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Join Bentley Motors as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history
Bentley Motors is transforming, combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future - becoming completely carbon neutral and having 100% Battery Electric Vehicle offering by 2030.
Our campus
Our Campus, located in Crewe, Cheshire is going through its own transformation and offers unrivalled facilities including free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and an onsite gym.
About procurement
The Procurement and Supply Chain Management function is a dedicated global team which looks after direct materials procurement, indirect materials and services procurement, risk management, project procurement, supplier readiness management, procurement systems and central functions and diversity/minority supplier sourcing. As an Industrial Placement at Bentley you will be working alongside and being mentored by Procurement experts giving you real–life tangible experience to elevate your career journey in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
There are three industrial placements available
Please apply for one industrial placement position only, outlining your preference in your cover letter. We will review applications for all suitable positions.
1) Procurement
Our Procurement Industrial Placement is a chance to collaborate with and be mentored by professionals, delivering innovative ideas from the initial concept stage through to completion, where Bentley products are delivered to our global customers. Procurement is the key to embracing all of this, the gateway to Bentley’s future-facing vision. We have six specific areas of responsibility within Procurement – Direct Sourcing, Indirect Sourcing, New Project Introduction, System & Process Management, Value Engineering and Supplier Management – each responsible for different elements of the car, projects and the Bentley site. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the indirect procurement team in delivering the sourcing plan to ensure the business can successfully achieve its electrification targets
- Network with the wider VW Group including Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini to identify opportunities for collaboration and efficiency
- Develop solutions to potential procurement hurdles and engage with the team to ensure they are implemented
2) Supplier management
Within the Supplier Management team we are responsible for securing parts from reliable suppliers enabling Bentley production to build cars every day for our Global customer base. We resolve supply issues, manage critical suppliers to support new product delivery for our new models and are pro-actively improving our supply base to secure Bentley’s future. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support Bentley’s decision making over new suppliers to ensure they can support Bentley’s success
- Opportunities to get close to the products and visit Bentley suppliers
- Network with the wider VW Group including Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Ducatti to identify opportunities for collaboration and develop exciting products to be proud of
3) Systems and processes
Within the Systems and Processes team we are the central function for all Procurement. We ensure continuous improvement, digitalisation of the landscape and enable the strategic direction of Procurement. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Contribute to the delivery of the end-to-end Process Strategy and deliver continuous improvement through processes efficiency and cross functional collaboration
- Support the roll out of change to Process or Systems, engaging with a wide range of audiences and using influencing skills to ensure successful transitions
- Develop solutions to any procurement obstacles and engage with the team to ensure they are seen through to completion
About you
The successful candidate will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Economics, Business, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a degree discipline that includes Digitalisation and Strategy. It would be advantageous to have prior work experience in a project management or customer service related role. The successful candidate will:
- Contribute to an inclusive culture and safe space for all to learn and grow
- Be open-minded and inquisitive, while planning and prioritising the workload to work effectively with others
- Be tenacious and resilient, but also adaptable to the needs of others
- Take ownership of decisions and strive for the best outcomes
What we offer
You will have access to the following benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
- Paid volunteering days
We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people. This is a philosophy that is embraced by our leaders, championed by our colleague diversity groups and sits at the heart of our Beyond100 Strategy.
