Industrial Operations: Procurement Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Graduate Programme

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Industrial Operations: Procurement Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) Graduate Programme

Our STA team are responsible for the quality of suppliers we use across our entire vehicle portfolio. Their work touches on every part that goes into our cars, ensuring we deliver modern luxury with excellence at every touchpoint.

When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to be involved in almost every aspect of the manufacturing process for our vehicles - developing your problem-solving skills as you address quality concerns and learning how to tackle unexpected challenges at various stages of the vehicle lifecycle.

By the end of the programme, you'll have an extensive knowledge of our approval process for all parts, be the reassuring point of contact for suppliers in distress, and a champion of delivery as you generate efficient processes for supplying new vehicles.

As you develop your technical knowledge, you'll also start to build and maintain relationships with key contacts from across the business and within our supply base. You'll learn how to confidently manage stakeholders and suppliers, growing your own professional network as you help to shape ours.

The programme takes two years to complete and during that time, you'll undertake four six-month placements in areas such as plant, new model launch and supplier management. This gives you the opportunity to expand your skills and gain experience in a wide range of procurement functions.

Once you've completed the programme, you'll have the opportunity to transition into a role within STA that's tailored to your interests, experience and skill sets - meaning you can take your career to the next level in a business you're already familiar with.

Your development

Our graduate programme gives you access to some of the most forward-thinking experts, networking opportunities, and valuable insights from across the industry.

We'll support your growth every step of the way, both personally and professionally, to help you reach your full potential. As a graduate, you'll be part of a bespoke learning programme designed to develop essential business skills, including resilience, personal branding, and self-care. Plus, you'll enjoy dedicated off-the-job learning time and the ongoing guidance, advice, and support of our Early Careers Delivery team, who will be with you throughout your journey.

During the programme, you'll sharpen your creative and strategic thinking, develop leadership skills, and contribute to key business projects. By the time you finish, you'll be ready to make an impact and play a vital role in shaping the future of JLR.

To join the STA Procurement Graduate Programme, you'll need to hold or be on track to achieve at least a 2.2 degree in engineering, materials science, manufacturing or any science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) discipline.

You should be a skilled problem-solver with a curiosity for understanding business challenges and a drive to deliver innovative solutions. Strong numerical and interpersonal skills, along with the confidence to champion new initiatives, are also essential.

As you will regularly travel between sites and to suppliers, a full driving licence is also essential.

Our 2025 graduate programme salary is £32,000, with a £2,000 joining bonus to welcome you to JLR. After two years, you will progress from the graduate programme on a £39,000 salary. In addition, JLR offer a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, excellent pension provisions and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from well-known retailers and sports clubs.