Global Sourcing and Procurement at TJX Europe is offering placement opportunities at our Watford offices to students seeking to learn, grow and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic organization supporting our global business. You will gain industry experience in retail and procurement.
These placement roles will provide business and project support for critical business objectives, enabling the TJX retail business operating model. You will be assigned projects that contribute to TJX overall business objectives, as well as assist with daily activities within the global sourcing and procurement function. You will collaborate with experienced team members, to ensure we are managing and executing projects and deliverables in a timely, effective, and efficient manner.
Start date: July 2024
Location: Watford
Applications are now closed.
Here’s what you’ll need in order to join our diverse and committed team.
Strong organizational, communication, negotiating, supplier relationship management and analytical skills
Must also have project management skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools
And think-through impact of decisions
Ensure all projects are completed in an effective and timely manner
Working on simultaneous projects both independently and in team environments
With experience in working in teams and communicating to groups
And ability to incorporate feedback to enhance performance
To ensure we attract and retain the best talent, we offer a range of great benefits to all employees. Your exact salary and benefits package will be discussed with you at the offer stage of the application process. However, all associates will receive:
These apply to products in our stores and online. You’ll also have access to multiple double discount weekends.
We give generous holiday allowances relevant to your location. The number of days will rise as you spend more time with us.
When you join us, you’ll be entitled to become a member of the Company Pension Scheme. We’ll share more information about this when you start.
You’ll receive ongoing learning and development opportunities and support throughout your career at TJX.
You can get interest free season ticket support relevant to your location.
We recognise that moving to another country can be daunting, so we’ll help you make that transition easier by providing support if you’re relocating from outside of the UK.
We offer paid paternity, maternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
You’ll have access to join an onsite gym and discounted sessions/classes throughout the UK.
During this 12 month placement, you will work with functions in all regions to understand the their needs and to help them decide with confidence the suppliers that will deliver the best value. You will help to facilitate cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration, analyze the external market, facilitate the sourcing process and lead negotiations to identify the best suppliers for TJX.
Meet some of our associates who’ve experienced our placement programmes and hear their stories about life at TJX Europe.
No day is the same and I always feel challenged to get involved in new, stretched projects which are helping me to grow & evolve.
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One of the many things I love about TJX is the opportunities they provide both within and outside of your day-to-day role. No two days are ever the same and I have been able to get involved in charity activities, shadow other teams to learn more about the wider business, go on store and PC visits and much, much more!
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