Title: Procurement Support Executive - IP
Location: United Kingdom-Hertfordshire-Welwyn Garden City
In brief
The student will join the Corporate Procurement Group who manage financial spend, suppliers, the supplier base and the procurement process. The role is ideally suited to a placement student who is looking for variety and responsibility, with opportunities to show potential and develop skills.
Who should apply?
The vacancy is particularly suited to candidates studying a Business, Accountancy or a Finance related degree and would suit a candidate with a specific interest in purchasing.
What will I be doing?
* Supporting the Commercial Partner Manager with supplier selection, negotiation and contract implementation for new program development.
* Liaising with suppliers on material availability, production orders and costs
* Accountable for ordering modules for development build block and ensuring all material is available on time.
* Specific project accountability, supporting the Commercial Partner Manager to ensure legislative requirements are met and cost down plans are delivered.
* Local (UK) supplier management experience (costs, lead time, deliveries)
What skills do I need?
* Candidate must have an interest in procurement as a career. Job role will offer opportunities in tactical and strategic purchasing.
* Some project management skills, well organised and able to work to deadlines. The majority of our work is project based both with engineering and suppliers.
* Excellent communication skills are mandatory. The majority of our supplier base is in the Far East so there will be lots of verbal communication with many different countries.
* Computer literate specifically with good MS Office skills.
* Good negotiation skills.
As part of your application you are required to attach a cover letter with responses to the following questions (150 word limit per question):
1. Why Xerox? Please tell us why you have chosen to apply for a position with us.
2. What excites you about this role? Please detail what elements of the role most interest you.
3. What skills, competencies and technical abilities have you acquired to enable success in this role?
4. Tell us about something you have done that you are proud of.
Application Closing Date: 30th January 2012
Assessment Centre Date: 16th February 2012
Job: Purchasing
