Vendor Management Intern — Learn, Influence & Deliver

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday pro rata

Pension scheme

On-site restaurant

Advantages scheme

Job summary

BMW Group in Farnborough is offering a placement year opportunity within Vendor Management for July 2027. You will support vendor management activities for BMW Financial Services and Alphabet suppliers, and help maintain contract systems, KPI dashboards, and supplier risk processes.

You will gain exposure to tender processes and governance across the team. The role requires strong communication, initiative, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to develop new initiatives within the team and carry them out.
• Strong prioritisation to manage workload and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a flexible approach to tasks.
• Adaptable to varying tasks across the vendor management scope.
• Organised for meetings, deadlines and time management.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate vendor management activities for BMW Financial Services and Alphabet suppliers.
• Maintain contract management system, supplier risk portal and KPI systems; manage supplier contracts and performance details.
• Assist with tender, vendor governance and vendor risk activities across the Vendor Management team.
• Support Sourcing Data Analyst with development and delivery of Management Information for the Sourcing Department and stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal departments and external organisations with existing or potential supplier relationships.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Priority management

Teamwork

Versatility

Planning & organising

Education

Currently returning to study (placement year)

Job description

BMW Group in Farnborough is offering a placement year opportunity within Vendor Management for July 2027. You will support vendor management activities for BMW Financial Services and Alphabet suppliers, and help maintain contract systems, KPI dashboards, and supplier risk processes.

You will gain exposure to tender processes and governance across the team. The role requires strong communication, initiative, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.