We have an opportunity for an undergraduate to join the Purchasing team based at our corporate headquarters. This will be a 12 month placement beginning summer 2025.

Typical tasks may include:

• Managing the purchasing process including the B2B system.

• Contributing towards internal customer satisfaction by supporting and improving the efficiencies and effectiveness of the purchase ordering process.

• Managing the supplier evaluation database and new supplier approval process.

• Raising purchase orders for goods and services for all areas of the business.

• Supporting the Purchasing team in a range of current and future projects as required.

• Setting up pricing agreements on SAP.

• Assisting colleagues in general SAP and B2B enquiries.

• Resolving quantity and price discrepancies.

• Assisting with the preparation of information monthly management meetings.

• Helping the purchasing team source items and services from current and new suppliers.

• Supporting the Unitary Price Monitoring (UPM) process at each month end.

• Updating monthly category spend, contract log and non-raw material purchase order report in order to understand progress towards savings target.

• Working with purchasing and finance team to resolve invoice discrepancies.

As the year progresses you are given the opportunity to increase responsibility and autonomy to gain the most from your placement year.

Who We Are Looking For?

An individual who has:

• Self-discipline

• Organisational and project skills

• General computer skills essential with knowledge of Excel and Word

• Ability to deal with problems as and when they arise and to prioritise

• Some customer services or purchasing experience would be advantageous

You will be an undergraduate studying a Business related degree.

Other personal skills required:

• Self-motivated and determined to resolve issues that arise from time to time

• Ability to think things through logically and then act upon them

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Professional attitude towards working and a belief in the ‘Team’ ethic

We will expect a professional attitude to work and a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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