At Triumph, we are driven to make the best motorcycles in the world. Building iconic motorcycles that celebrate our past whilst embracing the future - through bold design, original styling, purposeful engineering and a genuine passion for the ride. We are going through an exciting period of growth and now seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Graduate to join our OEM team based at the Global Headquarters in Hinckley.
At the forefront of our fast-paced manufacturing operations, the Procurement team manages Triumph’s global supply chain. Graduates own real-world project deliverables, contributing to the overall success of the business.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supplier Relationship Management & Negotiation
Onboarding and developing suppliers, defining commodity strategies and negotiating contracts in line with new model activities.
Contract Review
Managing the tender and nomination process, aligning supplier proposals with our own strategic and operational aims.
Competitor Benchmarking
Ensuring our supply chain is as effective as our competitors’ via market research and analysis.
Component Development
Lead and co-ordinate new model development discussions with suppliers in collaboration with project stakeholders.
Stock Analysis
Optimising the inventory and cash flow management of the business.
Business Data & Budget Analysis
Tracking business cases vs. targets, reconciling negative variances with savings opportunities.
Management Reports
Support board level reporting, managing the internal expectations across project stakeholders.
Person specification
Qualifications and attainments
2:1 in a relevant business, science or engineering degree.
Professional experience and skills
Proficient in Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word and Outlook.
Personality and motivation
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross functionally and as part of a team.
- Dynamic, adaptable and able to work well under pressure in an agile business setting.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously.
- Inquisitive, proactive and resilient, with excellent attention to detail.
- Methodical with strong time management and organisational skills.
- Committed with an active interest in progressing a career within procurement.
Desirable
- A practical mindset with a general interest in motorcycles, engineering and manufacturing.
Appearance and characteristics
- Articulate and well presented.
Circumstances
- Flexible approach to working hours and international travel when required.
