JOB TITLE: Industrial Operations: Global Buyer Procurement Graduate Programme
POSTING END DATE: 29/10/2024
START DATE: 08/09/2025
PROGRAMME DURATION: 2 years
LOCATION: Gaydon (Frequent travel may be required. A full driving licence is required for this role).
IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY: JLR’s graduate programmes are not eligible for sponsorship; therefore, we will only accept applications from candidates with the unrestricted right to work in the UK for an indefinite period.
ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL
JLR’s graduate programme is where your ambition meets automotive innovation. Learn from visionary industry experts, build your network, and gain invaluable industry insight. Become integral to our future and build the exceptional career you deserve.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Procurement is a crucial area of our business, responsible for securing and managing complex global deals with international suppliers and strategic partners. When you join our team, you’ll support a portfolio of commodities and categories: developing strategies, managing relationships, sourcing new products, analysing market trends, negotiating contracts, and supporting procurement's transformation.
You will undertake two core placements during the programme, with specific value-adding projects, as well as a placement in a procurement support function, such as supply chain or sustainability.
Throughout your programme, you’ll develop outstanding negotiation and influencing skills while taking on a diverse range of placements. By the time you finish, you’ll be ready to transition into a role within procurement that fits your interests and experience.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT
Our graduate programme focuses on helping you grow and thrive. You’ll work with industry experts, build connections, and gain insights that will set you up for success. You’ll join a bespoke learning programme designed in partnership with Ashorne Hill, building essential business skills, including resilience, decision making, and problem solving.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
To join the Global Buyer Procurement Graduate Programme, you’ll need to hold or be on track to achieve at least a 2.2 degree in business, economics, supply chain and logistics, or another STEM discipline. Strong numerical and interpersonal skills, along with a drive to deliver innovative solutions, are essential. A full driving licence is also necessary due to regular travel.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
Our 2025 graduate programme salary is £32,000, with a £2,000 joining bonus. After two years, you will progress on a £39,000 salary. In addition, JLR offers a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme, excellent pension provisions, and access to deals and discounts from well-known retailers.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At JLR, we’re passionate about our people. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that allows every employee to bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.
You will channel your curiosity and creativity every day, sharpening your skills for a successful, transformative career. Your potential for impact starts here.
Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, please apply early.
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