Temporary Industrial Placement - Procurement & Supply Chain

Triumph; Higham on the Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An enhanced holiday scheme

Employee benefits platform

Favourable life assurance scheme

Discount on motorcycles, clothing and

Job summary

Triumph is offering an Industrial Placement in Procurement & Supply Chain for current degree students planning a placement year in 2027/28. The role involves onboarding and developing suppliers, defining commodity strategies, and negotiating contracts aligned with new model requirements.

You will engage in contract review, market benchmarking, and stock analysis while supporting business data and budget analysis to identify savings and improve cash flow.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be studying for a relevant degree and seeking a placement in 2027/28.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong interpersonal abilities across functions.
• Active interest in procurement and supply chain Management is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship Management & Negotiation: onboarding and developing suppliers, defining commodity strategies, negotiating contracts.
• Contract Review: support tender and nomination processes.
• Competitor Benchmarking: conduct market research to keep the supply chain competitive.
• Component Development: participate in new model development discussions with suppliers.
• Stock Analysis: optimise inventory and cash flow to support business needs.
• Business Data & Budget Analysis: track business cases and identify savings opportunities.
• Management Reports: assist with board-level reporting and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Adaptable

Working under pressure

Education

Relevant degree in design/business/engineering

2:2 or First Class Honours

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Temporary Industrial Placement - Procurement & Supply Chain

Join Triumph as an Industrial Placement in Procurement & Supply Chain!

This role is open to current degree students who are looking for a placement year in 2027/28 only.

Triumph employees are the heartbeat of our business. From the design department in Hinckley to the workshops of our dealers, everyone at Triumph works with passion and pride on the award-winning motorcycles that excite and engage our customers. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to embark on an exciting industrial placement within our Procurement & Supply Chain team.

A variety of competitive benefits, including:

• An enhanced holiday scheme
• Employee benefits platform
• Favourable life assurance scheme.
• Motorcycles, clothing and accessories are available to purchase at a heavily discounted.

This role is perfect for someone keen to build a career in procurement and supply chain management. You will be directly involved in various critical functions, including:

• Supplier Relationship Management & Negotiation: You will be responsible for onboarding and developing suppliers, helping to define commodity strategies and negotiating contracts in line with new model requirements.
• Contract Review: Support the tender and nomination processes while aligning supplier proposals with our strategic and operational aims.
• Competitor Benchmarking: Conduct market research and analysis to ensure our supply chain remains competitive and effective.
• Component Development: Participate in new model development discussions with suppliers and collaborate with project stakeholders.
• Stock Analysis: Optimise inventory and cash flow management to support business needs.
• Business Data & Budget Analysis: Track business cases against targets, addressing negative variances and identifying savings opportunities.
• Management Reports: Assist with board-level reporting and manage internal expectations across project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should:

• Studying for a relevant design related degree relevant business, science, or engineering degree, and looking for a student placement in 2027/28.
• Applicants should be on track to achieve a 2:2 or First Class Honours Degree.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively across functions.
• You should be dynamic, adaptable, and thrive under pressure in an agile business setting.
• A self-motivated individual, you will display methodical time management and organisational skills.
• An active interest in procurement and supply chain management is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is essential.