Procurement Graduate: Launch Your Supply Chain Career

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is offering a Graduate Development Programme for aspiring procurement professionals across the UK. You will gain practical experience in sourcing, tendering and contract support on both project and central levels.

You'll develop professional accreditation ambitions, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to supplier relationship management while gaining exposure to diverse projects and disciplines within a leading construction and engineering business.

Qualifications

• Degree subjects suitable include Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Management, Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management.
• Continued study toward professional qualifications is encouraged.
• Location is National with the Dartford site as a key location.

Responsibilities

• Tender.
• Assist in sourcing and engaging a compliant supply chain.
• Prepare and issue tender documentation.
• Coordinate input from experts during evaluations.
• Support supplier and subcontractor negotiations.
• Award.
• Help draft, issue, and finalise contracts under supervision.
• Record agreements and approvals in digital procurement tools.
• Support contract award processes, ensuring compliance.
• Reporting: Collect and update supplier performance data.
• Assist in presenting management information to project teams.
• Maintain accurate records to support audit readiness.
• Market Knowledge: Carry out supplier research and contribute to market analysis.
• Stay aware of industry developments and legislative changes.
• Share relevant findings with project teams,
• Strategic: Build relationships with suppliers aligned with LOR values.

Skills

Tendering

Supplier engagement

Contract drafting

Market research

Stakeholder communication

Education

Supply Chain & Logistics

Business Management

Law

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is offering a Graduate Development Programme for aspiring procurement professionals across the UK. You will gain practical experience in sourcing, tendering and contract support on both project and central levels.

You'll develop professional accreditation ambitions, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to supplier relationship management while gaining exposure to diverse projects and disciplines within a leading construction and engineering business.