Supply Chain Quality Management Graduate

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

27 days holiday (pro rata)

On-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, based at Goodwood, West Sussex, offers a two-year Supply Chain Quality Management Graduate placement designed to develop hands‑on expertise in supplier quality, escalation handling and continuous improvement within an international network.

You will gain experience in 8D/5Why tools, supplier facility reviews, and cross‑functional collaboration, with potential for international placement within the BMW Group.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with a classification of 2:2 or above.
• Genuine interest in digitalisation and IT systems, with enthusiasm for exploring how technology can improve processes.
• Confident and effective communication skills.
• Strong self‑motivation, creativity and a proactive approach.
• Good project management skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute positively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate escalation meetings directly with suppliers, helping teams agree clear actions and drive timely progress.
• Oversee the distribution and resolution of Complaint Reports and 8D reports, supporting robust and sustainable quality improvements.
• Keep supplier contact and Supply Chain Quality activity databases accurate and up to date, enabling effective collaboration and informed decisions.
• Contribute fresh ideas to further develop Supply Chain Quality Management within the Logistics department.
• Undertake placements across the business, with potential for an international placement within the BMW Group.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Creativity

Teamwork

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Digitalisation interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above)

Tools

5 Whys

8D analysis

Job description

Job Title

Supply Chain Quality Management Graduate

Posting Start Date

10/4/26

Job Location (Long)

Goodwood, United Kingdom

Job Description

Great ideas thrive when they are supported by intelligent logistics. Long before our premium vehicles reach the road, materials from around the world must be coordinated with precision. By combining expertise, experience, forward thinking, commitment and creative solutions, our teams turn ambitious ideas into reality through effective collaboration. Bring your enthusiasm and help us shape outstanding logistics solutions.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, part of the BMW Group, is proudly based at its Goodwood manufacturing plant in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

As the epitome of exclusive super-luxury, every Rolls-Royce delivers exceptional quality, style and performance. Behind this legendary brand is a passionate and highly talented team dedicated to bringing each client’s individual vision to life.

Sir Henry Royce’s maxim, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, inspires everything we do at Rolls‑Royce. From your first day as a graduate, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience and practical insight into the operations of a world‑class automotive manufacturer.

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood, West Sussex (UK) – Supply Chain Quality Management Graduate (2 Year Graduate Placement)

In this varied and rewarding placement, you will take ownership of key daily activities within the Supply Chain Quality team. You will build valuable experience in supplier management across a global supplier network and gain a unique understanding of how suppliers, customers and internal departments collaborate within an international supply chain.

What awaits you?

• Coordinate focused escalation meetings directly with suppliers, helping teams agree clear actions and drive timely progress.
• Oversee the distribution and resolution of Complaint Reports and 8D reports, supporting robust and sustainable quality improvements.
• Keep supplier contact and Supply Chain Quality activity databases accurate and up to date, enabling effective collaboration and informed decisions.
• As your knowledge and confidence grow, you will be encouraged to contribute fresh ideas that further develop Supply Chain Quality Management within the Logistics department.
• Broaden your experience through placements across the business, with the potential to undertake an international placement within the BMW Group.

What You Will Do

• Support reviews of supplier facilities and systems, helping confirm alignment with quality standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work with colleagues and suppliers to identify root causes and develop lasting solutions using established tools such as 5 Whys and 8D analysis.
• Analyse delivery and quality performance to recognise trends, celebrate strengths and highlight opportunities to strengthen the supply chain.

What should you bring along?

• A bachelor’s degree with a classification of 2:2 or above.
• A genuine interest in digitalisation and IT systems, with enthusiasm for exploring how technology can improve processes.
• Confident and effective communication skills.
• Strong self‑motivation, creativity and a proactive approach.
• Good project management skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute positively within a team.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work‑Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 38 hours a week.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including, a subsidised on‑site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts. You will also have the opportunity to purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a very special and reduced rate as part of your benefits package.

To be eligible for this position, you must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening checks and the offer of employment will be subject to results which we consider are satisfactory. Checks may include references, right to work, IT system Compliance Integrity Check (COIN), CV and relevant qualifications. Checks may also include criminal records, adverse financial (credit), directorships, address, internet research and/or driving licence. If you have any queries on any of these checks, please discuss with us and we will be happy to go through with you in more detail.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026.

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