Kingspan - Kingspan Graduate Programme - Procurement Graduate, application at RippleMatch Opportunities

Columbia, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Analysis, Cost Comparisons, RFP Development, Data Analysis, Power BI, Excel, Collaboration, Process Improvement, Attention To Detail, Communication, Adaptability, Problem Solving

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

This role is with Kingspan. Kingspan uses RippleMatch to find top talent. Kingspan Graduate Programme – Procurement Graduate – Columbia, M.D – 2026 Location: Columbia, M.D Stream: Business Candidate requirements: You should be no more than 12 months post-graduation You should have no more than 12 months’ work experience (not including university placements, internships, summer jobs, etc.) You must be eligible to live and work permanently in the US. You will need to have a degree and/or Masters in a relevant discipline i.e. Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or Purchasing A good level of verbal and written English About us: Kingspan welcomes graduates from many disciplines, but whatever your area of study, we are looking for graduates that are ready to take responsibility, be challenged and work on their own initiative. In return we will support you in developing a career that really matters, give you the opportunity to work and live around the world and of course offer a competitive salary and benefits. We have opportunities in our Business Stream in locations throughout UK, Ireland, North America, and Mainland Europe and are keen to hear from graduates wishing to join the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions. As well as getting the opportunity to work on interesting projects that make a real difference to our planet you will join our highly regarded Graduate Development Programme “Yours to Shape.” What you could be doing: Gain hands on experience with supplier analysis, cost comparisons, and RFP development to support real time sourcing decisions. Use Power BI and Excel based tools to analyze procurement data and track supplier performance. Collaborate closely with buyers, schedulers, and project managers to understand the full lifecycle of quoting, negotiating, and procuring materials for on-time manufacturing and delivering. Participate in team meetings and supplier calls gaining exposure to strategic discussions and cross functional coordination. Rotate across procurement team members and take ownership of a process improvement project to enhance efficiency or reporting capabilities. The skills and competencies you will need: Ability to cope with ambiguity and challenging situations Adapting to change, new technologies and a dynamic work environment Ability to interact effectively and communicate with all levels of the organisation Commitment to deliver the job and go beyond what is expected High levels of accuracy and attention to detail What we can offer you: You will be a Kingspan employee from Day 1 The opportunity to live and work across the globe and in any of our 5 divisions: - o Insulation o Insulated Panels o Light, Air and Water o Data and Flooring o Waterproofing and Roofing Competitive salary A graduate development programme aimed at supporting you as you transition from university to the world of work and accelerating your career development Access to business leaders A dynamic, fast-paced work environment Our recruitment process: The first stage is to complete our online application form. This can be found on our application portal via the “Apply” buttons below. You can only submit one application so think about which role you are most interested in. You will be given the option of indicating your other role preferences on the application form. If shortlisted, you will be invited to complete an online Psychometric test, i.e., Arctic Shores’ task-based assessments. If successful at that stage, you will be invited to submit a short video interview. Advice for GenAI usage: GenAI can be used to help practice and structure your responses but should not be used create your responses. For example, you could use GenAI by showing it the job description and asking it to generate mock interview questions to practice with, but it should not be used to simply answer the questions for you. Remember, the goal of using GenAI in your job application is to augment your natural abilities and showcase your best self. It's not about creating a persona that isn't you. We value authenticity and want to understand who you are, your experiences, and what you bring to the table. If successful at that stage, you will be invited to attend a Virtual Assessment Centre comprising of a group exercise, individual presentation and final competency-based interview. Depending on the role, there may be a follow-up call/visit. Applications close: October 25th, 2025.

Responsibilities

The role involves gaining hands-on experience with supplier analysis, cost comparisons, and RFP development to support sourcing decisions. You will collaborate closely with team members to understand the lifecycle of quoting, negotiating, and procuring materials.