Purchasing Intern

Purchasing/Office Assistant
Who We Are
Prysmian is the largest global cable manufacturer, with over 100 years of experience and knowledge of making cables. With a strong focus on our three core values, Drive, Trust & Simplicity, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply.

We are seeking a Purchasing Intern to join our team in Liverpool. You will report directly to the Oceania Purchasing Manager and play a critical role within our procurement team. As a Purchasing Intern, you will focus on the Energy & Telecom Non-Raw Material (NRM) categories, providing vital support in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You'll work closely with a team of talented procurement professionals and gain valuable exposure to a wide range of tasks and stakeholders.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who has recently graduated or is in the final year of studies, looking to gain experience in the purchasing field while also taking on junior office assistant duties. We're looking for an Intern who is available to work
3 times a week
Contract Duration:
12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance Procurement to Pay process alongside the Purchasing team.
• Manage the creation of Purchase Order through the ERP system
• Issue POs to Vendors and ensure confirmation for service and goods are accurately recorded and monitored in the ERP system
• Manage deliveries and follow-up on the import process, connecting freight forwarders where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with suppliers and internal departments for all specifications and payment terms, ensuring all invoicing authorization and clarification issues are adequately managed
• Accurately maintain ERP price lists and contracts
• Create and maintain codified items within the ERP system
• Maintain Vendor performance log and effective documentation
• Maintain Vendor approval systems and documentation, ensure the timely creation within ERP.
• Assist in the completion and submission of monthly Purchasing reports.
• Assist in the sourcing of products and services
• Promote adherence to best practice policies and tracking of procurement budget initiatives
• Train new employees and help will all ERP compliance and operating systems

Who You Are

• Organized and proactive
• Strong IT and Excel skills
• Strong analytic skills
• Ability to work both with supplier and stakeholders effectively
• Enthusiastic to pursue procurement objectives
• Strong problem solving and data analysis
• Ability to work with highly technical staff productively, eliciting buy-in of business initiatives and compliance to procurement policies
• High Verbal & Written skills

The Benefits Of Working With Us
Working with Prysmian Group means joining a Global family (and one with some great perks):

• Globally supported Sustainability and Diversity Programs (because we care about our people and the environments we operate in)
• A Prysmian Rewards Program (designed to save you money on the day to day) exclusive to our Team
• A culture that fosters inclusiveness, teamwork and joint success
• Free parking on site

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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learn more about Prysmian's commitments.
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