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Volkswagen Group UK

IT Commercial Contracts Coordinator Review

at Volkswagen Group UK

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science, Information Technology, Procurement

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: August 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Support deliverables within IT Portfolios and IT Operations to maximize value from supplier relationships, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
- Commercial IT Activities: Assist in contract negotiations and retender activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and optimizing commercial terms.
- Reporting: Collate and present reporting measures and targets at a senior level within the department, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations.
- Insight and Analysis: Analyse reporting information to identify focal areas and develop strategic action plans to address key issues.
- Contract Management: Update and maintain contract management tools, ensuring all agreements are current and accurately documented.
- Plan Maintenance: Track and update plans, ensuring all key and critical actions are monitored and completed on time.
- Task Management: Manage and own individual tasks effectively, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
- Invoice Evaluation: Evaluate invoices meticulously, providing recommendations for approval to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
Purchase Order Management: Raise Purchase Orders for the IT department, specifically for software and services, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and strategic objectives.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes
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?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of support as well as guidance from my team and the wider network.
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?
It was very inclusive and also an atmosphere of togetherness.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement, it helped me develop in a commercial sense as well as a person. It showed me what kind of careers I might be interested in and also helped me realise what careers weren't for me.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Volkswagen Group UK to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Volkswagen Group UK
Make sure you understand what it is you are applying to and why.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Volkswagen Group UK
3/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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