Intern, Procurement

**About us**

Novugen is a wholly owned subsidiary of SciTech International, a UAE-based group with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. We specialize in venturing into strategic healthcare businesses and developing world-class healthcare facilities across the globe. With operations in multiple countries across continents, our global presence and expertise empower us to meet the complex challenges of delivering hard-to-source, technology-intensive pharmaceutical products to market.

Our manufacturing facilities in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, are the first USFDA-approved pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. We are also the first pharmaceutical company in the region to be vertically integrated from R&D to manufacturing, giving us greater control over the supply chain and reflecting our commitment to meeting a wide range of stringent regulatory standards.

At Novugen, we are united by a shared vision, with a team of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities working together towards one common goal. We are driven by a passion for science and innovation, striving to accelerate the launch of pharmaceuticals that lack robust generic alternatives due to their complexity. Our continued investment in R&D and dedication to excellence aim to provide early access to affordable, high-quality medicines, impacting lives across the world.

Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and changing lives everywhere.

**About the role**

The Intern, Procurement is responsible to executing various purchasing and sourcing activities required for Novugen pharmaceutical procurement processes. The incumbent will take guidance from managers within the supply chain ecosystem and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Novugen’s mission of delivering safe and effective medications to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues that arise
- To raise Request for Quote (RFQ) to suppliers and analyse their proposals
- Notify receiving party on incoming and outgoing shipments
- Ensure timely and accurate purchasing, order processing and delivery of goods and services.
- Perform goods received from suppliers in good order and conditions
- Update transactions in the system and generate monthly reports for management review
- Maintain and upkeep vendor and price lists, RFQ to PO status tracking/dashboards
- Follow up on specification issues, inventory deficit, any discrepancies and claims (quality, quantity, warranty). Feedback to managers on market sentiment
- Contribute inputs to managers when reviewing procurement SOPs, workflows and as part of process improvement. Follow best practices and SOPs to streamline procurement operations
- Any other ad hoc tasks assigned by the management

**About you**
- Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to learn new software programs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong intrapreneurial skills and mindset from start up to established organization
- Versatile and resilient, ability to stay positive in high-pressure and ambiguous environments and work towards delivering results

**Job Type**: Internship
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: RM1,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Application Question(s):

- Are you available for a 6-month internship commitment?

Work Location: In person