Procurement Intern

Job description Job Title: Procurement Executive Intern Location: Chennai Department: Procurement & Supply Chain Reports To: R&D Head, Production Manager, Marketing Manager Salary: 10 K to 20K Experience : 0- 1 Language : Tamil,Hindi,English ABOUT US Global leader in manufacturing human hair extensions and award-winning exporter to USA and UK; DHPL leads the hair industry market in quality goods that are celebrated in hair salons, Hollywood studios, and opera and theater stages. We believe in growth and science by learning and applying advanced business techniques and R&D applications. About the Role: We are a fast-growing maternal dietary supplements manufacturing company seeking a proactive and communication-driven Procurement Executive to manage and expand our supplier network. The primary responsibility is to reach out to potential suppliers — mainly farmers — from our existing database, establish contact, explain our requirements, and onboard them into our system. This role is essential in bridging the gap between our sourcing needs and the vast supplier base available to us. Note: This is a 6-month contractual position. Based on performance, the role may be extended into a full-time position. Key Responsibilities: Call and communicate with farmers and other potential suppliers from our database and other sources, and handle other procurement tasks. Educate them about our procurement requirements, terms, and onboarding process. Gather essential documentation and supplier details for registration. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure long-term engagement. Collaborate with the production teams to align sourcing needs with supplier capabilities. Track, follow up, and maintain records of supplier communications and onboarding status. Report on outreach effectiveness and suggest improvements to increase conversion. Handle any supplier queries and resolve them with a service-oriented approach. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain, operation or a related field. 0–1 years of experience in procurement, supplier relations, sales, or a similar role. Excellent verbal communication skills in Tamil, Hindi, English Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with rural or first-time suppliers. Proficiency in Excel and basic data entry tools. Detail-oriented with good record-keeping abilities. Willingness to work on-call targets and outreach KPIs. Why Join Us? Opportunity to work with a growing and impact-driven team. Be a key player in expanding a large-scale supplier ecosystem. Gain experience in a high-impact procurement and supply chain function. Potential for full-time employment based on performance. Industry Personal Care Product Manufacturing Employment Type Full-time Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹12,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Application Question(s): Are you able to commit to a 6-month internship? If 6 Month Internship not possible, how many months can you commit? We can provide a stipend of 10K to 12K for this internship. Would that be okay for you? Language: Hindi (Preferred) Work Location: In person