Overview
Our placements provide an opportunity to really learn how a business works. During your placement you will be hands on from day one, actively involved in business projects, and your experience and knowledge will be utilised and strengthened during the 13 months with us. You'll be based in our Weymouth office, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to real business outcomes. We have an opportunity for you to join our Strategic Procurement team at ASMPT. This role blends Procurement Engineering and Commodity Management, giving you hands-on exposure to both the technical and strategic aspects of sourcing.
Responsibilities
* Supporting New Product development enabling design decisions based on cost and supplier selection.
* Contributing to cost-saving initiatives through value engineering and alternative sourcing.
* Developing and maintaining commodity strategies aligned with ASMPT's business goals.
* Monitoring cost drivers and supply risks to help inform sourcing decisions.
* Assisting with supplier selection and contract preparation.
* Supporting supplier reviews and performance improvement initiatives.
* Collaborating with other teams to align procurement strategies.
Enabling the digital world offers enormous scope to develop your career beyond traditional ideas of progression or promotion. We want to hear from enthusiastic individuals who are currently studying for a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline who is:
* Interested in procurement, supplier management, and commercial strategy.
* Familiar with basic procurement principles and concepts.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
* Able to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and suppliers.
* Organised and capable of managing multiple tasks.
* Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
* Committed to professional development and contributing to team success.
Join us where we are enabling the digital world to realise its incredible potential, and where we will support you to realise yours too.
About ASMPT and the Team
Our technology powers EVERYTHING with a digital component: we produce innovative equipment that enables the world's biggest names in electronics to bring their technology to market. We thrive in a forward-thinking environment where continuous investment powers opportunities to work on exciting new projects on a global scale. Our Product Innovation Centre in Weymouth is the centre of our High End Printing business, where our engineers design, build and refine high-speed, high-precision printers.
You'll be supported throughout your placement with mentoring, training, and opportunities to develop your skills, all while contributing to meaningful projects that support ASMPT's mission.
Why ASMPT?
Our culture is unique. We strive to maintain a people-first, family-like culture that encourages collaboration, feedback, and innovation. It’s an exciting place to be, with ideas evolving in front of your eyes and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies. Our people are among the brightest experts, and everyone has a voice. We offer a competitive salary, a starter bonus, hybrid working, mental health and wellbeing support, generous annual leave, and various corporate benefits.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* £1,000 starter bonus
* Hybrid working - with the capacity to work from home 2 days a week
* Mental health and wellbeing support
* Annual leave starting at 25 days
* Discounted corporate gym membership
* Subsidised canteen providing local, fresh, nutritious sustenance
* Company social events and activities
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