2026 Procurement Graduate Trainee Programme Reckitt in UK

Jobs Region Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus program

Share plans

Flexible/hybrid work

Job summary

Reckitt is launching a 12-month Procurement Graduate Trainee Program designed to accelerate your growth and empower you to make a real impact. You will work within the global procurement team, collaborating with Marketing, Manufacturing, HR, Logistics and Finance to deliver value beyond cost and support sustainability and digital transformation initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor degree in Procurement or related field, fluent English, and a willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Procurement, Supply chain, Business, Engineering or related field.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Availability for 12 months starting in Sept 2026.
• Willingness to travel and work internationally.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Category Development – supporting sourcing strategies and category planning.
• Supplier Partnership & Innovation – engaging with external partners to negotiate and foster collaboration.
• Risk & Market Analysis – leveraging market intelligence to anticipate trends.
• Performance & Value Delivery – tracking KPIs and driving continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor degree in Procurement

Job description

Reckitt is Home to the world’s best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Reckitt (formerly Reckitt Benckiser) offers robust employee benefits, focusing on health & wellbeing (insurance, EAP, parental leave), financial rewards (competitive pay, bonuses, share plans, 401k match), and work-life balance (flexible/hybrid work, generous PTO, parental support)

Individuals interested in the Job at Reckitt Benckiser should review the details, requirements, and application process outlined below.

This will be a 12 month traineeship with a leading procurement organisation. At Reckitt, our Procurement Graduate Trainee Program is designed to accelerate your growth and empower you to make a real impact. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn, innovate, and lead within a dynamic global organization, setting the foundation for a successful career in procurement.

As part of our global procurement team – an integral driver of business performance – you will contribute to shaping business strategies and influencing decisions that enable Reckitt’s brands to thrive. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Manufacturing, HR, Logistics, and Finance to deliver value beyond cost, supporting initiatives that enhance sustainability, digital transformation, and supplier innovation.

Your experience will include exposure to:

• Strategic Category Development – Supporting the creation and execution of sourcing strategies that align with business priorities including spend analysis, supplier segmentation and category planning
• Supplier Partnership & Innovation – Engaging with external partners to negotiate pricing, negotiate contracts, unlock new opportunities, foster collaboration, and drive competitive advantage and sustainability.
• Risk & Market Analysis – Leveraging market intelligence and supplier risk assessments to anticipate trends and mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Performance & Value Delivery – Contributing to projects that optimize total cost of ownership, track KPIs, and deliver measurable impact through continuous improvement and value creation.
• Throughout the program, you’ll be guided by experienced leaders and mentors, gaining hands‑on experience while building relationships with key stakeholders. This is more than a traineeship, it’s a platform to shape the future of procurement and help deliver Reckitt’s ambition for growth and sustainability.

You will succeed because you are:

• Curious and collaborative: You are curious by nature. You understand, question and challenge ideas constructively to bring out the best in others whilst fostering teamwork.
• Analytically and academically strong: You have a solid educational framework and excel at critical thinking and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ambitious and motivated: You’re eager to take on responsibility in an entrepreneurial environment with a strong desire for career growth and openness to international opportunities.
• Action‑orientated and resilient: You approach challenges pragmatically, stay positive under pressure, and look for creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions when faced with obstacles.
• Adaptable and mobile: You’re open to travel when required and flexible in managing changing priorities.
• Results‑focused and values‑driven: In line with Reckitt’s core values, you thrive in a fast‑paced, direct environment and remain committed to achieving excellence.

• Available to attend an assessment centre on 4th March 2026.
• Availability for 12 months starting in early Sept 2026.
• Bachelor degree in Procurement, Supply chain, Business, Engineering or related field.
• Ideally one or more years of work experience in a related field (not essential).
• Ability to work in a truly global organisation and fast‑moving, result‑driven environment.
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• You are eligible to live and work in the UK, sponsorship is not available for these positions.