Purchase Intern

Job Title: Purchase & Project Officer

Department: Purchase / Projects 
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: MIDC Area Buttibori
Duration: No Specific Duration
Stipend: As per company norms

Job Summary:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase & Project Intern to support procurement activities and assist in project coordination within our pharmaceutical manufacturing setup. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to vendor management, documentation, costing, and project execution processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Activities:

· Assist in preparation and processing of Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO).

· Identify and evaluate vendors for raw materials, packaging materials, and engineering items.

· Obtain quotations from multiple suppliers and prepare comparative statements for price and quality evaluation.

· Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with vendors to achieve cost savings.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors while identifying and onboarding new suppliers (Vendor Development).

· Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials as per purchase schedules.

· Coordinate with Stores, Production, Quality, and Accounts departments for smooth procurement and payment processes.

· Maintain accurate purchase records, vendor databases, and procurement documentation.

· Monitor inventory levels and support procurement planning to avoid stock shortages.

· Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and budget requirements.

· Resolve supplier-related issues such as delivery delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.

· Support cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing and effective supplier negotiations.

Project Activities:

• Assist in project planning and execution activities
  
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and QA teams
  
• Track project timelines and update progress reports
  
• Support in documentation related to equipment purchase & installation
  
• Help in cost estimation and budget tracking
  
• Vendor follow-up for project materials and services
  

Eligibility Criteria:

• Mechanical Engineering - Fresher
  
• Freshers or candidates looking for industrial exposure
  
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel & MS Office
  
• Strong communication and coordination skills
  
• Understanding of pharma manufacturing process is an advantage
  

Skills Required:

• Negotiation & vendor coordination
  
• Analytical thinking
  
• Documentation & record keeping
  
• Time management
  
• Basic knowledge of ERP (SAP preferred – optional)
  

Learning Exposure:

• Pharma procurement cycle
  
• Vendor development process
  
• Project execution in pharmaceutical manufacturing
  
• Cost control & budgeting
  
• Cross-functional coordinatio