Procurement Industrial Placement 2026, UK

Haleon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer health company in London is offering a 12-month industrial placement in procurement starting July 2026. This role entails managing projects, promoting responsible purchasing, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates should have a relevant undergraduate degree and strong problem-solving and adaptability skills. The role comes with various benefits including a competitive salary and health programs.

Benefits

Salary of £28,860 per year

Haleon Bonus Structure

London travel allowance

Health & wellbeing programmes

Access to community projects

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong creative problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• A degree in Business, Supply Chain or any Engineering or Science is advantageous.
• Student must be seeking a year in industry in partnership with university.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Promote responsible purchasing practices and tools.
• Coordinate strategic sourcing events and participate in negotiations.
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal for proposal reviews.
• Engage in Supplier Relationship Management.
• Assist in creating spend category-specific strategies.
• Drive automation and simplification in procurement.

Skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Strategic thinking

Passion for continuous learning

Education

Undergraduate degree (2nd or 3rd year)

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – leads in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Location & Type

Join our Haleon Procurement team in London for an exciting 12‑month industrial placement, starting in July 2026.

At a Glance

Together, we do more than just purchase goods and services; we build sustainable partnerships that drive innovation and unlock Haleon’s full potential, bringing real value to our consumers worldwide.

Role Overview

You’ll be part of a diverse team of approximately 325 professionals collaborating across more than 30 countries, leveraging global expertise while keeping a business‑first mindset. Our operating model is designed for collaboration, with category experts, cross‑functional teams, and strategy and delivery specialists working together to make a global impact.

With first‑class support and development opportunities, you’ll build essential skills, knowledge, and experience while directly contributing to our commercial goals and ambitions along the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects and prioritise tasks while developing strong relationships with stakeholders across various levels and departments at Haleon.
• Promote responsible purchasing practices and tools to help manage spending effectively.
• Help coordinate strategic sourcing events (such as Requests for Information, Quotes, and Proposals) and participate in negotiations with third‑party suppliers.
• Collaborate with teams like Finance and Legal to review financial proposals and assist in contract negotiations and revisions.
• Engage in Supplier Relationship Management to support performance evaluation, supplier development and address potential risks.
• Assist in creating spend category‑specific strategies that provide valuable insights and innovative solutions to support the business and drive positive change.
• Drive automation and simplification across procurement data, technology and processes.

Education & Experience

• We welcome applications from all degree disciplines. Degrees in Business, Supply Chain or any Engineering or Science with a strong business focus are particularly advantageous for this placement.
• We are looking for candidates who demonstrate strong creative problem‑solving skills, adaptability in uncertain situations, strategic thinking, and a passion for continuous learning.
• If you are studying for an undergraduate degree, you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university.
• Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.

Start Date

July 2026

Benefits

• Salary of £28,860 per year
• Haleon Bonus Structure
• A London travel allowance
• Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
• Access to IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects.

Application Process

• Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
• HireVue Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behaviour based online assessment/interview.
• HireVue One‑Way Video Interview – if selected, you receive a link to complete an online interview focusing on your motivation for joining Haleon and what transferrable skills you will bring to the role. This will be screened by the Early Talent Team.
• Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a virtual interview; the interview will consist of a competency‑based interview and may include a case study/technical exercise.
• Offer – candidates will receive an outcome within 2 weeks following interview.

Interviews will be held in January / February 2026.

We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.

If you require any support or adjustments with your application, please email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities

Haleon is committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Accommodation Requests

If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. Please include the following in your email:

• Use subject line: ‘Haleon Careers: Job Accommodation Request’
• Your Name and contact information
• Requisition ID and Job Title you are interested in
• Location of Requisition (city/state or province/country)
• Description of specific accommodation you are requesting
• Resumes, CVs, or other requests outside of accommodation support

Note to Candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.

Job Posting End Date 2025-12-19