NTUC First Campus – Intern, Procurement

Since 1977, NTUC First Campus (NFC) has been an early childhood education and services leader. As a social enterprise, we have been introducing many inspiring and innovative firsts in our drive to create bright futures for every child, their family and our people.

We believe that every child and their family can realise their best potential – if children have access to high quality preschool education that nurtures them for a lifetime of growth, and parents get the help they need.

We provide education and associated services for young children and their families through our preschools, driven by evidence-based curriculum rooted in the latest international research. To meet the holistic needs of every family, we constantly innovate our curricula and services to better serve them.

1. Purchasing & Order Management

• Assist with generating, reviewing, and tracking Purchase Orders (POs) from requisition through to delivery.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to verify pricing, delivery schedules, and quantity specifications.
• Help reconcile purchase orders against shipping documents and invoices in collaboration with Accounts Payable.

2. Vendor Management & Sourcing

• Assist in issuing Requests for Information (RFI), Proposals (RFP), and Quotations (RFQ) to prospective suppliers.
• Onboard new vendors by collecting compliance documentation, tax forms, and payment details.
• Maintain and update the vendor database, monitoring supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality, cost competitiveness).

3. Spend Analysis & Reporting

• Clean, analyze, and visualize purchasing data to identify spending trends and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Support inventory tracking and supply risk assessments across key categories.
• Prepare weekly/monthly procurement dashboards and spend reports for supply chain leadership.

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets comfortable with formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Data Validation, and Pivot Tables
• Familiarity with core supply chain concepts (inventory management, sourcing lifecycles).
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible start and end date, with preference for the intern to start in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027