Placement Student Projects

Position: Project Support Assistant
Location: Middlesbrough

The Project Support Assistant role is part of the Project Management Support Team of Prysmian
PowerLink Services and involves managing Project Purchase Requisitions and orders and the management
of the subsequent invoices. This involves liaison with Installation Project Management Procurement and
Finance teams and suppliers. As part of the Project Support Team they may also be required to undertake
other business tasks as directed by the Project Support Manager. This role provides excellent experience
in the Project Management and Installation sector of an international company working with colleagues both
in the UK and HO in Milan and numerous administration functions within the Middlesbrough office and with
other students.
Basic Tasks:
Coordinate activities related to the creation of Requisitions Call Offs and Variation Orders
Working on both the UK and Italian Purchasing Systems
Undertake the call-off of items from existing supplier Long Term Agreements
Managing Purchase Requisitions for Long Term Agreements and hired equipment
Process agency manning invoices
Process Requisitions for equipment and services for Company vessels and Vessels of Opportunity
Process Workflow sent via Business online Query portal for suppliers submitted invoices
Liaise with suppliers regarding invoice discrepancies as necessary
Work with procurement colleagues in Milan regarding the creation of Purchasing documents
Manage the reconciliation of invoices as required via queries from various departments linked to the
purchasing system.
Obtain clarification of any questions & queries relating to Purchase Orders & invoices created by
Project Support
Goods Receipting of invoices once evidence/approval is obtained for all Invoices
You will be part of a busy operational team which involves liaison with all departments within the
business and is integral to day-to-day business functions.
There is scope to work on your own initiative and develop your own style and techniques whilst
managing the workload using the companys unique software.
Working in a multi-cultural environment having contact with colleagues and suppliers from many
different countries.

The modern office is a busy but lively space on the Tees quayside with a young workforce assigned to
different departments all working in comfortable open plan offices. There will be opportunities to attend social
events and enroll in fun initiatives such as fundraising events.
Ideally you will have:
Competent numeracy skills
Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports
Ability to communicate in a clear and logical manner
General computer skills essential with knowledge of Excel and Word
Ability to organize workload and to manage electronic filing methods and management techniques
Self discipline
Good Time Management Skills
Good social and team skills

An advantage:
Experience using the SAP purchasing system an advantage
Knowledge of using Sharepoint an advantage

We expect a professional attitude to work and a willingness to learn and take initiative.
Hybrid remote working of up to 7 days a month may be possible according to workload and at your
Managers discretion.

Prysmian as an Equal Opportunity Employer aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds skills and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent where people feel respected included and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race ethnicity religion nationality origin citizenship status socio-economic status age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status disability military service or veteran status pregnancy parental leave medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmians commitments.

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