About this Procurement Intern role at Abbott

Abbott · Onsite · South Africa - Johannesburg

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.

Apply Now

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:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

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About Abbott

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, ent