NPD Purchasing Assistant (Student Placement)

Located at the European Divisional Support Centre in Irvine, Ayrshire, this 12-to-15-month placement will report to a key member of the European Procurement Team. The successful applicant will work in a team responsible for providing the following key responsibilities:

• Issue requests for quotations; analyse Supplier quotations and participate in the preparation of sourcing recommendations.
• Participate in the Divisional Purchasing New Product Introduction Team in product upgrade projects.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and learn to work as part of the team.
• Assist Buyers in day-to-day commercial activities associated with managing a global supplier base.
• Provide support to the European Commodity Buyers for Supplier Meetings.
• Support the Procurement Program Manager in monthly/annual reporting.
• Ensure all new parts are added to our internal systems.
  
  Candidates should be working towards a degree in Commercial or Business Studies related courses.
• Candidates must have good customer focused skills, to enable them to correspond effectively with suppliers.
• Candidates should be able to work enthusiastically and efficiently within a team.
The successful candidate will be subject to background checks.

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers' needs while ensuring outstanding customer care., Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers' needs while ensuring outstanding customer care. Our achievements are driven by our people, our strong culture and commitment to our values, which are founded on a philosophy of integrity, respect and excellence. At Hyster-Yale, you can feel the loyalty from the inside out.