PwC South Africa is inviting graduates to apply for the Procurement Managed Services Graduate Internship Programme 2027, based in Johannesburg. This is an opportunity to join Africa’s largest professional services firm and gain hands-on exposure to the full procurement sourcing lifecycle within a leading Consulting practice.
About the Role
As a graduate intern in the Procurement Managed Services team, you will work as part of an outsourced procurement sourcing function that supports client stakeholders and suppliers across multiple spend categories. You will be involved in every stage of sourcing — from requirements gathering and market research through to supplier engagement, bid evaluation, recommendations and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Support sourcing projects from intake through to completion
- Conduct supplier and market research and category intelligence gathering
- Prepare and administer requests for information and proposals
- Cleanse and analyse spend, pricing and supplier data
- Develop evaluation packs and track savings and value opportunities
- Coordinate meetings, actions and approvals with stakeholders and suppliers
- Maintain sourcing pipelines, trackers, supplier records and management reports
- Support negotiation preparation, contracting handovers and supplier performance activities
- Act as a system super user to support the wider sourcing team
What You Will Learn
- Strategic sourcing, category management and procurement governance
- Commercial analysis, supplier evaluation and negotiation support
- Client service delivery within a managed-services environment
- Use of procurement, e-sourcing, reporting and collaboration tools
Who We’re Looking For
An undergraduate degree (honours advantageous) in one of the following fields:
- Supply Chain Management, Procurement or Logistics
- Business Management, Commerce, Economics or Finance
- Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or other Engineering disciplines
- Data Analytics, Information Systems, Mathematics or Statistics
Skills and Attributes
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines
- Curiosity about procurement, supplier markets and technology-enabled service delivery
- Competence in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to e-sourcing tools advantageous
- A collaborative, ethical and client-focused approach
About PwC
PwC is the largest provider of professional services in Africa, with more than 450 partners and over 10,000 people across 32 countries. The firm combines diverse expertise, technology and a culture of growth and collaboration to deliver high-quality tax, assurance and advisory solutions across the continent.
Location: Johannesburg
Type: Full-time, Internship/Trainee
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Don’t miss this opportunity to build a career in procurement with one of the world’s leading professional services firms.