UK Serial Purchasing Trainee Review
by Forvia
Rating
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Skills
4.3
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Responsibilities
3.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
3.0
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Your Impressions
3.3
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Forvia
- 7. Would you recommend Forvia to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Forvia
Overview
Heavily involved in managing relationships and negotiations with suppliers, identifying and implementing cost reduction ideas within the process of production whilst also consolidating and analyzing relevant purchasing data. I was largely supportive in preparing the plant for Brexit and the changes to the customs process that affected the supply of goods and materials coming from within the EU. Implemented and oversaw productivity projects both internally within the plant and externally with suppliers, providing the plant positive cost savings.
Skills
Numerical and Data analysis have significantly improved. Better communication with colleagues. More confidence in presenting data and information.
Responsibilities
Towards the last 6 months of my placement I had developed my skills enough to be given more autonomy and responsibility.
Support & Guidance
My manager and colleagues in my department were always there for guidance and support. If I had any questions or problems I knew who to go to.
Culture
The company was very welcoming and planned events to keep the general morale atmosphere high during a tricky year due to the pandemic.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed my year in placement. I feel more confident and skilled going back to university next year.
Yes
Show willingness to improve and learn. Faurecia is heavily focused on continuous improvement and this includes the students.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Purchasing and Supply
West Midlands
August 2021
