Industrial Operations: Procurement Supplier Technical Assistance

1 month ago


Reading, United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Full time
West Midlands or Halewood, Liverpool (Frequent travel may be required. A full driving licence is required for this role).

Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business and you’ll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations.

JLR’s graduate programmes are not eligible for sponsorship and therefore, we will only accept applications for this programme from candidates with the unrestricted right to work in the UK for an indefinite period (if you are on a tier 4 student visa or a graduate route visa you are not eligible to apply to this programme). 

ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL

JLR’s graduate programme is where your ambition meets automotive innovation. Learn from visionary industry experts, build your network and gain invaluable industry insight. Become integral to our future and build the exceptional career you deserve. Arrive with potential. Grow with freedom.

Your career starts here. 

INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS: PROCUREMENT SUPPLIER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (STA) GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Our STA team are responsible for the quality of suppliers we use across our entire vehicle portfolio. Their work touches on every part that goes into our cars, ensuring we deliver modern luxury with excellence at every touchpoint. 

When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in almost every aspect of the manufacturing process for our vehicles – developing your problem-solving skills as you address quality concerns and learning how to tackle unexpected challenges at various stages of the vehicle lifecycle.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have an extensive knowledge of our approval process for all parts, be the reassuring point of contact for suppliers in distress, and a champion of delivery as you generate efficient processes for supplying new vehicles. 

As you develop your technical knowledge, you’ll also start to build and maintain relationships with key contacts from across the business and within our supply base. You’ll learn how to confidently manage stakeholders and suppliers, growing your own professional network as you help to shape ours.

The programme takes two years to complete and during that time, you’ll undertake four six-month placements in areas such as plant, new model launch and supplier management. This gives you the opportunity to expand your skills and gain experience in a wide range of procurement functions.

Once you’ve completed the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to transition into a role within STA that’s tailored to your interests, experience and skill sets – meaning you can take your career to the next level in a business you’re already familiar with. 

YOUR DEVELOPMENT

Our graduate programme is all about helping you grow and thrive. You’ll get to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, build connections, and gain valuable insights that will set you up for success.

We’re here to support you every step of the way, both personally and professionally, so you can reach your full potential. As a graduate, you’ll join a bespoke learning programme designed and delivered in partnership with our external training partner, Ashorne Hill. You’ll build essential business skills, including resilience, decision making and problem solving, personal branding, and self-care. Plus, you’ll have dedicated off-the-job learning time and the ongoing support of our Early Careers Delivery team, who will be with you throughout your journey.

During the programme, you’ll sharpen your creative and strategic thinking, develop leadership skills, and contribute to key business projects. By the time you finish, you’ll be ready to make an impact and play a vital role in shaping the future of JLR. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

To join the STA Procurement Graduate Programme, you’ll need to hold or be on track to achieve at least a degree in engineering, materials science, manufacturing or any science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) discipline. 

You should be a skilled problem-solver with a curiosity for understanding business challenges and a drive to deliver innovative solutions. Strong numerical and interpersonal skills, along with the confidence to champion new initiatives, are also essential.

As you will regularly travel between sites and to suppliers, a full driving licence is also essential.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Our 2025 graduate programme salary is £32,000, with a £2,000 joining bonus to welcome you to JLR. After two years, you will progress from the graduate programme on a £39,000 salary. In addition, JLR offer a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, excellent pension provisions and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from well-known retailers and sports clubs.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION


At JLR, we’re passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential. 

JLR is committed to delivering equal opportunities for all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with our recruitment team so we can accommodate your needs.

To learn more about diversity and inclusion at JLR, please visit our website. 

 
ARRIVE AS YOU ARE. ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL.

You will channel your curiosity and creativity every day, sharpening your skills for a successful, transformative career. You own your development, and only you can make it happen. We’ll be there right by your side in your pursuit of exceptional, and we’ll provide all the encouragement and support you need for a long, fulfilling career.

Your potential for impact starts here.

Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point and at short notice based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please apply early.

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