Procurement Intern

Summer intern 2027- Procurement

Are you interested in procurement, supply chain operations and the offshore energy industry? We are looking for a motivated summer intern to join our Supply Chain Operations team.

During the internship, you will gain practical experience in purchasing, supplier follow-up and logistics related to FPSO operations. You will work closely with experienced colleagues and receive guidance throughout the internship.

Duties

As a Summer Intern in Procurement, you will support the Supply Chain Operations team with day-to-day procurement activities. Your responsibilities may include:

• Familiarize with and follow procedures relevant to assigned tasks. 
• Assist with preparing purchase orders based on approved requisitions and tracking deliveries to FPSO’s. 
• Complete relevant induction and training on the YP Management System and follow YP requirements and standards when carrying out assigned purchasing activities. 
• Support follow-up of assigned repair orders in co-operation with the relevant technical and operations stakeholders. 
• Assist with collecting, filing and forwarding certificates and service reports related to purchase orders (POs).
• Help follow up and record confirmation of receipt of goods from offshore units in purchasing system. 
• Track outstanding items on assigned POs and flag delays or discrepancies in purchasing system. 
• Assist with entering and updating order information in the purchasing system. 
• Develop an understanding of relevant country-specific purchasing and logistics requirements, with guidance from the mentor(s). 
• Support checks of delivery documentation against order specifications and agreed terms and raise discrepancies with mentor(s). 
• Assist with matching invoices to purchase orders and flag differences for review by mentor(s). 
• Familiarize and support with supplier onboarding and due diligence process.

Qualifications: 

We believe you are:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, business administration, engineering or another relevant field
• Interested in procurement, supply chain operations and the offshore energy industry
• Comfortable working with digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Eligible to work in Norway for the duration of the internship

Previous experience in procurement or supply chain is not required. We value your motivation, willingness to learn and interest in developing practical experience.

Personal Qualities:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised, reliable and attentive to detail
• Curious and eager to learn, with willingness to ask questions and seek guidance
• Able to collaborate with others, communicate clearly and follow through on agreed tasks
• Adaptable and able to organize assigned tasks with support from the supervisor

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, subject to relevant training and opportunities to participate, the intern should be able to:

• Explain in short, the main steps in the YP procurement cycle, from approved requisition and purchase order through delivery, receipt confirmation and invoice matching.
• Use the purchasing system to enter, update and retrieve assigned order information accurately.
• Summarize key learnings and propose one practical improvement opportunity where the use of AI could make a difference for the Supply Chain organization.
• Describe how local content requirements may impact the supplier selection and quality of services and products.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of supplier due diligence process.
• Demonstrate awareness of applicable company procedures, purchasing approval limits and the need to seek guidance when unsure.

What We Offer

• Practical experience in an international energy company
• Insight into procurement and supply chain activities supporting FPSO operations
• Guidance from experienced colleagues and dedicated mentors
• Opportunities to work with real purchasing processes, systems and documentation
• A collaborative and international working environment

Contact & Application:

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. For any questions regarding this role, please contact our Procurement Officer, Arantxa Hernandez, on arantxa.hernandez@yinson.com, or our Technical Procurement Officer, Martin Turbant, on martin.turbant@yinson.com.