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Procurement Intern

Abbott

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When
Summer 2026
Where
Johannesburg, South Africa
Apply by
Oct 9, 2026, 9 days left

What you'll do

  • Exposure to a leading multinational healthcare organization
  • Practical experience across, Customer Service ,and Procurement functions
  • Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
  • Professional development within a global corporate environment
  • Insight into healthcare supply chain operations and best practices
  • Exposure to cross-functional business processes and stakeholder management

What they want

Required

  • A completed Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field
  • Not be currently employed
  • Be available to start on 1 November (that includes - your studies must be complete )
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Nice to have

  • Ideally have no formal work experience
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Job description

Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in procurment within a leading global healthcare company?

Abbott South Africa is seeking motivated and enthusiastic graduates to join our Procurement Internship Programme . This opportunity offers hands-on experience across key commercial operations, providing valuable exposure to procurement activities, and business operations within the healthcare industry.

This internship is designed to provide graduates with meaningful learning opportunities, professional development, and real-world experience within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What You'll Gain

  • Exposure to a leading multinational healthcare organization
  • Practical experience across, Customer Service ,and Procurement functions
  • Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
  • Professional development within a global corporate environment
  • Insight into healthcare supply chain operations and best practices
  • Exposure to cross-functional business processes and stakeholder management

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have

  • A completed Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field
  • Not be currently employed
  • Ideally have no formal work experience
  • Be available to start on 1 November (that includes - your studies must be complete )
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Why Abbott?

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live healthier lives through innovative healthcare solutions. Our interns are provided with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful work that impacts patients and healthcare providers across the world.

If you're passionate about Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or Customer Service and are looking to build your career within a world-class organization, we'd love to hear from you.

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Please submit the following

  • Updated CV
  • Academic Transcript
  • Copy of Qualification or Proof of Completion
  • South African ID

Please note: You will be required to complete a video interview within a short time frame as part of the selection process.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The base pay for this position is

N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job family

Supply Chain

Division

GPS Global Purchasing Services

Location

South Africa > Johannesburg: Abbott Place

Additional locations

Work shift

Standard

Travel

No

Medical surveillance

No

Significant work activities

Not Applicable

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Posted

Sep 30, 2026

Applications close

Oct 9, 2026

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