Purchasing Intern

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS-OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

MINI Plant, Oxford - Purchasing - 13 Month Placement

The Purchasing Team is responsible for all UK Indirect Purchasing from construction through to IT Services, Marketing, Events, Temporary Labour, Logistics and much more. The team work cohesively with other buying departments across Europe to ensure delivery of a robust range of service back to the business. Brands that we support include BMW, MINI, Motorrad, Alphabet, BMW Financial Services and Rolls-Royce across our various UK locations at Farnborough, Oxford, Swindon, Goodwood, Hams-Hall & Thorne.

This internship will be based at the MINI Plant in Oxford, although will provide the opportunity to visit and work from the other listed UK locations.

Start Date – July 2026

What awaits you?

• Support supplier sourcing, tendering, and specification formulation.
• Assist with due diligence, compliance checks, and contract management.
• Contribute to small-scale purchasing requests and commodity strategy planning.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and promote procurement best practices.
• Perform reporting, data analysis, and prepare insights to support decision-making.
• Lead small projects and support departmental activities.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, but ideally with a business focus and on course to achieve (2:2 or above).
• Experience of MS Suite, in particular Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility for tasks and projects
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Good communication and teamworking skills

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.  

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications:   Sunday 30th November 2025

Any further questions? Email us on [email protected]