Procurement and Supply Chain Management Graduate Programme

Babcock International; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is offering a Procurement and Supply Chain Management Graduate Programme starting in September 2026, with a minimum salary of £35,000. Graduates will undertake four six-month placements across various locations in the UK, gaining valuable skills and experiences in procurement. The program features comprehensive support, including structured training and mentorship, as well as flexible benefits and a strong focus on development and wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension and employee share schemes

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in procurement or supply chain.
• Ability to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of how supply chains work on a national and global scale.
• Complete four six-month placements across the UK in various procurement areas.
• Participate in a Graduate Development Programme with expert-led training.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Programme title: Procurement and Supply Chain Management Graduate Programme

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

Location: Various locations across the UK, including Plymouth, London, Bristol, Donnington and Warrington in England, and HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland.

Application closing date: 16 October 2025

Programme start date: September 2026

Role ID: 66908

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, and apply technology and data to support the business.

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, operational procurement, category management, procurement enablement, supplier quality, and support to business growth.

During your rotations, you’ll work with diverse teams and contribute to key projects. 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 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, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
• 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?

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and demonstrable interest in procurement or supply chain.
• Many of our graduate 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 Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Where will you be based?

Our Procurement and Supply Chain Graduate Programme for Autumn 2026 is a Group programme, which means your placements could take you to locations across the UK. These may include Plymouth, London, Bristol, Donnington and Warrington in England, as well as HM Naval Base Clyde 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.

Ready to apply?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.