Temporary Industrial Placement - Procurement & Supply Chain

Triumph Motorcycles; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorcycle manufacturer in Hinckley is seeking an Industrial Placement in Procurement & Supply Chain for 2026/27. Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a keen interest in procurement, and be pursuing a business or engineering degree. This role involves supplier management, contract reviews, market research, and inventory optimization, providing an incredible opportunity to kickstart a career in this dynamic field.

Benefits

Employee benefits platform

Favourable life assurance scheme

Discounted motorcycles, clothing, and accessories

Qualifications

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities required for effective collaboration.
• Dynamic and adaptable, thriving under pressure in an agile setting.
• Self-motivated with methodical time management skills.
• Interest in procurement and supply chain management is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Packages, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Support tender and contract review processes.
• Conduct market research for competitor benchmarking.
• Participate in new model development discussions.
• Optimize inventory and cash flow management.
• Track business cases and identify saving opportunities.
• Assist with board-level reporting and stakeholder management.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal abilities

Dynamic and adaptable

Time management and organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Packages

Education

2:2 or First Class Honours Degree in relevant field

Job description

Temporary Industrial Placement - Procurement & Supply Chain

Join Triumph as an Industrial Placement in Procurement & Supply Chain! This role is open to current degree students who are looking for a placement year in 2026/27 only.

Triumph employees are the heartbeat of our business. From the design department in Hinckley to the workshops of our dealers, everyone at Triumph works with passion and pride on the award-winning motorcycles that excite and engage our customers. We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to embark on an exciting industrial placement within our Procurement & Supply Chain team.

A variety of competitive benefits, including:

• Employee benefits platform
• Favourable life assurance scheme.
• Motorcycles, clothing and accessories are available to purchase at a heavily discounted.

This role is perfect for someone keen to build a career in procurement and supply chain management. You will be directly involved in various critical functions, including:

• Supplier Relationship Management & Negotiation: You will be responsible for onboarding and developing suppliers, helping to define commodity strategies and negotiating contracts in line with new model requirements.
• Contract Review: Support the tender and nomination processes while aligning supplier proposals with our strategic and operational aims.
• Competitor Benchmarking: Conduct market research and analysis to ensure our supply chain remains competitive and effective.
• Component Development: Participate in new model development discussions with suppliers and collaborate with project stakeholders.
• Stock Analysis: Optimise inventory and cash flow management to support business needs.
• Business Data & Budget Analysis: Track business cases against targets, addressing negative variances and identifying savings opportunities.
• Management Reports: Assist with board-level reporting and manage internal expectations across project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively across functions.
• You should be dynamic, adaptable, and thrive under pressure in an agile business setting.
• A self-motivated individual, you will display methodical time management and organisational skills.
• An active interest in procurement and supply chain management is a must.
• Applicants should be on track to achieve a 2:2 or First Class Honours Degree in a relevant business, science, or engineering degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is essential.

If you are ready to kickstart your career in a thrilling environment filled with passionate individuals, apply now and become a part of Triumph. Join Us for the Ride!

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