UK Serial Purchasing Trainee Review
at Forvia
Placement (10 Months+)
Purchasing and Supply
Fradley
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
3.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
3/5
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Company Culture
3.5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Heavily involved in managing relationships and negotiations with suppliers, identifying and implementing cost reduction ideas within the process of production whilst also consolidating and analyzing relevant purchasing data. I was largely supportive in preparing the plant for Brexit and the changes to the customs process that affected the supply of goods and materials coming from within the EU. Implemented and oversaw productivity projects both internally within the plant and externally with suppliers, providing the plant positive cost savings.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Towards the last 6 months of my placement I had developed my skills enough to be given more autonomy and responsibility.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Numerical and Data analysis have significantly improved. Better communication with colleagues. More confidence in presenting data and information.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My manager and colleagues in my department were always there for guidance and support. If I had any questions or problems I knew who to go to.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company was very welcoming and planned events to keep the general morale atmosphere high during a tricky year due to the pandemic.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
2/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my year in placement. I feel more confident and skilled going back to university next year.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Forvia
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Forvia to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Forvia
Show willingness to improve and learn. Faurecia is heavily focused on continuous improvement and this includes the students.
