Alliance Cost Optimisation Placement Year

• 2nd year student, currently studying a Business, Finance, Economics, Computing, Maths Degree or similar or EUR equivalent that allows you to partake in an industrial placement. Successful candidates will need to be:
• A team player with a proactive attitude
• Comfortable working within deadlines.
• Competent with MS Office – Intermediate Excel user and awareness of
• Access would be useful.
• Attention to detail, performing accurate & detailed work
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to integrate, interact & work within a team
• Good time & workload management skills to achieve results
• Self-motivation – able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working within deadlines and in a fast paced environment

Procurement is a key function within any automotive manufacturer. After all, when you consider that 80% of the car value is from externally sourced components you can understand how important your role within procurement will be. You’ll be involved in supporting sourcing activities across new models, daily communication with suppliers (including potential visits), supporting cost reduction activities and much more!

Once you have selected a vacancy that you are interested in, you will first need to apply online. As part of this application, you will be asked to provide information on your education and career history. You will also be required to submit a current CV for review. It is important that you provide us with relevant and up-to-date information.