IT Strategic Procurement Intern

This is a 6-month full-time internship program starting from July 2026 (non-credit bearing).

Who we are

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, world's 10th largest bank by total assets.

Our Singapore center is the 2nd largest IT setup (after Paris Head Office) for Crédit Agricole CIB's worldwide business. We work daily with international branches located in 30 markets by:

• Envisioning and preparing the Bank's futures information systems
• Partnering and supporting core banking flagships and transverse areas in their large scale development projects
• Providing premium In-house Banking applications

This unique positioning empowers us to bring our core banking business a sustainable competitive advantage on the market.

The Team

The Global Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) team is the central function responsible for overseeing and governing procurement activities across the organization. Operating within the Finance & Procurement Division, it ensures a consistent, compliant, and efficient approach to procurement across all business lines and functions.

The GSP Singapore team acts as a strategic partner to the business, managing supplier relationships and procurement activities both locally and across the region. It drives value through establishing strategic sourcing, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and effective supplier performance management for Crédit Agricole CIB Singapore through ISAP.

Role Overview

As a Procurement & Vendor Risk Intern, you will play an active role in supporting the acquisition of

technology products, services, and solutions within a leading international banking environment. This is a fast-paced, hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to end-to-end procurement and vendor risk management processes in a highly regulated industry.

You will work across the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, contributing to vendor onboarding, contract management, and stakeholder coordination, while developing a strong foundation in risk assessment and governance. This role offers a unique chance to build practical experience at the intersection of procurement, technology, and regulatory compliance, with exposure to both European and Singaporean frameworks.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will partner with a wide range of internal stakeholders – including Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Finance teams – as well as interact with external vendors, gaining valuable insight into cross-functional and international working environments.

Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement – CACIB Singapore and ISAP, you will be part of a

dynamic team that values initiative, learning, and continuous improvement—making this an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in procurement, risk, or financial services.

Objective:

Vendor Management

• Support the team in building and maintaining relationships with key technology suppliers and Partners
• Assist in monitoring vendor performance against contractual obligations and service level agreements (SLAs), and help flag any issues for follow-up
• Provide day-to-day support to internal teams and stakeholders on vendor-related queries and coordination
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement documentation, including vendor onboarding records, purchase tracking, and contract repositories to support audit requirements
• Contribute to the procurement lifecycle by supporting activities from requisition to delivery, including invoice validation (3-way matching) and documentation tracking
• Work with stakeholders to gather business requirements and support the initial review of GSP forms to ensure completeness and alignment

Contract Management

• Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), change requests, and addendums under supervision
• Coordinate with Legal and internal stakeholders to support the contract review and approval process, ensuring compliance with internal policies

Vendor Onboarding & Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

• Support the coordination of vendor onboarding and TPRM processes, ensuring timely follow-ups with internal teams and external vendors
• Work closely with Risk, Outsourcing, and other control functions to assist in risk assessments and ensure proper tracking in internal systems
• Participate in vendor due diligence activities, including data collection and documentation review, covering areas such as third-party risk, data risk, MAS outsourcing, and EU DORA guidelines
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including research on market practices and opportunities to leverage technology (e.g., AI) to enhance procurement and risk management processes

Qualifications and Profile

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in the final year, or recent graduate:

• Business, Procurement, Commerce, Supply Chain, Accounting or Finance related fields
• Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering related fields

Good to have

• Strong academic record with an interest in banking, technology, or risk management
• Basic understanding of procurement concepts, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle
• Strong interest in IT procurement, vendor management, or third-party risk management (TPRM)
• Awareness of regulatory and risk concepts (e.g., outsourcing, compliance, audit) is a plus
• Exposure to data analysis, dashboards, or process improvement is an advantage
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, CoPilot

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, attention to detail, & curious.
• Independent contributor with the ability to collaborate and work effectively within the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for automation, standardization and best practices