Indirect Purchasing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Industry Placements Full time
Indirect Purchasing Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Indirect Purchasing team as an Indirect Purchasing Specialist. In this role, 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.
  • 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 team building and workshops.

What You Will Gain:

  • Development of a wide network within the BMW Group and also the supplier network.
  • 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.
  • A European language to A level is an advantage, although not essential.

Benefits:

  • Great Pay –A competitive annual salary of £23,700, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
  • Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
  • Exciting Additional Benefits –You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.


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