Graduate Engineer Trainee 2025 - Procurement

As a Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) in Procurement, your role will involve supporting various procurement activities such as strategy development, spend analysis, RFQ (Request for Quotation), e-Sourcing, negotiations, and contract closure for multiple purchase categories. Your primary objective will be to ensure the best total cost to the business. Your responsibilities will include: - Conducting spend data analysis and assisting in developing sourcing RFQs/RFIs - Coordinating with suppliers for price negotiations - Identifying suppliers, conducting e-auctions, and finalizing contracts - Understanding and handling Indirect Categories like MRO, facilities, repair services, and more - Managing key CAPEX procurement categories such as real estate, machinery, imports, and custom build projects - Collaborating with internal teams to ensure project milestones are met - Working with legal to review and finalize supplier contracts - Providing regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and opportunities - Learning and gaining experience in the ORACLE Platform for procurement processes - Reviewing, updating, and seeking approval for BPAs inside ORACLE - Participating in improvement initiatives within procurement processes and implementing the Vertiv Operating System (VOS) - Keeping abreast of industry trends, best practices, and technologies relevant to procurement from a manufacturing perspective - Operating under tight timelines and service level agreements (SLAs) to enhance your speed and efficiency - Serving as a Procurement Single Point Of Contact (SPOC) for specific areas in CAPEX/Indirect procurement Qualifications required: - Bachelor's degree in engineering Skills and attributes for GET: - Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills - Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and promote teamwork - Strong leadership and ownership mindset - Exceptional analytical skills, logical thinking, and business acumen - Willingness to occasionally travel to factories or supplier visits - Knowledge of procurement and manufacturing processes This role as a GET in Procurement offers an opportunity to build a strong foundation in procurement practices, develop essential skills, and contribute to the success of the business.,