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    We be­lieve in cre­ating an envi­ron­ment where our placement students re­ally can learn and develop dur­ing their time with us and where they are giv­en their own ar­eas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encour­aging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving you the opportunity to re­ally show what you can do.

    Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world. Three UK plants have a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly.

    Indirect Purchasing Placement

    This intern role relates to the Indirect Purchasing department based at MINI Plant Oxford, working for and on behalf of the BMW Group’s UK & IRL operations.

    We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our Purchasing experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table, and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

    What will you be doing?

    • Assisting purchasers in sourcing goods and/or services, including but not limited to:
      • Requests For Quotations (“RFQs”),
      • RFQ response analysis,
      • Commercial negotiations, and
      • Purchase Orders.
    • Liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
    • Carrying out support activities for the department, such as:
      • data collection & analysis,
      • presentation preparation, and
      • organising meetings & activities.
    • Full involvement in departmental activities (e.g., team-building and improvement processes).

    Qualifications

    Undergraduate in any discipline, but ideally with a business focus e.g Business Management, Economics, Maths, Finance etc and on course to achieve a 2:2 or above.

    • Experience of MS Suite, in particular Excel.
    • Motivated and able to take responsibility for tasks & projects.
    • Good ability to communicate with internal colleagues and external third-party suppliers.
    • Excellent teamwork skills.
    • The ability to effectively prioritise, organise, and manage time.

    Beneficial Skills & Experience

    • German language.

    Why choose us?

    • Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £21,600, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
    • Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, hybrid working, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
    • Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts, an on-site gym and a subsidised on-site restaurant.

    What are we responsible for?

    • Supporting you in your training and ensuring you settle into your role and feel welcomed.
    • Working sustainably and ethically.
    • Providing you with the opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop yourself.
    • Ensuring you are happy with your work-life balance and feel as though your contribution to the business is being valued.
    • Encouraging you to develop your soft skills such as creating working relationships, communicating effectively, delivering presentations and gaining confidence in your own ability, supporting you in both your return to university and your future career.

    What do you need to do now?

    If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.

    The next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

    Please note

    We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

    Please ensure that you complete all of the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and include a role relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.

    To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement, and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK passport holder.

    We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

    Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com