Purchasing Intern

Who we are:

From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the world’s tallest buildings, Prysmian drives new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry.

Each year, our Company manufactures thousands of KMs of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

Become part of a global network of 30,000 colleagues spanning 50 countries, all committed to connecting the planet's pathways!

About the role:

We are seeking a Purchasing Intern to join our team in Maidstone. You will report directly to the Prysmian Purchasing Manager (Warren and Brown) and play a critical role within our procurement team.

You will focus on the Warren and Brown Product portfolio, 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.

What you'll be doing:

• Enhance Procurement to Pay process alongside the Purchasing team.
• Manage the creation of Purchase Order through the SAP system
• Issue POs to Vendors and ensure confirmation for service and goods are accurately recorded and monitored in the SAP 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 SAP price lists and contracts
• Create and maintain codified items within the SAP system
• Maintain Vendor performance log and effective documentation
• Maintain Vendor approval systems and documentation, ensure the timely creation within SAP.
• 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 SAP 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

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in energy and telecom cable and connectivity systems.
• Work in a dynamic, inclusive, and driven and safety-focused environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits on offer

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.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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