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Temporary Industrial Placement - Procurement & Supply Chain
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Join Triumph as an Industrial Placement in Procurement & Supply Chain!
This role is open to current degree students who are looking for a placement year in 2027/28 only.
Triumph employees are the heartbeat of our business. From the design department in Hinckley to the workshops of our dealers, everyone at Triumph works with passion and pride on the award-winning motorcycles that excite and engage our customers. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to embark on an exciting industrial placement within our Procurement & Supply Chain team.
A Variety Of Competitive Benefits, Including
- An enhanced holiday scheme
- Employee benefits platform
- Favourable life assurance scheme
- Motorcycles, clothing and accessories are available to purchase at a heavily discounted
Role
This role is perfect for someone keen to build a career in procurement and supply chain management. You will be directly involved in various critical functions, including:
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- Supplier Relationship Management & Negotiation: You will be responsible for onboarding and developing suppliers, helping to define commodity strategies and negotiating contracts in line with new model requirements.
- Contract Review: Support the tender and nomination processes while aligning supplier proposals with our strategic and operational aims.
- Competitor Benchmarking: Conduct market research and analysis to ensure our supply chain remains competitive and effective.
- Component Development: Participate in new model development discussions with suppliers and collaborate with project stakeholders.
- Stock Analysis: Optimise inventory and cash flow management to support business needs.
- Business Data & Budget Analysis: Track business cases against targets, addressing negative variances and identifying savings opportunities.
- Management Reports: Assist with board-level reporting and manage internal expectations across project stakeholders.
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The Ideal Candidate Should
- Be studying for a relevant design-related degree, relevant business, science, or engineering degree, and looking for a student placement in 2027/28.
- Applicants should be on track to achieve a 2:2 or First Class Honours Degree.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively across functions.
- Be dynamic, adaptable, and thrive under pressure in an agile business setting.
- Be a self-motivated individual, displaying methodical time management and organisational skills.
- Have an active interest in procurement and supply chain management is a must.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
If you are ready to kickstart your career in a thrilling environment filled with passionate individuals, apply now and become a part of Triumph. Join Us for the Ride!
Closing Date
14-10-2026
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