Business Information Systems Co-Op Placement 2025

Job Description:

Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of (COMPANY NAME)'s 2025 Cooperative cohort. Tasks and responsibilities may include:

* Together, with your (COMPANY NAME) team leader and college supervisor, identify a Supply Planning project along with project objectives, scope, success factors, milestones and evaluation

* Supporting cross functional teams to develop best in class strategic sourcing strategies for assigned suppliers and/or commodities in support of business objectives

* Supporting the implementation of supplier and/or commodity strategy which will include spend/supply assessments, consolidation strategy, sourcing selection, financial and make v's buy analyses

* Represent the 'voice of the supplier' in the organization

* Collaborate with key stakeholders on contract strategy for suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable

* Develop strong relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses

* Participate in new product launches; lead supplier selection, requests for quotes and insurance that suppliers are clear on product launch deliverables; collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful launch

* Responsible for assuring cost standards are established for annual operating budgets

* Ensures compliance with the Quality, Safety and 5S Systems.

What you will need:

* Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or other related courses

* Honesty and integrity; must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies

* Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking - enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment

* Reliable, dependable, and punctual

* Organised, focused, and capable of multi-tasking

* Good analytical and problem-solving skills

* Good verbal and written communication skills

* Basic level of PC skills required

* Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team

To be eligible:

* Enrolled at an Irish or Northern Irish university for the duration of the cooperative placement

* Available for either 6, 9 or 12 months - exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at (COMPANY NAME)

Next steps:

* Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position.

* If you are successful, they will reach out to you to schedule a 15-minute Microsoft Teams video call to learn more about you and what you are interested. This step will happen approximately end of August - September.

* Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team. Your University Recruiting Business Partner will ensure you are fully equipped for this once reaching this step in the process.

* If successful through the final round business interview, we aim to move to offer stage between September - November.

* Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary - please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates