Procurement Graduate

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Graduate to join their team at Gaydon. This role involves managing procurement costs, supporting supplier evaluation, and developing negotiation skills. Candidates should have a 2:1 degree in Business Management or Mathematics and possess excellent problem-solving abilities. The position offers a starting salary of £34,200 plus benefits, including a Chartered Manager qualification.

Benefits

Starting salary of £34,200 with performance-based increments

Annual bonus (discretionary)

Medical cover, life assurance, and pension scheme

Access to car scheme and partner discounts

CMI level 5 qualification in leadership

Qualifications

• Driven and open-minded with a willingness to develop.
• Ability to handle diverse and complex problems.
• Basic understanding of cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement costs and contribute to supplier selection.
• Support day-to-day procurement activities.
• Drive supplier management and evaluation.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

2:1 degree in Business Management or Mathematics

Job description

Are you ready to kick-start your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?

We are seeking a Procurement Graduate to join us, giving you the chance to be part of a fast-paced environment within Aston Martin, a desirable brand with an exciting future ahead.

The Procurement department plays an important role in Cost and Supplier Management for the company's future-driven Strategic and Commercial approach. Your remit will include taking ownership of Procurement costs and contributing towards Strategic supplier selection.

About The Role

As our next Procurement Graduate, you will become a valued member of our Procurement team. As part of your role, you will be instrumental in driving Supplier Management and evaluation to ensure Aston Martin has the right supply partners on board to deliver the products to support our future vehicle line.

Your remit will be to work with a cross functional team of colleagues and support the Procurement function on day-to-day activities such as Sourcing, Negotiation and Cost Management, supplier evaluation and risk mitigation. As you become more involved and settled into your role, you will have the opportunity to take on more specific end to end commodity management, this includes from the initial ‘Request for Quotation’ process through to developing and enacting your negotiation plan which will result in the most appropriate sourcing decisions.

What We Are Looking For

To excel in this role, you will need to be driven, open-minded, and have a willingness to develop, and have the courage to ask challenging questions. It is essential to have a unity of mind in working with the team and trust in one another's abilities. You are not the type to shy away from challenges; this role is not for someone who just wants a routine job. In this role, you will be given the chance to deal with diverse and complex problems and have the ability to think outside of the box for a solution-focused result.

You Will Need To

• Be a team player with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Hold a 2:1 degree [min] in Business Management or Mathematics
• Ideally, experience gained within an Industrial Placement
• Have some knowledge and understanding of cost awareness
• Have a keen interest in Procurement

What’s In It For You

Within this role, as a Procurement Graduate, you will have the opportunity to quickly identify the correct supply partners for your commodity areas. You will learn a range of commercial skills such as negotiation tactics and have the chance to drive your career to the next level. You will be based at our Gaydon headquarters, with occasional travel to suppliers when required. Plus, you will gain a Chartered Manager (CMI Level 5) qualification along the way.

We Also Offer

• A starting salary of £34,200 with performance-based increments.
• Annual bonus (discretionary).
• Medical cover, life assurance, and pension scheme.
• Access to our car scheme and a range of partner discounts.
• CMI level 5 qualification in leadership

If you are ready to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of automotive innovation, apply now and be a part of something extraordinary.

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.

The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda ltd.