Purchasing Assistant Placement - Non-Raw Materials

Purchasing Assistant Placement - Non-Raw Materials

We have an opportunity for highly motivated undergraduates to join the Purchasing team at our Bishopstoke site . This will be a 12-month placement commencing summer 2026.

It is a requirement that you are currently undertaking a Bachelor degree and looking to support your learning and development path.

Every day is different and varied. You will be in charge of a wide range of different projects.

Typical tasks may include:

• Assist the expansion of our ‘Business-to-Business’ (B2B) e-procurement system into new and current business areas;
• Responsible for the management of B2B process including system management, user training & liaising with suppliers regarding potential opportunities
• Increase internal customer satisfaction by supporting and improving the efficiencies of the procurement cycle;
• Manage the Prysmian supplier base approval process;
• Supporting Central Purchasing Team in a range of on-going or to be defined projects as required;
• Investigate invoice discrepancies, communicate contract renewals and terminations, and support our ‘internal contract timetable database;
• Assisting negotiating contracts and setting up pricing agreements;
• Support the purchasing team in carrying out spend analysis and market research worldwide;
• Support with the renegotiation of Long Term Agreements as well as with the management of small RFX.
• Provide general administrative support within the Purchasing Team which would include maintaining SAP supplier prices, Payment Terms analysis & discrepancies.

About You

• You can think on your feet, are naturally organised and meticulous in attention to detail whilst maintaining a high-level overall view
• You have “a head for numbers” and an interest in budget management
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• You build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating successfully with suppliers and showing effective problem-solving skills
• You have good spoken English and can work in the UK
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Office and Excel

Diversity & Inclusion

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

How to apply

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