Placement Student - Projects (Project Management)

TL;DR

Placement Student - Projects (Project Management): Managing project purchase requisitions, orders, and invoices within the Project Management Support Team with an accent on procurement coordination and financial administration. Focus on streamlining the requisition-to-invoice workflow and collaborating with international teams in the UK and Italy.

Location: Middlesbrough, UK. Hybrid remote working of up to 7 days a month may be possible at manager's discretion.

Company

Global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation across Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions.

What you will do

• Coordinate activities related to the creation of Requisitions, Call Offs and Variation Orders.
• Manage Purchase Requisitions for Long Term Agreements and hired equipment using UK and Italian purchasing systems.
• Process agency manning invoices and resolve discrepancies through liaison with suppliers.
• Collaborate with procurement colleagues in Milan and other internal departments to ensure smooth business functions.
• Perform goods receipting and reconciliation of invoices once approvals are obtained.
• Manage workloads and electronic filing using the company's unique software.

Requirements

• Competent numeracy skills and the ability to keep clear, accurate records and reports.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and logical manner.
• Essential general computer skills, specifically proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational, time management, and self-discipline skills.
• Professional attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Must be based in or able to commute to the Middlesbrough office.

Nice to have

• Experience using the SAP purchasing system.
• Knowledge of using SharePoint.

Culture & Benefits

• Lively, modern open-plan office environment located on the Tees quayside.
• Opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with international colleagues and suppliers.
• Engagement in social events and corporate fundraising initiatives.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement (up to 7 days per month) depending on workload.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as a core strategic pillar.