Job Description
We are Hiring!
Junior Executive / Intern - Procurement
Royal Institute comprises of an International School having 5 branches (Under the banner of “Royal Institute International School”), a higher education arm (Royal Institute of Colombo), a Cambridge Online School (Royal Institute Smart Academy), a Skill development unit (Royal Institute Center of Skills) and a Sports Complex. Being a pioneer in the education sector, Royal Institute has maintained a tradition of providing quality education to students for over 50 years.
We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Executive/ Intern – Procurement to support our procurement operations across all entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the end-to-end procurement process for goods, services, and equipment.
- Source suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate terms to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
- Prepare and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies.
- Coordinate with internal departments to assess purchasing needs and ensure delivery time.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of vendors and procurement records.
- Track and manage inventory levels and reordering points.
- Liaise with vendors and service providers to resolve delivery or quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with procurement guidelines, budgets, and audit requirements.
Qualifications
- A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. ISMM qualifications will be considered an added advantage.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain operations (fresh graduates with internships are also encouraged to apply).
- Age between 20-30 years.
- Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered for internships.
At Royal Institute, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We practice 5 1/2 days of working week.
*** Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation and interviews ***
We look forward to welcoming a talented person to our team!
Application Process:
Job Application Link: https://zurl.to/liif?source=CareerSite
Careers Email: Careers@royalinstitute.org
Royal Institute International School
191, Havelock Road, Colombo 5
T: +94 11 259 2747
Web: www.royalinstitute.org