Business Analyst - Procurement Industrial Placement

targetjobs UK; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is offering a 12-month Procurement Industrial Placement based at Heysham Power Station. The position involves gaining hands-on experience in supply chain and procurement operations, with a starting salary of £24,500. Candidates must be on track to achieve a relevant degree and demonstrate strong analytical and negotiation skills. Benefits include customisable perks such as electric vehicle leasing and discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Qualifications

• On track to achieve or have achieved a relevant degree.
• Possess strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to apply academic knowledge to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience in supply chain delivery and procurement operations.
• Support contractor negotiations for major projects.
• Contribute to enhancing the Supply Chain function.

Skills

Supply Chain Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain or Procurement

Job description

About The Role

At EDF, success is personal. We don’t define it – you do. Join our Procurement Industrial Placement and shape your future in a way that’s unique to you. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, develop key skills, and contribute to Britain’s journey to net zero.

"Electricity is such a vital component in everyone’s lives. It powers schools, businesses and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling.” Priyanka, Science and Engineering Industrial Placement

The Opportunity

This 12-month placement offers a starting salary of £24,500 and the chance to work at #Heysham 1 Power Station within our Commercial Department.

This placement is your launchpad into a career in procurement – where you’ll learn, grow and make a real impact. You’ll be part of our Procurement Engineering Team, supporting daily operations and contributing to the enhancement of our Supply Chain function.

What You’ll Be Doing

During your Procurement Industrial Placement, you’ll gain practical experience in supply chain delivery and procurement operations. Past students have contributed to safety campaigns, developed analytical methods to optimise performance, and supported contractor negotiations for major projects.

You’ll apply your academic knowledge to real industry contexts, supported by mentors and experienced teams. You’ll also explore how other departments within the power station operate. This will broaden your understanding of the energy industry and help you build a strong foundation for your future career.

Your Work Location

You’ll be based on site at #Heysham 1 Power Station, within the Commercial Department.

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF industrial placement, you need to be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain or Procurement.

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths‑based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation and success in the workplace.

At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyone’s Welcome. We encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless a requirement that successful candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK from the start date.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £24,500 per annum and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

We’re proud to share that in our last recruitment cycle, we received nearly 32,000 applications across our early careers programs. While this means the process is highly competitive, please don’t be discouraged if you’re not successful this time. Every single application is carefully reviewed by a real person who values the effort you put in.

We anticipate significant interest in this industrial placement scheme – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!

At EDF, we offer a wide range of opportunities within the discipline you've applied for. We'll work closely with you to identify the role that best matches your skills and aspirations, which means you may be considered for multiple positions.

Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.