Purchasing Graduate

  • Graduate Roles
  • Brixworth

Website Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains offer a 2 year Purchasing Graduate scheme which will allow you the opportunity to work in a state of the art Technology Centre alongside some of Formula 1’s best talent and have a direct influence on the performance of the team. In Purchasing and Logistics we enable and directly influence the pace of technology development and the transference of this to the road or track by creating and managing a dynamic and responsive external direct and indirect supply chain. We achieve this by ensuring the quality, delivery and cost of all goods and services meet the stakeholders’ requirements, by working collaboratively across the business to execute the sourcing of all parts and services, delivering them on time and to specification. As a team we pride ourselves on challenging and developing our Students with exposure to multiple areas within the business and the potential to experience first-hand multiple aspects of Purchasing and Logistics. Experience the supply chain cycle from new design concept to race, raising orders, expediting deliveries, managing the supply chain and driving supplier performance improvements.

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Job no: 497139
Work type: Student
Location: Brixworth
Department: Human Resources (Div)

There are 2 areas of Purchasing & Logistics that you could be involved in:

  • Direct Procurement: includes all procurement activities for Powertrain related components required to satisfy the demands generated by MRP, including tooling.
  • Indirect Procurement: includes all procurement activities for goods and services required to support the maintenance, development and operations of the business, including CapEx.

During your time on the scheme you will have the opportunity to:

Direct & Indirect Procurement

 

 
  • Assist in providing innovative solutions and manage relationships with external suppliers and internal customers
  • Work closely with the Purchasing team to help define HPP’s sourcing strategy, having a real input in how we identify and source our future needs
  • Be involved with supplier negotiations; including preparation and documentation
  • Experience working cross functionally with Engineering, Programme Management, Quality, Build, Test, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT and Finance
  • Work closely with our highly skilled engineers as part of the purchasing process in support of Power Unit build for test and race
  • Develop your capability and wider understanding of how company governance impacts the supply chain
  • Executing sourcing and procurement activities within compliance to Mercedes policies and governance

 What can we offer you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career and to develop into a Technical Buyer or a wider Operations Management role.  Aside from the experience of working in a multiple Championship winning team our benefits package includes:

  • A salary of £33,000pa
  • Collective bonus
  • Company lease car scheme
  • 36 days annual leave
  • Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
  • Onsite Gym
  • A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

 

What do we need from you?

  • A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to thrive in a fast paced environment
  • You will be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree, or above, in an Engineering, Science/Technology, Economics or Business Studies degree
  • A strong academic background in relevant A Level disciplines, for example business studies, economics, maths or sciences, (or equivalent qualification)
  • Excellent communicator and able to build relationships at all levels including up to Managing Director level, internally and externally
  • A conscientious and professional approach to work
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills
  • An adaptable approach which will enable you to develop your skills
  • An enthusiastic approach and a willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed

 

The application process: 

  • Submit your on-line application, CV and covering letter
  • Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager
  • If successful you will be invited to attend an interview which will take place between January – March 2023
  • If successful your scheme will start in September 2023

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, there may be periods of time during the process where you don’t hear anything from us. Don’t worry! We will advise you of the outcome of your application regardless of the result so please bear with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants, apologies for any inconvenience.

 

Advertised: 21 Dec 2022 GMT Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Mar 2023 GMT Daylight Time

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