecks, handoffs, and control gaps.
- Design and implement process enhancements (e.g., standardised checklists, templates, SLAs, governance gates) to improve consistency and cycle time.
- Identify and pilot automation opportunities, such as:
- automating status updates and reminders
- digitising forms and approvals
- reducing manual data entry and duplicate checks
- Explore and apply AI use cases to improve productivity and quality, such as:
- automated document classification and completeness checks
- extraction of key fields from supplier documents (e.g., business profiles, declarations)
- summarisation of RFx responses and issue flagging for review
- drafting first-pass communications (internally reviewed before use)
- Produce clear documentation of the “to-be” process, including controls, user steps, and change implications; support user adoption through concise guides.
Incumbent will be able to gain the following competencies- Exposure to the end-to-end Source-to-Contract lifecycle, including supplier onboarding, sourcing support, and contract coordination.
- Hands-on experience delivering workflow transformation and measurable efficiency improvements in a professional environment.
- Practical experience identifying, evaluating, and piloting automation and AI-enabled enhancements with appropriate controls and stakeholder alignment.
- Development of transferable skills in stakeholder management, process design, reporting, and execution discipline.
- Appreciation of how business and system controls (policy, approvals, audit trail, Segregation of Duty) shape process design.
Requirements- Pursuing undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Operations, Analytics, Computer Science/Information Systems, or related disciplines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with structured documentation and process requirements.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to engage professionally with external suppliers and internal teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets), including basic formulas, data organisation, and analysis.
- Demonstrated interest in process improvement and operational excellence (coursework/projects acceptable).
Preferred Attributes
- Familiarity with workflow automation or low-code tools (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate, Power Apps, ServiceNow, Jira/Confluence, SharePoint forms) is an advantage.
- Exposure to data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI/Tableau) and/or process mapping tools (e.g., Visio/Miro).
- Prior experience with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua) is a plus.
- Practical understanding of responsible AI use (e.g., validation, governance, data handling) and comfort working with AI tools under organisational guidelines.