Procurement Graduate Trainee programme

-; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global health and hygiene firm in Slough is offering a 12-month traineeship in procurement, aimed to develop future leaders. The program focuses on creating sourcing strategies and negotiating with suppliers while collaborating with various departments. Successful candidates will be curious, analytical, and results-driven. This unique opportunity enhances skills in a dynamic setting and helps deliver significant business performance. Applications are open until January 9th, 2026, with assessments beginning on March 4th, 2026.

Benefits

Parental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Global share plans

Short-term incentives

Qualifications

• Curious and collaborative with a desire for teamwork.
• Analytically strong with critical thinking abilities.
• Ambitious and motivated for career growth.
• Action-oriented and resilient under pressure.
• Adaptable with a willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic category development and sourcing strategies.
• Engage with partners to negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Conduct risk and market analyses to mitigate disruptions.
• Contribute to projects that track KPIs and deliver improvements.

Skills

Relationship Management

Business Acumen

Logistics Management

Supply Chain Planning

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply chain, Business, Engineering or related field

Job description

Please note that our in-person Assessment Centre will be held on 4th March at our global HQ in Slough, Berkshire, with start dates to follow in September 2026. All applications must be submitted by Friday 9th January 2026.

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Procurement

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

This will be a 12 month traineeship with a leading procurement organisation. At Reckitt, our Procurement Graduate Trainee Program is designed to accelerate your growth and empower you to make a real impact. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn, innovate, and lead within a dynamic global organization, setting the foundation for a successful career in procurement.

As part of our global procurement team – an integral driver of business performance – you will contribute to shaping business strategies and influencing decisions that enable Reckitt's brands to thrive. You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Marketing, Manufacturing, HR, Logistics, and Finance to deliver value beyond cost, supporting initiatives that enhance sustainability, digital transformation, and supplier innovation.

Your experience will include exposure to:

• Strategic Category Development – Supporting the creation and execution of sourcing strategies that align with business priorities including spend analysis, supplier segmentation and category planning.
• Supplier Partnership & Innovation – Engaging with external partners to negotiate pricing, negotiate contracts, unlock new opportunities, foster collaboration, and drive competitive advantage and sustainability.
• Risk & Market Analysis – Leveraging market intelligence and supplier risk assessments to anticipate trends and mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Performance & Value Delivery – Contributing to projects that optimize total cost of ownership, track KPIs, and deliver measurable impact through continuous improvement and value creation.
• Throughout the program, you'll be guided by experienced leaders and mentors, gaining hands‑on experience while building relationships with key stakeholders. This is more than a traineeship, it's a platform to shape the future of procurement and help deliver Reckitt's ambition for growth and sustainability.

You will succeed because you are:

• Curious and collaborative: You are curious by nature. You understand, question and challenge ideas constructively to bring out the best in others whilst fostering teamwork.
• Analytically and academically strong: You have a solid educational framework and excel at critical thinking and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ambitious and motivated: You're eager to take on responsibility in an entrepreneurial environment with a strong desire for career growth and openness to international opportunities.
• Action‑orientated and resilient: You approach challenges pragmatically, stay positive under pressure, and look for creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions when faced with obstacles.
• Adaptable and mobile: You're open to travel when required and flexible in managing changing priorities.
• Results‑focused and values‑driven: In line with Reckitt's core values, you thrive in a fast‑paced, direct environment and remain committed to achieving excellence.

What we ask:

• Available to attend an assessment centre on 4th March 2026.
• Availability for 12 months starting in early Sept 2026.
• Bachelor degree in Procurement, Supply chain, Business, Engineering or related field.
• Ideally one or more years of work experience in a related field (not essential).
• Ability to work in a truly global organisation and fast‑moving, result‑driven environment.
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• You are eligible to live and work in the UK, sponsorship is not available for these positions.

The application process will consist of the following:

Stage 1: Online application

Stage 2: If you are chosen for the next stage you will be invited to complete an online assessment. This is a selection of questions and your answers will help us to assess your suitability to the position.

Stage 3: If you meet the criteria, you will be invited to complete a video assessment. This shouldn't take too long however if you need assistance please do let us know.

Stage 4: This will be final stage for those who are selected and this will be an in person assessment centre with a selection of key hiring managers within the business. This will be held on the 4th March 2026 and times will be confirmed at a later date.

If you have any questions please let us know, however in order to make sure you have time to complete all stages, please ensure your application is made by Friday 9th January.

Thank you and good luck!

The skills for success

• Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Improve business processes, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Procurement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short‑term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.