Procurement Graduate

About the role

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As our next Procurement Graduate, you’ll become a valued member of our Procurement team. As part of your role, you'll be instrumental in driving supplier management and evaluation to ensure Aston Martin has the right supply partners on board to deliver the products to support our future vehicle line. Your remit will be to work with a cross functional team of colleagues and support the procurement function on day-to-day activities such as sourcing, negotiation, and supplier evaluation. As you become more involved and settled in your role, you’ll have the opportunity to take on more specific commodity management from the initial request for quotation process to negotiation and sourcing decisions.

What we’re looking for:

To excel in this role, you'll need to be driven, open-minded, and have a willingness to develop, and have the courage to ask challenging questions. It is important to have a unity of mind in working with the team and trust in one another's abilities. You're not the type to shy away from challenges; this role isn't for someone who just wants a routine job. In this role, you will be given the chance to deal with diverse and complex problems and have the ability to think outside of the box for a solution-focused result.

You'll need to:

Be a team player with excellent problem-solving skills.Degree in Business Management or MathematicsIdeally, experience gained within an Industrial PlacementHave some knowledge and understanding of cost awarenessHave a keen interest in Procurement

What’s in it for you:

Within this role, as a procurement graduate, you will have the opportunity to quickly identify the correct supply partners for your commodity areas. You will learn a range of commercial skills such as negotiation tactics and have the chance to drive your career to the next level. You’ll be based at our Gaydon headquarters, with occasional travel to suppliers when required. 

We also offer:

A starting salary of £34,200 with performance-based increments.Annual bonus (discretionary).Medical cover, life assurance, and pension scheme.Access to our car scheme and a range of partner discounts.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of automotive innovation, apply now and be a part of something extraordinary.

For over 111 years, Aston Martin has been crafting the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars. But no one builds an Aston Martin alone. Behind every car are hundreds of dedicated dreamers, darers, and doers, making extraordinary things happen every day. 

When you join us, you’re not just part of a company. You are part of a legacy. We’re embarking on an exciting new era and need the best people to help us shape the future of our business. This is your opportunity to write your own chapter in Aston Martin’s story. 

Belong at Aston Martin 

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people. 

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. 

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