Student Placement - Purchasing

TL;DR

Student Placement - Purchasing: Assist in expanding B2B e-procurement system and managing procurement processes with an accent on supplier management, contract negotiation, and spend analysis. Focus on supporting purchasing team projects, investigating invoice discrepancies, and conducting market research worldwide.

Middlesbrough (onsite)

Company

World leader in energy and telecom cables and systems, with 30,000 employees across 50 countries, focusing on transmission, power grid, electrification, and digital solutions.

What you will do

• Assist expansion of B2B e-procurement system into new and current business areas
• Manage B2B processes including system management, user training, and supplier liaison
• Improve procurement cycle efficiencies and manage supplier base approval
• Support Central Purchasing Team on projects, invoice discrepancies, contract renewals, and RFQ management
• Conduct spend analysis, market research, and update purchasing dashboard
• Provide administrative support including SAP supplier prices and payment terms analysis

Requirements

• Currently undertaking a Bachelor degree
• Looking for a student placement to support learning and development
• Available for fixed-term placement at Middlesbrough location

Culture & Benefits

• Increasing responsibility and autonomy as the placement progresses
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global leader's purchasing team