Intern - Procurement

Role summary

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The Procurement Intern will support purchasing and sourcing activities, including supplier communication, quotation comparison, purchase-order administration, data entry, and maintaining procurement records. The role may also involve tracking deliveries, monitoring inventory-related information, preparing reports, and assisting with cost or supplier analysis. Candidates are typically expected to be undergraduates or recent graduates in procurement, supply chain management, business, or a related discipline. Good communication, analytical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office—especially Excel—are valuable. The candidate should be organised, willing to learn, able to work with different teams, and comfortable handling confidential commercial information in a fast-paced apparel manufacturing environment.

About the employer

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and design-to-delivery companies, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group supplies performance and lifestyle clothing, intimates, swimwear, and wearable technology to many internationally recognised brands. Its operations span product design, innovation, manufacturing, supply chain, and sustainability, with facilities and offices across several countries. MAS is known for investing in advanced manufacturing, employee development, ethical business practices, and environmental responsibility. The company employs a large, diverse workforce and works with global customers through specialised businesses such as MAS Active, MAS Intimates, and MAS Innovation. An internship at MAS can provide practical exposure to procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and the wider supply chain within a globally connected manufacturing organisation.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel manufacturing, supply chain, IT, engineering, finance, tourism, logistics, and business services. Colombo and nearby industrial areas provide the broadest range of professional jobs, while regional cities offer opportunities in manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, and services. The culture blends Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, and colonial influences, with strong traditions of family, hospitality, religion, and festivals. Lifestyle costs are generally lower than in many international business centres, although Colombo housing and imported goods can be expensive. The island offers beaches, mountains, wildlife, and historic cities, with warm tropical weather. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate employment visa or residence approval arranged with employer support; tourists cannot legally work. Relocating employees should confirm sponsorship, qualifications, accommodation, healthcare, transport, and tax requirements before arrival.