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Global Buyer Review

at JLR

Graduate Scheme

Procurement

Gaydon

Review Submitted: September 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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 the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at JLR?

Very enjoyable. You’re treated very well as a graduate, got to try different things, the people are great, the work is interesting and the company is exciting to be involved in

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

I got to be a strategy and sourcing buyer. So basically I would source new projects and parts for launch cars and projects. Got to go to market, negotiate and implement them to be taken through to launch

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5
There is always something to benefit the team and it’s always given to you

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

5/5
We got £250 reduced to £100 for an out side of work activity each year, we got to experience an off road experience, track time, and extra perks within the scheme.

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

5/5
Tough work from a respected company. It will prepare me brilliantly

How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?

5/5
Brilliantly. In our first year we did a whole course throughout the year for developing key skills in the professional environment, and then practised them in real time each day

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5
We were allocated a mentor from another team, whilst also having one within our team to help us day to day on all areas we may have questions.

How is your work-life balance?

5/5
Never had to worry about work outside of work.

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5
Huge development of culture over the last few years and it’s a genuinely nice place to work

How would you rate JLR initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5
Absolutely inclusive. They worked hard to make sure everyone has a voice and a platform

How would you rate JLR CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5
Literally did one yesterday! We helped a local charity redo its garden space for children with learning difficulties. We built a shed, raised beds, removed a tree stump, weeded the ground all to help for new renovations in.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It’s just a great place to work. Whatever your area it offers excellent support and perks, and would be a highlight of any CV

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

5/5
Everything I would have asked for an more

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to JLR?

If you don’t get in straight away it’s not the end of the world, I didn’t get in immediately in the first round of application and still ended up working at the company
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