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Purchasing Graduate Scheme

Posted 23 Mar 2024
Work experience
0 to 1 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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In Purchasing 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 business needs 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 graduates with a rotation plan to other departments which will both challenge you and provide exposure to multiple areas within the business with the potential to experience first-hand multiple aspects of Purchasing. During your time on the scheme you will have the opportunity to;

  • Experience the supply chain cycle from new design concept to race, raising orders, expediting deliveries, managing the supply chain and driving supplier performance improvements
  • Be challenged to provide innovative solutions and manage relationships with external suppliers and internal customers
  • Help define HPP’s sourcing strategy, having a real input in how we identify and source our future needs
  • Have the autonomy to actively lead Power Unit Programmes within the external Supply Chain and Supplier negotiations; including preparation and documentation
  • Experience working cross functionally with Engineering, Programme Management, Quality, Build, Test, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT and Finance
  • Work with our highly skilled engineers and be responsible for 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

What can we offer you?

Supported by a wealth of expertise and our mentoring programme, you will take on the challenges faced to deliver championship-winning Formula 1, Formula E and high specification Automotive parts, services and programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career and to develop into a Technical Buyer or into 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
  • Performance bonus
  • Collective bonus
  • Company lease car scheme
  • 36 days annual leave
  • Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
  • 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 have 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

At Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains we develop the entire Formula 1 Power Unit from concept to racing, and in doing so need a depth of expertise in both hardware and software across all elements of our Formula 1 hybrid Power Unit:
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Turbochargers
- High Speed, High Power Electric Machines (MGUH, MGUK)
- Power Electronics
- Energy Storage Systems

Engineering
Brixworth
500 employees