Procurement and Supply Chain (12 Month Placement Scheme)
Caterpillar, Desford, Leicestershire
Procurement and Supply Chain (12 Month Placement Scheme)
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Caterpillar, Desford, Leicestershire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 11 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 5bdc0a5acf2c4ee599829be787f155d2
Location ref: Desford, Leicestershire
Full Job Description
- Gain practical experience across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, supporting the procurement of goods and services required by the facility
- Support sourcing and RFQ activities, including gathering requirements, reviewing specifications, supplier research, quotation analysis and preparing information to support sourcing decisions
- Use procurement systems and tools, including PROcure, to support sourcing activity and maintain accurate procurement, pricing and supplier records
- Analyse supplier, spend, cost, quality and delivery data, identifying trends, risks and opportunities and presenting clear findings and recommendations to procurement stakeholders
- Support supplier relationship management, including supplier reviews, visits, performance discussions, risk identification and action tracking
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality and other internal stakeholders, as well as external suppliers, to support business requirements
- Contribute to process excellence and continuous improvement, including reviewing KPIs, developing standard work and identifying opportunities to improve internal procurement processes
- Support projects focused on supply resiliency, sustainable value, quality, compliance and risk mitigation
- Take ownership of agreed activities and project deliverables, providing clear updates and presenting recommendations to wider procurement team We hold a Meet and Greet day for all new UK placement students to provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow new starters across the UK before you start your placement., Step 2 - Online Assessments & Video Interview: If you are selected to move forward in the process, you'll be invited to complete some online assessments, followed by a user-friendly video interview. Your responses will be reviewed by the hiring team, and successful candidates will then be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Centre, which we anticipate will take place on 2 nd February at our Desford facility. If possible, we recommend keeping this date available. To ensure you don't miss any communications from us, please regularly check your text, email inbox (including your spam/junk folder) and your Workday account for updates. Step 3 - In Person Assessment Centre: Our Assessment Centre is designed to help you showcase your potential through a range of interactive activities focused on competencies such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving and decision-making. We aim to make the experience engaging, inclusive, and relaxed, giving you the best opportunity to demonstrate your strengths and learn more about Caterpillar. Step 4 - Offer: Following the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review all feedback to make hiring decisions. We aim to communicate outcomes and extend offers to successful candidates as quickly as possible., Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
- Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in one of the following disciplines: Business Management, Economics, Supply Chain/Logistics, Data Analytics, Self-motivated with a drive to succeed
- Be able to work collaboratively within a team and across the company
- Natural curiosity and a desire to learn new things
- Dynamism and energy
- Flexible and agile - we work in a very fast-moving industry
- A strong work ethic and personal pride
- Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Creativity and ambition to bring about new and better ways of doing things
- Excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals
- Prior knowledge is not required, just an enthusiasm for your development
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it., Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Since 1925, we've been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle, we offer services built on cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed. We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success. Resource Industries Supply Management (RISM) is Caterpillar's procurement organisation, supporting the business through end-to-end procurement lifecycle solutions. RISM works collaboratively with internal stakeholders and suppliers to build a resilient supply base, create sustainable value, improve quality and support customer success, while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and integrity., As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. That's why during our yearlong scheme we place an emphasis on multiple diverse projects. You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide and we are looking for you to bring fresh, innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems. You will be a fully involved team member with responsibility and accountability for key project deliverables. That said, you will be given all the support you require to be successful., There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
We also operate a conditional offer process; our highest performing placement students are fast tracked to our graduate development scheme. This includes a financial incentive and the potential of a summer work placement. Offers will be made based on the condition that a graduate role is available at the time of your graduation and that you achieve a min of 2:2. The Team and Role: During this 12-month placement, you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of procurement activities within Resource Industries Supply Management (RISM), giving you valuable insight into working as part of a professional procurement team. The Desford Procurement Team supports the facility through site purchasing activities, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, process excellence and continuous improvement. The team provides exposure to a broad range of procurement activities and cross-functional projects, offering the opportunity to understand how effective procurement supports Caterpillar's wider business objectives.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/procurement-supply-chain-12-month-placement-scheme-127730183