Vendor Management – Placement Year

Overview

In this placement, you support vendor management activities for BMW Financial Services and Alphabet suppliers. You will help manage contract records, supplier risk and KPI portals, and assist with tenders, governance, and risk tasks. The role offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration and MI development for the sourcing function. It’s a hands-on program designed to develop your understanding of corporate supplier ecosystems and governance.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive annual salary
• 27 days holiday pro rata
• pension scheme
• supportive working environment promoting wellbeing
• flexibility
• subsidised on-site restaurant

Responsibilities

• Support vendor management activities for BMW Financial Services and supplier relationships
• Maintain contract management system, supplier risk portal and KPI systems
• Assist with tendering, vendor governance and risk activities within the team
• Support Sourcing Data Analyst in developing Management Information for the Sourcing Department
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to understand and manage relationships
• Gain broad exposure to a corporate business and participate in learning and development opportunities

Key requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Initiative to develop new ideas and take ownership
• Strong priority management to organise tasks
• Teamwork and flexible workload management
• Versatility to adapt to varying tasks
• Planning and organising for meetings and deadlines

• Communication skills
• Initiative
• Prioritisation
• Experience with contract management systems
• Knowledge of supplier risk management portals
• Familiarity with KPI management systems

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