Placement Student- New Product Development Buyer

We are looking for an enthusiastic New Product Development Buyer Placement Student to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Corporate/CBS Business Segment in UK, Darlington. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.

In This Role, You Will Make an Impact in the Following Ways:

• Key project work in support of new product development technical sourcing departmental objectives.
• Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with Project leader.
• Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues; able to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with project’s needs.
• Works with a group of suppliers – prototype parts procurement, supporting cost reduction, capacity planning, delivery/quality performance, risk mitigation.
• Data analysis to identify saving opportunities and ensure budget adherence.
• Engagement across several teams, gaining commodity experience with close integration with Supplier Quality team; close integration with Supplier Quality team.

To Be Successful in This Role You Will Need the Following:

• Working towards a degree – please specify degree being studied, preferably Engineering/Business related although not limited to these subjects.
• Positive attitude, strong personal motivation; IT Skills/program knowledge.
• Communication skills and teamwork.
• Customer facing & customer support experience would be a plus.

Closing Date:

Thursday, 12th November 2026 11:59pm