This role is a 12 month fixed term contract. You must be studying for an undergraduate degree to be eligible for this position.
Support Category Growth. Deliver real impact!
At TD SYNNEX, we’re looking for an Assistant Category Manager (Placement) to partner with our Category and Business Managers in delivering best-in-class vendor operational management. This is a fantastic opportunity for an undergraduate completing a placement year to gain hands-on experience in a commercial, fast-paced technology environment.
You’ll support data integrity, help streamline system tools, and contribute to reporting that drives smarter decisions. If you’re curious, organised, and keen to learn how a global technology distributor operates, this placement will give you real responsibility alongside structured support.
More Than Just a Placement
We’re not here to sell you a job. We’re here to invite you into a culture that values curiosity, celebrates diverse perspectives, and believes that great leadership starts with listening. If you’re passionate about collaboration, building strong relationships, and delivering results with accountability and clear communication, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
As a placement student, you’ll be treated as a valued member of the team — encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and build strong relationships while developing practical, real-world skills that will support your future career.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Here’s a list of some of our perks, but what really sets us apart is the way we work together. We’re big on trust, transparency, and making space for moments that matter.
- Hybrid working.
- Private healthcare, matched pension, enhanced parental & family leave.
- “Moments that matter” paid time off (yes, even for your pet’s birthday).
- Four Business Resource Groups supporting inclusion and belonging.
- Clear progression paths and benchmarked salaries.
- Sustainability – we’re building a greener future. We’ve reduced energy consumption in our UK offices by 19.2% year-on-year — it’s not just a goal, it’s a commitment.
- A culture that values every voice and celebrates diverse perspectives.
These values drive everything we do; they’re not just posters on the wall:
- Own it
- Grow and Win
- Dare to Go
- Do the Right Thing
We believe that when our values guide our actions, we build stronger teams, deeper relationships, and a future full of possibility.
What You’ll Be Doing
With support and guidance from experienced colleagues, you’ll:
- Support end-to-end product and vendor lifecycle management, ensuring system accuracy and product adoption.
- Collaborate with the profit team to support vendor pricing strategy, including managing exceptions and corrections.
- Assist with the ship and debit process alongside the central team.
- Partner with purchasing on provision management and stock allocation.
- Work with Business Intelligence to help produce reports and support execution plans.
- Contribute to quarterly Gross Profit (GP) targets.
- Build operational relationships with vendor contacts to discuss products, forecasting, and planning.
- Support the creation and execution of business plans with vendor business leads.
- Support the sales floor with pricing, ship and debit, and general product queries.
This role offers broad exposure across category management, finance, purchasing, and sales — ideal for building a strong commercial foundation.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Confidence using MS Excel; working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Nice to have (but not essential):
- Familiarity with e-business systems.
- Previous work experience, internships, or university projects in a commercial, business, or technology-related field.
If you’re an undergraduate looking for a placement year that offers real responsibility, meaningful learning, and genuine career development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s do great things together.
Closing date - Wednesday 15th April 2026
Assessment Centre's will be held at the Basingstoke office in May 2026.
Key Skills
At TD SYNNEX, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.
What’s In It For You?
- Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
- Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
- Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
- Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
- Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.
At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!
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This role is a 12 month fixed term contract. You must be studying for an undergraduate degree to be eligible for this position.
Support Category Growth. Deliver real impact!
At TD SYNNEX, we’re looking for an Assistant Category Manager (Placement) to partner with our Category and Business Managers in delivering best-in-class vendor operational management. This is a fantastic opportunity for an undergraduate completing a placement year to gain hands-on experience in a commercial, fast-paced technology environment.
You’ll support data integrity, help streamline system tools, and contribute to reporting that drives smarter decisions. If you’re curious, organised, and keen to learn how a global technology distributor operates, this placement will give you real responsibility alongside structured support.
More Than Just a Placement
We’re not here to sell you a job. We’re here to invite you into a culture that values curiosity, celebrates diverse perspectives, and believes that great leadership starts with listening. If you’re passionate about collaboration, building strong relationships, and delivering results with accountability and clear communication, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
As a placement student, you’ll be treated as a valued member of the team — encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and build strong relationships while developing practical, real-world skills that will support your future career.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Here’s a list of some of our perks, but what really sets us apart is the way we work together. We’re big on trust, transparency, and making space for moments that matter.
- Hybrid working.
- Private healthcare, matched pension, enhanced parental & family leave.
- “Moments that matter” paid time off (yes, even for your pet’s birthday).
- Four Business Resource Groups supporting inclusion and belonging.
- Clear progression paths and benchmarked salaries.
- Sustainability – we’re building a greener future. We’ve reduced energy consumption in our UK offices by 19.2% year-on-year — it’s not just a goal, it’s a commitment.
- A culture that values every voice and celebrates diverse perspectives.
These values drive everything we do; they’re not just posters on the wall:
- Own it
- Grow and Win
- Dare to Go
- Do the Right Thing
We believe that when our values guide our actions, we build stronger teams, deeper relationships, and a future full of possibility.
What You’ll Be Doing
With support and guidance from experienced colleagues, you’ll:
- Support end-to-end product and vendor lifecycle management, ensuring system accuracy and product adoption.
- Collaborate with the profit team to support vendor pricing strategy, including managing exceptions and corrections.
- Assist with the ship and debit process alongside the central team.
- Partner with purchasing on provision management and stock allocation.
- Work with Business Intelligence to help produce reports and support execution plans.
- Contribute to quarterly Gross Profit (GP) targets.
- Build operational relationships with vendor contacts to discuss products, forecasting, and planning.
- Support the creation and execution of business plans with vendor business leads.
- Support the sales floor with pricing, ship and debit, and general product queries.
This role offers broad exposure across category management, finance, purchasing, and sales — ideal for building a strong commercial foundation.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Confidence using MS Excel; working knowledge of Word and Outlook.
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Nice to have (but not essential):
- Familiarity with e-business systems.
- Previous work experience, internships, or university projects in a commercial, business, or technology-related field.
If you’re an undergraduate looking for a placement year that offers real responsibility, meaningful learning, and genuine career development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s do great things together.
Closing date - Wednesday 15th April 2026
Assessment Centre's will be held at the Basingstoke office in May 2026.
Key Skills
At TD SYNNEX, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.
What’s In It For You?
- Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
- Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
- Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
- Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
- Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.
At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!
