Strategic Sourcing Graduate Programme 2020

Role:  AIB Strategic Sourcing Graduate Programme

Location: Strategic Sourcing, 2 HSQ, St. John’s Road, Dublin 8

Start Date: September 2020

Who you are?

You are an ambitious graduate or final year student with an a keen interest in acquiring a Supply Chain / Third Party Management qualification while gaining excellent experience in one of Irelands leading Finance Services Organisations.

At AIB Strategic Sourcing we are looking for talented, energetic and motivated individuals with a keen interest in learning about Supply Chain / Third Party Management.

Who we are?

AIB is a dynamic, diverse and fun place to work. We are changing from the inside out to become a bank people can believe in. And by people, we mean our employees as well as our customers.

Our Graduate Training and Development programme has been designed to help you develop the behaviours that will accelerate your growth throughout the programme and beyond. We offer rotations into different areas and different roles, providing you with plenty of opportunities to expand your experience, your knowledge and build your network across the organisation.

What’s in it for you?

• 23 Month training programme with a competitive salary
• Full support in developing in end to end Strategic Sourcing
• Rotations across different areas of Strategic Sourcing
• Participation in a structured Graduate Programme
• An assigned mentor to assist you throughout the duration of the graduate programme
• The opportunity to work & network with experienced professionals as the bank goes through an exciting period of change and growth
• Option to study for Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) exams, which we will pay for

About Rotations

In our graduate programme the emphasis is very much on rotations and therefore we are looking for dynamic graduates with an eagerness to learn quickly and who like to be challenged. Each graduate will rotate across 4 areas over the course of the 2 year graduate programme to give a full overview of end to end Strategic Sourcing. The areas of development will be;

• Third Party Category Management - IT & Telecoms Team
• Third Party Category Management - Business & Professional Services Team
• Third Party Relationship Management - Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Team
• Third Party Assurance - Third Party Management (TPM) Team
• Third Party Spend Governance - Sourcing Operations Team

What you’ll need

A minimum 2.1 Honours Degree in Supply Chain / Procurement (or related business discipline) is a prerequisite for those joining the Strategic Sourcing

• An interest becoming an expert professional in Third Party Management
• Good Knowledge of Third Party Management / Supply Chain
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working
• Good team player and has the ability to cope in a changing environment
• Willingness to develop yourself and ask questions

A note from a new starter with the Strategic Sourcing Team

“Strategic Sourcing is a perfect start for your career as a business professional. It offers a comprehensive over view of AIB and as a member of our team you will be given great opportunities to develop, expand your knowledge and work in a very professional environment.  Within Strategic Sourcing there is continuous support, performance reviews, great mentors and real variety in the work we do. AIB ensure that I develop invaluable experience to support my future career. I feel privileged to be part of the AIB team”.

Peter Derham, AIB Strategic Sourcing

A note from a new Graduate Programme recruit with the Strategic Sourcing Team

“The Strategic Sourcing graduate programme in AIB is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to grow and develop their knowledge. With continuous support and fantastic 1 to 1 mentorship it is the perfect environment for learning and development. On a daily basis you will get exposure to senior stakeholders and gain invaluable experience touching every part of the organisation. AIB is a great company to work for and I really couldn’t have imagined a better fit for me coming out of college. The people are so friendly and could not be better at answering any questions you may have.”

Jack Bayly, AIB Strategic Sourcing

What’s next?

If you meet the minimum criteria and would be interested in joining the team please click apply and complete the online application. If you require further information on this role contact Ross O’Brien from our Grad team on 01-772 5012 or email Grads@aib.ie