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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
Full posting
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
9 days left
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