Supply Chain Quality Management - Placement Year

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious automotive manufacturer is seeking a Supply Chain Quality Management Intern for a 12-month placement in Chichester. The candidate will manage daily tasks within the Supply Chain Quality team, gaining invaluable experience in supplier management within a global supply chain. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,000, 27 days holiday, and additional benefits, promoting a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits

On-site gym

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Access to employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Must be on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• Understanding of digitalisation and IT systems.
• Ability to cooperate and work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily tasks within the Supply Chain Quality team.
• Manage special escalation meetings with suppliers.
• Maintain databases of supplier contacts and SCQ activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High intrinsic motivation

Creativity

Good project management skills

Team cooperation

Education

Studying towards a bachelor's degree

Tools

IT systems understanding

Job description

KNOWING WHAT, WHERE, HOW, WHEN AND WHY REQUIRES REAL TALENT. NOT JUST CURIOSITY.

SHARE YOUR PASSION

Intelligent ideas come off the production line non-stop when you have intelligent logistics concepts in place. Long before our premium vehicles reach the road, the delivery of materials from all over the world needs to be set into motion. With expertise and experience, with vision and commitment, with creative solutions and pleasure in effective collaboration. Share your enthusiasm for putting ideas into practice.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce.

The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands-on experience from day one, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Supply Chain Quality Management Internship – 12- Month Placement (July 2026)

The successful candidate will manage daily tasks within the Supply Chain Quality team. This placement provides work experience in the field of supplier management with a global base of over 800 suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the interactions between supplier, customer and internal departments within a global supply chain.

What awaits you?

• Manage the organisation of special escalation meetings direct with suppliers.
• Manage the distribution and resolution of Complaint Reports and 8D (eight discipline) reports.
• Maintain various databases of supplier contacts and Supply Chain Quality (SCQ) activities.
• Special Projects – once established in the role student will be encouraged to help develop the role of the supply chain quality management within the logistics department.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a bachelor’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• An understanding and interest in digitalisation and IT systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High intrinsic motivation and creativity.
• Good project management skills and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Ability to cooperate and work well within a team.

What can you look forward to?

Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £27,000, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.

Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.

Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in-person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note: To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

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: Friday 31st October 2025

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