Procurement and Logistics Intern

Job Description

Department: Procurement

Period: 3 Months

Overall purpose

To learn and gain practical experience on the job by supporting the Procurement and Logistics team in the
delivery of services efficiently and effectively.

Key Relationships

External – DKT customers; third-party logistics company (United Healthcare Distributors)

Internal – Across the organization, maintain effective communication with all departments, especially
with Finance, Marketing, Programs and Procurement

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement process by researching, sourcing, and evaluating potential suppliers and vendors.

• Support the Procurement officer in preparing and issuing purchase orders.

• Monitor and track order status and delivery timelines to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services.

• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, supplier agreements, and contracts.

• Ensure that supplier payments have the right documentation before submitting them to Finance for
settlement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet procurement needs and project requirements.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Accuracy of purchase order processing.

• Timeliness of order processing.

• Accuracy of inventory postings.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

• Diploma/bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.

• Member of relevant professional body.

• Recently completed a degree in education studies in the last 2 years.

• Exposure in a fast-paced commercial office environment is an added advantage.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

• SProactive.

• Highly effective customer service skills.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in supply chain function.

• Coaching & mentorship from experienced professionals.

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Interested candidates are to send their applications to recruitment@dkthealthcare.org by July 12th, 2025, including a cover email/letter and resume. The email subject line must read: “Procurement and Logistics Intern – Uganda”