Placement Student - Purchasing Assistant - Non-Raw Materials

☞ Prysmian Group

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Update day: 17-05-2024

Location: Eastleigh South East

Category: Executive management Production / Operation Internship / Entry level

Industry: Consumer Goods

Position: Internship

Job type: Full-time

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We have an opportunity for an undergraduate to join the Purchasing team based at our corporate headquarters. This will be a 12 month placement beginning summer 2023.What You Will Be Doing?Typical Tasks May Include
  • Managing the purchasing process including the B2B system.
  • Contributing towards internal customer satisfaction by supporting and improving the efficiencies and effectiveness of the purchase ordering process.
  • Managing the supplier evaluation database and new supplier approval process.
  • Raising purchase orders for goods and services for all areas of the business.
  • Supporting the Purchasing team in a range of current and future projects as required.
  • Setting up pricing agreements on SAP.
  • Assisting colleagues in general SAP and B2B enquiries.
  • Resolving quantity and price discrepancies.
  • Assisting with the preparation of information monthly management meetings.
  • Helping the purchasing team source items and services from current and new suppliers.
  • Supporting the Unitary Price Monitoring (UPM) process at each month end.
  • Updating monthly category spend, contract log and non-raw material purchase order report in order to understand progress towards savings target.
  • Working with purchasing and finance team to resolve invoice discrepancies.
As the year progresses you are given the opportunity to increase responsibility and autonomy to gain the most from your placement year.Who We Are Looking For?An Individual Who Has
  • Self-discipline
  • Organisational and project skills
  • General computer skills essential with knowledge of Excel and Word
  • Ability to deal with problems as and when they arise and to prioritise
  • Some customer services or purchasing experience would be advantageous
You will be an undergraduatestudying a Business related degree.Other Personal Skills Required
  • Self-motivated and determined to resolve issues that arise from time to time
  • Ability to think things through logically and then act upon them
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional attitude towards working and a belief in the ‘Team’ ethic
We will expect a professional attitude to work and a willingness to learn and take initiative.Location detailsThis role is based in our offices near the Eastleigh town centre. The address is Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU. There are good transport links to Eastleigh and the site is approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. We are able to offer free car parking next to our offices.Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements.

Line Managers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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Deadline: 01-07-2024

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