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Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains

Purchasing Placement (AT)

Brixworth
£30k/yr
Posted about 13 hours ago
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Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Purchasing Placement

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains offer a 12-month Purchasing Placement scheme which will allow you the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Technology Centre alongside some of Formula 1’s best talent and have a direct influence on the performance of the team.

In Purchasing and Logistics we enable and directly influence the pace of technology development and the transference of this to the road or track by creating and managing a dynamic and responsive external direct and indirect supply chain. We achieve this by ensuring the quality, delivery, and cost of all goods and services meet the stakeholders’ requirements, by working collaboratively across the business to execute the sourcing of all parts and services, delivering them on time and to specification.

As a team we pride ourselves on challenging and developing our Placement Students with exposure to multiple areas within the business and the potential to experience first-hand multiple aspects of Purchasing and Logistics. Experience the supply chain cycle from new design concept to race, raising orders, expediting deliveries, managing the supply chain and driving supplier performance improvements.

Advanced Technology Procurement

Includes all procurement activities for Non-F1 Motorsport and High Performance Road Car Project related components required to satisfy the demands generated by MRP, including tooling and all procurement activities for goods and services required to support the maintenance, development, and operations of the Projects, including CapEx.

During your time on the scheme you will have the opportunity to:

  • 1x Advanced Technology Purchasing Placement (direct and indirect)
  • Assist in providing innovative solutions and manage relationships with external suppliers and internal customers
  • Work closely with the Purchasing team to help define HPP’s sourcing strategy, having a real input in how we identify and source our future needs
  • Be involved with supplier negotiations; including preparation and documentation
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Programme Management, Quality, Build, Test, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, and Finance
  • Work closely with our highly skilled engineers as part of the purchasing process in support of Power Unit build for test and race
  • Develop your capability and wider understanding of how company governance impacts the supply chain
  • Executing sourcing and procurement activities within compliance to Mercedes policies and governance

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This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career and to develop into a Technical Buyer or a wider Operations Management role. Aside from the experience of working in a multiple Championship-winning team our benefits package includes:

  • A salary of £30,000 p/a
  • Collective bonus
  • 36 days annual leave
  • Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
  • Onsite Gym
  • A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

What We Need From You

  • A curious, tenacious, and driven individual with a hunger to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • You will be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree, or above, in an Engineering, Science/Technology, Economics, or Business Studies degree
  • A strong academic background in relevant A-Level disciplines, for example business studies, economics, maths, or sciences (or equivalent qualification)
  • Excellent communicator and able to build relationships at all levels including up to Managing Director level, internally and externally
  • A conscientious and professional approach to work
  • Strong influencing and negotiating skills
  • An adaptable approach which will enable you to develop your skills
  • An enthusiastic approach and a willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed

The Application Process

  • Submit your online application, CV, and covering letter – please specify in your covering letter which area of purchasing outlined above is your preference. The hiring managers will do their best to match it; however, they will assess who is most appropriate for each role. The presentation brief for the interview will be specific to this area.
    • Within this, we would like to learn as much about you as possible. Tell us about your hobbies and passions; related and unrelated to the scheme or degree you are studying, as this will help you stand out against candidates that may have the same qualifications and grades as you.
    • Please remember to list the grades you have achieved against the respective qualifications, employment, and project experience.
    • As part of our Diversity and Inclusion policy, please do not put a photo of yourself on your CV.

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  • Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager.
  • If successful, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre which will take place between November 2026 – March 2027.
  • If successful, your scheme will start in August/September 2027.

We recognise that the ideal candidate for this role may not meet every requirement in this advert and understand that some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Mercedes AMG HPP, our people are our strength, and the diverse talents they bring are critical to our success. HPP does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or group or class protected by any local law and we encourage applications from any background.

During your application process, we are committed to providing additional support where it may be needed. If you need additional financial support to help attend Assessment Centres and Interviews, you can apply to be considered to receive our Interview Travel Bursary, which will provide full reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred. At the point of a successful invitation to interview, please raise this with your Recruitment contact at HPP.

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, there may be periods of time during the process where you don’t hear anything from us. Don’t worry! We will advise you of the outcome of your application regardless of the result, so please bear with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants, apologies for any inconvenience.

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Skills

Procurement
Supply chain management
Supplier relationship management
Negotiation
Logistics
Data analysis
Communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Project management
Compliance
Governance
Strategic sourcing

Location

Brixworth, England, United Kingdom

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