Global Sourcing & Procurement Placement

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international retail leader located in Watford is seeking current university students for a year-in-industry position in their Global Sourcing and Procurement team. This role involves supporting critical business objectives, managing projects effectively, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a passion for procurement. The offer includes generous holiday, competitive salary, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense

Access to wellbeing support

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Campus-style head office with amenities

Qualifications

• Current students in their second year of university.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills to ensure projects are completed timely.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for critical business objectives in TJX retail.
• Assist with daily activities in global sourcing and procurement.
• Support category managers in their sourcing events.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiating skills

Supplier relationship management skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Supply Chain, Facilities Management, HR, Marketing, IT or related degree

Job description

TJX Europe

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores‑TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team‑a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off‑price retailer.

Job Description : About the Program

Please apply only if you are currently in your second year of university and will be undertaking a year in industry during your third year.

Ready to make your impact on a global sourcing and procurement team who source everything we need to run our retail business and drive value to our bottom line? During this 12 month placement, you will work with functions in all regions to understand the their needs and to help them decide with confidence the suppliers that will deliver the best value. You will help to facilitate cross‑functional and cross‑regional collaboration, analyse the external market, facilitate the sourcing process and lead negotiations to identify the best suppliers for TJX.

We collaborate and provide procurement expertise to support our global business. Focused on our goods not for resale, our goal is to drive value and effective delivery of merchandise to enable the successful execution of our off‑price retail model.

What You’ll Do

Within Global Sourcing and Procurement, our Category Managers work with partners across the organization to drive and enable the delivery of functional strategies. Our teams encourage collaboration and sharing of ideas to support the growth of our fast paced business.

• Provide support for critical business objectives, enabling the TJX retail business operating model.
• Ensure we are managing and executing projects and deliverables in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.
• Assist with daily activities within the global sourcing and procurement function.
• Supports global category managers in the delivery of their sourcing events; potential categories include Supply Chain, Facilities Management, IT, HR, and Marketing
• Leads low to medium value complexity sourcing events with business unit partners and cross functional teams
• Participates in selection of suppliers and activities leading up to it
• Conducts research and analysis to support category sourcing initiatives
• Collaborates in opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement and demand management
• Identifies opportunities for supplier relationship management and rationalization

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for current students who are highly motivated self‑starters, with the ability to prioritize effectively, be proactive and flexible, and demonstrate a strong bias for action in a fast‑paced professional environment. Additional skills include :

• Strong organizational, communication, negotiating, supplier relationship management and analytical skills
• Must be detail oriented and have project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to anticipate and think‑through impact of decisions
• Demonstrated effective time management skills to ensure all projects are completed in an effective and timely manner
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment on simultaneous projects both independently and in team environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in working in teams and communicating to groups
• Willingness to seek out feedback, and ability to incorporate feedback to enhance performance
• Strong academic background
• Supply Chain, Facilities Management, HR, Marketing, IT, or a related degree (other degrees may be considered)
• Interest in Procurement will be a plus

What we offer

At TJX Europe, we believe in supporting our associates to thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect :

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Exclusive employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is valued
• Access to wellbeing support and resources
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Opportunities to grow your career across our global business
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• A vibrant, campus‑style head office in the heart of Watford‑featuring a subsidised canteen, onsite gym, free parking, and just a short walk from Watford Junction Station

Application Process

• Online application
• Psychometric Online Tests
• Online Video Interview
• Assessment Centre or In Person Interview

You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to.

As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and / or sexual orientation.

Address

73 Clarendon Road

Location

EUR Home Office Watford GB