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What are the working arrangements and expected duration for the Placement Student - Purchasing Assistant role?

This position is a full-time, structured as a on-site role, with an expected duration of 12 months.

What educational background or degree level is required for the Placement Student - Purchasing Assistant at Prysmian?

Candidates are generally expected to be holding or pursuing the following degree levels: Bachelor.

Does Prysmian provide visa sponsorship or assistance for international applicants?

Regarding visa assistance and sponsorship for this role, the official status is currently listed as: Not disclosed.

Placement Student - Purchasing Assistant

Prysmian

Found 1 month ago

Location

Bishopstoke, United Kingdom

Duration (Months)

12 Months

Time

Full-time

Work Mode

On-site

Salary

Not disclosed

Visa Help

Not disclosed

Last Verified

1 month ago

Education

Bachelor

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

MS Office
Excel
SAP

Soft Skills

Think on your feet
Organised
Meticulous in attention to detail
High-level overall view
Head for numbers
Interest in budget management
Excellent communication skills
Build strong relationships
Negotiating successfully
Effective problem-solving skills

Job Description

Every day is different and varied. You will be in charge of a wide range of different projects. Typical tasks may include: * Assist the expansion of our ‘Business-to-Business’ (B2B) e-procurement system into new and current business areas; * Responsible for the management of B2B process including system management, user training & liaising with suppliers regarding potential opportunities * Increase internal customer satisfaction by supporting and improving the efficiencies of the procurement cycle; * Manage the Prysmian supplier base approval process; * Supporting Central Purchasing Team in a range of on-going or to be defined projects as required; * Investigate invoice discrepancies, communicate contract renewals and terminations, and support our ‘internal contract timetable database; * Assisting negotiating contracts and setting up pricing agreements; * Support the purchasing team in carrying out spend analysis and market research worldwide; * Support with the renegotiation of Long Term Agreements as well as with the management of small RFX. * Provide general administrative support within the Purchasing Team which would include maintaining SAP supplier prices, Payment Terms analysis & discrepancies.

Requirements

currently undertaking a Bachelor degree and looking to support your learning and development path
You can think on your feet, are naturally organised and meticulous in attention to detail whilst maintaining a high-level overall view
You have “a head for numbers” and an interest in budget management
You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
You build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating successfully with suppliers and showing effective problem-solving skills
You have good spoken English and can work in the UK
Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Office and Excel

Operations and Logistics

Procurement & Sourcing

Languages

English

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