Procurement Intern

TRINCOS is an e-commerce platform focused on sourcing and selling IT hardware, software, electronics, business technology products, and enterprise infrastructure solutions. We supply products such as laptops, desktops, networking equipment, servers, storage devices, software licenses, peripherals, accessories, and other technology solutions for businesses and customers.\nWe are looking for a motivated Procurement Intern to support our procurement team in sourcing hardware and software products for sale on our e-commerce platform.\nRole Overview\nThe Procurement Intern will assist the procurement team with supplier research, product sourcing, price comparison, stock availability checks, purchase documentation, and product data collection.\nThis role is ideal for someone who wants to gain practical experience in procurement, e-commerce, vendor management, IT hardware sourcing, and commercial operations. The intern will support day-to-day purchasing activities while learning how procurement decisions affect pricing, product availability, margins, customer experience, and business growth.\nKey Responsibilities\nProduct Sourcing Support\nAssist in sourcing IT hardware, software, electronics, and accessories for sale on trincos.com.\nResearch suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, and vendors for products such as:\nLaptops and desktops\nMonitors and peripherals\nNetworking products\nServers and storage devices\nPrinters and scanners\nSoftware licenses\nBusiness IT accessories\nData center and infrastructure hardware\nCollect product details including specifications, model numbers, part numbers, warranty information, availability, and supplier pricing.\nSupplier Research & Communication\nIdentify potential local and international suppliers.\nContact suppliers to request quotations, product availability, lead times, payment terms, and warranty details.\nMaintain supplier contact lists and update vendor information regularly.\nSupport the procurement team in comparing supplier offers and identifying the best available options.\nAssist in following up with suppliers regarding quotations, order status, delivery timelines, and documentation.\nPrice Comparison & Market Research\nConduct price comparisons across suppliers, competitors, marketplaces, and online stores.\nHelp track market pricing trends for IT hardware and software products.\nSupport the team in identifying competitive pricing opportunities for the e-commerce platform.\nCollect competitor pricing data to help improve TRINCOS’ product pricing strategy.\nAssist in identifying high-demand, fast-moving, and profitable product categories.\nE-Commerce Product Support\nWork with the e-commerce team to gather product information for online listings.\nSupport product listing preparation by collecting:\nProduct titles\nDescriptions\nTechnical specifications\nImages\nBrand details\nSKU codes\nManufacturer part numbers\nWarranty information\nStock availability\nSupplier cost\nEnsure product information is accurate, complete, and ready for upload to the website.\nPurchase Order & Documentation Support\nAssist in preparing purchase orders, quotation comparisons, and procurement records.\nMaintain organized files for supplier quotations, invoices, product details, and purchase documentation.\nHelp update procurement trackers, stock sheets, pricing sheets, and supplier databases.\nSupport the team in checking invoice details against quotations and purchase orders.\nAssist with basic reporting on procurement activity, supplier pricing, and product availability.\nInventory & Availability Tracking\nHelp monitor stock availability for key products.\nUpdate internal records with supplier stock levels and expected delivery dates.\nSupport the team in identifying products that need to be restocked.\nAssist in tracking delayed orders, discontinued products, and alternative product options.\nHelp reduce stockouts by keeping availability information up to date.\nBulk & Enterprise Procurement Support\nAssist with sourcing products for bulk orders and business customer requirements.\nSupport the procurement team in gathering pricing and availability for custom quotes.\nHelp prepare supplier comparison sheets for large-volume hardware or software requirements.\nCoordinate with internal teams to collect product details needed for enterprise customer proposals.