Placement - Procurement

JN Bentley; Skipton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build firm in the UK is offering a 12-month procurement placement for undergraduates. You will gain practical experience by processing requisitions, onboarding suppliers, and managing orders. This role emphasizes building relationships and exploring sustainable solutions. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a proactive attitude toward learning. Successful candidates may be offered a permanent role upon completion of their studies, making this an exceptional opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Practical experience

Mentorship from professionals

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Access to Early Career Professionals network

Qualifications

• Must be studying a full-time undergraduate degree.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisation skills.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions for materials and services.
• Onboard suppliers and build relationships.
• Manage enquiries and orders effectively.
• Explore sustainable product solutions.
• Support long-term trading agreements.
• Learn negotiation skills through stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Full-time undergraduate degree

Job description

Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

About the role

Our placements last for 12 months where you will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in procurement. Our busy Procurement Teams manage a spend of over £100m per year, liaising closely with various internal & external stakeholders to deliver best value solutions.

What you\'ll do

• Process requisitions to provide sites with a range of materials, subcontract services, and complex external plant.
• Onboard suppliers in our new operating regions and help build effective relationships.
• Nurture existing supplier relationships to ensure all sites receive requirements in a timely and safe manner.
• Manage enquiries and orders to add value and reduce cost.
• Explore alternative products and solutions, which offer carbon savings and offer sustainable benefits.
• Support on implementing long term trading agreements.
• Understand construction requirements through a mix of site & supplier visits.
• Building relationships with our site teams and other support unit teams.
• Produce high-level reports on spend, utilisation and costs.
• Learn key negotiation skills and implement them through engaging with various stakeholders to add value.

What you\'ll need

• You must be studying a full-time undergraduate degree.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisation skills.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

What\'s in it for you

• Gain practical experience in your chosen role
• Work on projects that have a positive impact on the community
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• 26 days annual leave (pro rata for the duration of your placement)
• Access to our Early Career Professionals network

Plus, if you have a successful placement year you could be offered a permanent role for when you finish your studies, as well as the potential for funding support towards your final academic year.

Here, you\'ll build a career with purpose-on projects that make a real difference. And you\'ll be part of a team that invests in your future.

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