Global Sourcing & Procurement Intern (Hybrid, 12-Month)

The TJX Companies, Inc; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing resources

Pension & life assurance

Career growth

Hybrid working

Watford campus facilities

Job summary

The TJX Companies, Inc is offering a 12-month placement within Global Sourcing and Procurement in Watford. You will work across regions to understand needs, facilitate supplier selection, and lead negotiations to ensure best value for TJX’s off-price retail model.

You will collaborate with Category Managers across Supply Chain, Facilities Management, IT, HR, and Marketing, supporting sourcing events and market analysis while developing your procurement skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current students in a year-in-industry placement.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Facilities Management, HR, Marketing, IT or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions and regions.

Responsibilities

• Support global sourcing events and delivery of procurement objectives.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify best value suppliers.
• Assist with daily activities in global sourcing and procurement.
• Support category managers in sourcing events with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate on specification alignment, process improvements, and demand management.
• Identify opportunities for supplier relationship management and rationalization.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Proactive / self-starter

Prioritization

Education

Year-in-industry placement related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The TJX Companies, Inc is offering a 12-month placement within Global Sourcing and Procurement in Watford. You will work across regions to understand needs, facilitate supplier selection, and lead negotiations to ensure best value for TJX’s off-price retail model.

You will collaborate with Category Managers across Supply Chain, Facilities Management, IT, HR, and Marketing, supporting sourcing events and market analysis while developing your procurement skills in a fast-paced environment.