Please apply only if you are currently in your second year of university and will be undertaking a year in industry during your third year
Ready to make your impact on a global sourcing and procurement team who source everything we need to run our retail business and drive value to our bottom line? During this 12 month placement, you will work with functions in all regions to understand the their needs and to help them decide with confidence the suppliers that will deliver the best value. You will help to facilitate cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration, analyze the external market, facilitate the sourcing process and lead negotiations to identify the best suppliers for TJX.
We collaborate and provide procurement expertise to support our global business. Focused on our goods not for resale, our goal is to drive value and effective delivery of merchandise to enable the successful execution of our off-price retail model.
What You’ll Do
Within Global Sourcing and Procurement, our Category Managers work with partners across the organization to drive and enable the delivery of functional strategies. Our teams encourage collaboration and sharing of ideas to support the growth of our fast paced business.
Provide support for critical business objectives, enabling the TJX retail business operating model.
Ensure we are managing and executing projects and deliverables in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.
Assist with daily activities within the global sourcing and procurement function.
Supports global category managers in the delivery of their sourcing events; potential categories include Supply Chain, Facilities Management, IT, HR, and Marketing
Leads low to medium value complexity sourcing events with business unit partners and cross functional teams
Participates in selection of suppliers and activities leading up to it
Conducts research and analysis to support category sourcing initiatives
Collaborates in opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement and demand management
Identifies opportunities for supplier relationship management and rationalization
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for current students who are highly motivated self-starters, with the ability to prioritize effectively, be proactive and flexible, and demonstrate a strong bias for action in a fast-paced professional environment. Additional skills include:
Strong organizational, communication, negotiating, supplier relationship management and analytical skills
Must be detail oriented and have project management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
Ability to anticipate and think-through impact of decisions
Demonstrated effective time management skills to ensure all projects are completed in an effective and timely manner
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on simultaneous projects both independently and in team environments.
Strong interpersonal skills with experience in working in teams and communicating to groups
Willingness to seek out feedback, and ability to incorporate feedback to enhance performance
Strong academic background
Supply Chain, Facilities Management, HR, Marketing, IT, or a related degree (other degrees may be considered)
Interest in Procurement will be a plus
What we offer
At TJX Europe, we believe in supporting our associates to thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect:
Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
Exclusive employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is valued
Access to wellbeing support and resources
Pension and life assurance schemes
Opportunities to grow your career across our global business
Hybrid working model with flexibility
A vibrant, campus-style head office in the heart of Watford—featuring a subsidised canteen, onsite gym, free parking, and just a short walk from Watford Junction Station
Application Process
Online application > Psychometric Online Tests > Online Video Interview > Assessment Centre or In Person Interview
You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to.
