Engineering Trainee - Purchasing

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; Overstone; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering company in the UK seeks a driven individual to manage its dynamic supply chain. Responsibilities include sourcing technical components promptly and ensuring performance aligns with quality and delivery targets. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, Science or Business, possess strong communication skills, and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a salary of £29,000 p/a along with competitive benefits including healthcare access and generous leave.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Private healthcare access

Generous pension scheme

Onsite Gym

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Required to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess strong academic achievements.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Source technical components within aggressive deadlines.
• Accountability for external supply chain performance.
• Ensure 100% OTIF delivery satisfaction.

Skills

Strong influencing and negotiating skills

Excellent communication

Curiosity and tenacity

Adaptable approach

Education

2:1 degree or above in Engineering, Science/Technology, Economics, or Business Studies

Strong academic background in relevant A Level disciplines

Job description

Overview

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 employees with exposure and experience the supply chain cycle from new design concept to race, raising orders, expediting deliveries, managing the supply chain and driving supplier performance improvements. Purpose of this role is to…

Responsibilities

• Source technical components within extremely aggressive deadlines and budgets
• Take accountability for external supply chain performance to meet the agreed costs, quality and delivery targets
• Ensure the programmes are satisfied 100% OTIF deliveries
• Learn how to create Purchase Orders and chasing deliveries
• Learn how to manage scheduling and deliveries from the suppliers to HPP
• Learn how to manage suppliers and engage internal Stakeholders
• Eliminate parts shortages, confirming future delivery dates to Build and Programme Management
• Report Purchasing performance KPI's

Qualifications / Requirements

• A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to thrive in a fast paced environment
• You will have achieved 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

Benefits

• A salary of £29,000 p/a
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
• Onsite Gym
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts