Purchasing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom BMW Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Purchasing Team as an Indirect Procurement Coordinator. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting the business in finding the best cost-effective solutions in the market.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage small-scale purchasing requests, including commercial negotiations.
  • Support other purchasers with more significant projects and tender processes.
  • Assist the department with supplier onboarding process.
  • Support with commodity strategy planning (including data collection and analysis).
  • Manage internal business stakeholders, especially regarding Purchasing best practice and processes.
  • Lead small projects at a local market level, potentially internationally.
  • Help with department tasks and administration, e.g. reporting.
  • Provide purchasing system training and support.
  • Participate in departmental activities such as teambuilding and workshops.
What You Will Gain
  • An enhanced workplace skill-set, including but not limited to: Communication skills. Teamwork and collaboration skills. Prioritisation, organisation, and time management skills. Negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Development of a wide network within the BMW Group and also the supplier network.
  • Development of core workplace skills including preparation of presentations and organisation of events/meetings.
  • Concrete experience of indirect purchasing environment such as: systems, processes, basic commercial contract laws.
  • The ability to articulate the role that Purchasing plays in the wider business objectives of an organisation and how it contributes to its overall success.
Requirements
  • Studying towards a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, but ideally with a business focus and on course to achieve (2:2 or above).
  • Experience of MS Suite, in particular Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
  • Self-motivated and able to take responsibility for tasks and projects.
  • Willingness to work flexibly.
  • Good communication and teamworking skills.
  • A European language to A level is an advantage, although not essential.
What We Offer
  • A competitive annual salary of £23,700, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
  • Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
  • Exciting additional benefits, including a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.
How to Apply

If you are a motivated and organized individual who is looking for a challenging role in Purchasing, please apply with your CV and a cover letter. The next stages of the recruiting process could include online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

Please note that we operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 30th November 2024

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