Workflow Transformation & AI Enablement Intern, Procurement (S2C)

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$434 billion (US$324 billion, €299 billion, £250 billion, and RMB2.35 trillion) as at 31 March 2025. Marking our unlisted assets to market would provide S$35 billion of value uplift and bring our mark to market net portfolio value to S$469 billion. Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations. Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term. We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia. For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg. For Temasek Review 2025, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg. For Sustainability Report 2025, please visit https://www.temasek.com.sg/content/dam/temasek-corporate/sustainability/2025/Temasek-Sustainability-Report-2025.pdf. Introduction We are seeking a Supplier Onboarding & Source-to-Contract (S2C) Intern to support procurement operations while driving workflow transformation , process automation , and AI-enabled improvements across supplier onboarding and S2C activities. This internship provides hands-on exposure to procurement processes and the opportunity to deliver tangible enhancements to efficiency, cycle time, and stakeholder experience. The ideal candidate is structured, detail-oriented, and motivated by improving how work gets done—combining process discipline with an interest in automation and applied AI. Responsibilities Supplier Onboarding & Supplier Lifecycle Support Support end-to-end supplier onboarding and maintenance (updates, data cleansing) , including documentation collection, data validation, and coordination of internal approvals. Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure onboarding requirements are clearly communicated and completed within agreed timelines. Maintain accurate trackers and status reporting; follow up on outstanding actions to minimise delays. Support adherence to internal policies and relevant compliance requirements (e.g., governance and documentation standards). Identify recurring onboarding issues and propose improvements to reduce rework and improve turnaround time. Source-to-Contract (S2C) Support Assist with sourcing activities, including requirements collation, supplier research, and preparation of RFx documentation (e.g., RFQ/RFP). Support collation and comparison of supplier responses, including basic commercial analysis and evaluation coordination. Help prepare sourcing documentation such as scope summaries, evaluation materials, and approval packs. Provide support for contract workflows, including coordination of reviews, tracking approvals, and ensuring documentation is properly filed and accessible. Maintain sourcing and contracting records in relevant systems and repositories with a high degree of accuracy. Workflow Transformation, Automation & AI Enablement (Core Expectations) Map existing onboarding and S2C workflows (e.g., intake → due diligence → setup → RFx → award → contracting) to identify bottlenecks, handoffs, and control gaps. Design and implement process enhancements (e.g., standardised checklists, templates, SLAs, governance gates) to improve consistency and cycle time. Identify and pilot automation opportunities , such as: automating status updates and reminders digitising forms and approvals reducing manual data entry and duplicate checks Explore and apply AI use cases to improve productivity and quality, such as: automated document classification and completeness checks extraction of key fields from supplier documents (e.g., business profiles, declarations) summarisation of RFx responses and issue flagging for review drafting first-pass communications (internally reviewed before use) Produce clear documentation of the “to-be” process, including controls, user steps, and change implications; support user adoption through concise guides. Incumbent will be able to gain the following competencies Exposure to the end-to-end Source-to-Contract lifecycle , including supplier onboarding, sourcing support, and contract coordination. Hands-on experience delivering workflow transformation and measurable efficiency improvements in a professional environment. Practical experience identifying, evaluating, and piloting automation and AI-enabled enhancements with appropriate controls and stakeholder alignment. Development of transferable skills in stakeholder management, process design, reporting, and execution discipline. Appreciation of how business and system controls (policy, approvals, audit trail, Segregation of Duty) shape process design. Requirements Pursuing undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Operations, Analytics, Computer Science/Information Systems , or related disciplines. Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with structured documentation and process requirements. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to engage professionally with external suppliers and internal teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets), including basic formulas, data organisation, and analysis. Demonstrated interest in process improvement and operational excellence (coursework/projects acceptable). Preferred Attributes Familiarity with workflow automation or low-code tools (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate, Power Apps, ServiceNow, Jira/Confluence, SharePoint forms) is an advantage. Exposure to data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI/Tableau) and/or process mapping tools (e.g., Visio/Miro). Prior experience with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua) is a plus. Practical understanding of responsible AI use (e.g., validation, governance, data handling) and comfort working with AI tools under organisational guidelines.