Procurement and Supply Chain Graduate Programme

weServed; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension

Employee share schemes

Flexible benefits & wellbeing support

Job summary

Babcock offers a two-year Procurement and Supply Chain Management Graduate Programme with four six-month placements across the UK, including Plymouth, Bristol and Warrington, plus Rosyth in Scotland. You’ll learn sourcing, supplier relationships, risk management and data-driven decision making.

From day one you’ll receive structured support, mentorship and masterclasses, culminating in a permanent role within Procurement and Supply Chain and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field or on track to achieve.
• Demonstrable interest in procurement or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Complete four six‑month placements across the UK to gain broad exposure.
• Develop understanding of source‑to‑contract, category management and supplier relations.
• Participate in leadership development and mentorship throughout the programme.
• Support operational procurement, supplier quality and logistics activities during rotations.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Procurement and Supply Chain Management Graduate Programme

Programme title: Procurement and Supply Chain Management Graduate Programme

Salary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Location: We offer placements in a variety of locations, including Plymouth, Bristol and Warrington in England, as well as Rosyth in Scotland.

Application closing date: 20 October 2026

Programme start date: September 2027

Role ID: 74605

What will you do on the programme?

Procurement and Supply Chain sits at the heart of everything we do. It ensures that resources, suppliers and services are managed effectively to keep projects on track and deliver for our customers.

This graduate programme offers the change to develop a broad understanding of how supply chains work on a national and global scale – you’ll learn how we source responsibly, manage supplier relationships, apply technology and data to support the business and manage the risk of our supply chains to deliver for our customers.

The programme gives you the opportunity to see how working in Procurement and Supply Chain supports both our customers and colleagues, and contributes to a safer more secure world.

How is the programme structured?

This two-year programme combines functional experience with leadership development to prepare you for a future leadership role in procurement and supply chain. You’ll complete four six-month placements across the UK, in areas such as source-to-contract, o, category management and support to business growth with additional exposure to areas such as Operational Procurement, Supplier Quality and Logistics & Warehousing.

During your rotations, you’ll work with diverse teams and contribute to key projects, supporting our current operational teams and making a real difference to our customers. By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed practical skills, gained valuable experience, and explored the wide range of career paths available at Babcock.

How do we develop and support you?

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond. You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.

What’s waiting for you after the programme?

Upon completing the programme, you'll transition into a permanent role within our Procurement and Supply Chain team. You’ll be ready to apply everything you’ve learned about sourcing, supplier relationships and value chain management, making a real impact on the projects and partnerships that keep our business moving.

From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

What rewards and benefits will you get?

We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.

In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

What do you need to apply?

You'll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a bachelor's or master's degree, and have a demonstrable interest in procurement or supply chain management.

Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.

Where will you be based?

Our Procurement and Supply Chain Management Graduate Programme for September 2027 is a Group programme, which means your placements could take you to locations across the UK. These may include, but not limited to, Plymouth, Bristol and Warrington in England, as well as Rosyth in Scotland.

We ask all our graduates to be flexible and open to moving during the programme, as our teams are based close to our customers. This variety is part of what makes the programme so rewarding, giving you the chance to see different parts of our business in action. We’ll work with you to understand your preferences and will always try to balance them with the needs of the business.

Application process and important information

Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there’s a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Our team will contact you after receiving your application to discuss your requirements and the support available.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.