AP Racing is proud to offer placement opportunities to undergraduates who are seeking a year’s industrial experience within a globally recognised company. These placements are to begin in July 2025 (for approximately 13 months) and are as follows:
Role
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this role is pivotal to the commercial workings of the company to ensure production runs smoothly and economically. The role will provide a vast depth of experience of a purchasing role within the business environment.
Responsibilities
1. Manage the supply base (UK/Overseas and direct/Indirect) concerning price, terms and conditions.
2. Prepare RFQs and assess data on return.
3. System data interrogation and validation.
4. Project activities for Purchasing as allocated across the department.
5. Liaise with stakeholders (Engineer, Finance, Sales) to collect and clarify data to present to purchasing viewpoint.
6. Administrative tasks as required to support the Purchasing Manager and the team.
7. Monitor Supplier behavioral changes, assessing potential supply risks.
8. Prepare monthly price variance reports to ensure KPI targets are met.
9. Complete and maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Desirable Skills
1. Understanding and ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
2. Attention to detail.
3. Spreadsheet/data management demonstrated.
4. Flexibility.
5. Proactive.
6. Pragmatic.
7. Flexible approach to work with a “can-do” attitude.
What We Want From You
1. Willing to learn new skills, good at problem solving and coming up with creative solutions.
2. Passion, willing to work proactively and self-motivated.
3. Able to work in a team and communicate effectively.
Applicants must ensure that they are eligible to work in the United Kingdom during the placement period. For more detail, salary and company information, use the apply link.
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