NPD Purchasing Assistant (Student Placement)

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Located at the European Divisional Support Centre in Irvine, Ayrshire, this 12-to-15-month placement will report to a key member of the European Procurement Team. The successful applicant will work in a team responsible for providing the following key responsibilities: 

• Issue requests for quotations; analyse Supplier quotations and participate in the preparation of sourcing recommendations.
• Participate in the Divisional Purchasing New Product Introduction Team in product upgrade projects.  
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and learn to work as part of the team.
• Assist Buyers in day-to-day commercial activities associated with managing a global supplier base.
• Provide support to the European Commodity Buyers for Supplier Meetings.
• Support the Procurement Program Manager in monthly/annual reporting.
• Ensure all new parts are added to our internal systems.          

• Candidates should be working towards a degree in Commercial or Business Studies related courses.
• Candidates must have good customer focused skills, to enable them to correspond effectively with suppliers.
• Candidates should be able to work enthusiastically and efficiently within a team.

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Travel Required

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Field-Based

Relocation Assistance Available