Global Sourcing & Procurement Placement

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Watford; Hybride; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Learning & development

Hybrid working

Wellbeing resources

Campus head office facilities

Résumé du poste

The TJX Companies, Inc. in Watford is offering a 12-month placement within Global Sourcing and Procurement. You will collaborate with regional teams, analyze markets, facilitate the sourcing process and lead negotiations to identify best suppliers for TJX.

You will work across categories such as Supply Chain, IT, HR and Marketing, supporting category managers and driving value for our off-price retail model. This placement emphasizes learning, collaboration, and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Current university student in 2nd year undertaking a year in industry in 3rd year.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiating and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsabilités

• Provide support for critical business objectives and TJX retail operating model.
• Assist with daily activities within global sourcing and procurement.
• Support global category managers in delivery of sourcing events across categories.
• Lead low to medium value sourcing events with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in supplier selection and activities.
• Conduct research and analysis to support category sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate on specification alignment, process improvement and demand management.
• Identify opportunities for supplier relationship management and rationalization.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Team player

Formation

Procurement/Supply Chain degree

Outils

MS Excel

Description du poste

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:

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, analyze 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