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We are an ambitious organisation, and we are looking for equally ambitious and innovative people to join our dynamic Procurement Placement Scheme. Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe, and we need your help to get there.​

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. Throughout your role as a Procurement Placement student, you will learn about the vast variety of functions within procurement and will be allocated your own area of responsibility from the following:

  • Line Parts
  • Facilities and Site Services
  • Aftersales
  • Vendor Tooling
  • Procurement Project Management
  • Procurement Planning and Co-ordination
  • Supplier Quality Development
  • Total Delivered Cost

You will have several projects on the go, at any one time on our Procurement Placement Scheme. Don’t worry you will not be alone – you’ll have an experienced mentor from day one who will support you to succeed. You’ll be involved in data and cost analysis for future activities, potential supplier visits and continual liaison with both internal and external departments. It’s also key to note that many of our placement students return to our Graduate Trainee Scheme so see this as the possibility of opening a door to an excellent career.

  • Competitive salary from £18k
  • Fitness centre
  • Paid overtime and time in lieu
  • Sports and leisure complex
  • 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Travel opportunities (dependent on role)

What you'll need

  • Are able to partake in an 13-month placement as part of your course
  • Excellent communication and team-working skills
  • Ability to present data in a clear and structured manner
  • Energetic, flexible and committed to supporting the team in achieving tight deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Challenging and flexible mind set
  • Proactive nature; able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Articulate and ability to influence beyond authority

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will be sufficiently flexible to assume responsibility for any aspects of the following:

  • Report coordination within your specified section
  • Support for sourcing activities across Nissan Europe new models
  • Daily communication with suppliers (including potential visits)
  • Supporting cost reduction activities
  • Contributing to project management activities

Positions are available at our NMUK Sunderland site and NTCE Cranfield sites. Please specify if you have a preferred location when applying.