Purchasing Placement

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Purchasing Placement

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains offer a 12 month Purchasing Placement scheme which will allow you the opportunity to work in a state of the art Technology Centre alongside some of Formula 1’s best talent and have a direct influence on the performance of the team. 

In Purchasing and Logistics we enable and directly influence the pace of technology development and the transference of this to the road or track by creating and managing a dynamic and responsive external direct and indirect supply chain. We achieve this by ensuring the quality, delivery and cost of all goods and services meet the stakeholders’ requirements, by working collaboratively across the business to execute the sourcing of all parts and services, delivering them on time and to specification. 

As a team we pride ourselves on challenging and developing our Placement Students with

exposure to multiple areas within the business and the potential to experience first-hand multiple aspects of Purchasing and Logistics. Experience the supply chain cycle from new design concept to race, raising orders, expediting deliveries, managing the supply chain and driving supplier performance improvements.

There are 4 Areas of Purchasing & Logistics at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains ltd that you could be involved in and you will be required to express your interest at the time of the application: 

• Formula 1 Direct Procurement: includes all procurement activities for Powertrain related components required to satisfy the demands generated by MRP, including tooling.
• Formula 1 Indirect Procurement: includes all procurement activities for goods and services required to support the maintenance, development and operations of the business, including CapEx. 
• Advanced Technology Procurement: includes all procurement activities for Project related components required to satisfy the demands generated by MRP, including tooling and all procurement activities for goods and services required to support the maintenance, development and operations of the Projects, including CapEx.

Transport and Logistics  

During your time on the scheme you will have the opportunity to: 

1x Formula 1 Purchasing and Logistics Placement (direct)

• Assist in providing innovative solutions and manage relationships with external
• suppliers and internal customers
• Work closely with the Purchasing team to help define HPP’s sourcing strategy, having a real input in how we identify and source our future needs
• Be involved with supplier negotiations; including preparation and documentation
• Experience working cross functionally with Engineering, Programme Management, Quality, Build, Test, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT and Finance
• Work closely with our highly skilled engineers as part of the purchasing process in support of Power Unit build for test and race
• Develop your capability and wider understanding of how company governance impacts the supply chain
• Executing sourcing and procurement activities within compliance to Mercedes policies and governance

1x Advanced Technology Purchasing Placement (direct and indirect)

• Assist in providing innovative solutions and manage relationships with external suppliers and internal customers
• Work closely with the Purchasing team to help define HPP’s sourcing strategy, having a real input in how we identify and source our future needs
• Be involved with supplier negotiations; including preparation and documentation
• Experience working cross functionally with Engineering, Programme Management, Quality, Build, Test, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT and Finance
• Work closely with our highly skilled engineers as part of the purchasing process in support of Power Unit build for test and race
• Develop your capability and wider understanding of how company governance impacts the supply chain
• Executing sourcing and procurement activities within compliance to Mercedes policies and governance

1x Formula 1 Transport and Logistics Placement

• Support external logistics requirements from the business (couriers, emergency freights) Support preparation of shipments to and from track
• Support Race, test and demo trackside events (if required)
• Facilitate Customs paperwork for international shipments
• Organizing and managing the HPP Company cars fleet

What can we offer you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career and to develop into a Technical Buyer or a wider Operations Management role. Aside from the experience of working in a multiple Championship winning team our benefits package includes:

• A salary of £27,000 p/a
• Collective bonus 
• Company lease car scheme
• 36 days annual leave 
• Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme 
• Onsite Gym
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts 

What do we need from you?

• A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to thrive in a fast paced environment
• You will be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree, or above, in an Engineering, Science/Technology, Economics or Business Studies degree
• A strong academic background in relevant A Level disciplines, for example business studies, economics, maths or sciences, (or equivalent qualification)
• Excellent communicator and able to build relationships at all levels including up to Managing Director level, internally and externally
• A conscientious and professional approach to work 
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills 
• An adaptable approach which will enable you to develop your skills
• An enthusiastic approach and a willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed

The application process: 

• Submit your on-line application, CV and covering letter – please specify in your covering letter which area of purchasing outlined above is your preference. The hiring managers will do their best to match it however they will assess who is most appropriate for each role. The presentation brief for the interview will be specific to this area.
• Within this we would like to learn as much about you as possible. Tell us about your hobbies and passions; related and unrelated to the scheme or degree you are studying as this will help you stand out against candidates that may have the same qualifications and grades as you.
• Please remember to list the grades you have achieved against the respective qualifications, employment and project experience.
• As part of our Diversity and Inclusion policy please do not put a photo of yourself on your CV.
• Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager
• If successful you will be invited to attend an assessment centre which will take place between November 2024 – March 2025
• If successful your scheme will start in August/September 2025

We recognise that the ideal candidate for this role may not meet every requirement in this advert and understand that some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Mercedes AMG HPP our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring are critical to our success. HPP does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or group or class protected by any local law and we encourage applications from any background.

During your application process we are committed to providing additional support where it may be needed. If you need additional financial support to help attend Assessment Centres and Interviews you can apply to be considered to receive our Interview Travel Bursary which will provide full reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred. At the point of a successful invitation to interview please raise this with your Recruitment contact at HPP.

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, there may be periods of time during the process where you don’t hear anything from us. Don’t worry! We will advise you of the outcome of your application regardless of the result so please bear with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants, apologies for any inconvenience.

About Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains

Here at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, quite simply, we’re looking for the best. Those who want to be progressively challenged.

Those who are hungry for success. Those who want to win.

To make sure that we are continuously competitive, we invest heavily in our student programmes and look to develop the best emerging talent to become permanent members of our talented, curious and tenacious team.

We’ve now opened our application window for our 2024 vacancies! We have over 50 opportunities available, across all disciplines, for exceptional students to join our Eight-time World Championship winning team at our state–of-the-art Technology Centre in Northamptonshire.

Our development programmes span all aspects of Engineering (from Mechanical, to Electrical, to Software), Operational opportunities (Programme Management, Purchasing and Manufacturing) as well as Corporate Services (HR, IT and Finance).

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.