Procurement Industrial Placement — Global Impact

Caterpillar Inc.; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share scheme

Pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Stafford is offering a 12-month Industrial Placement Scheme for students in penultimate year or enrolled in an integrated master's program. You will rotate through procurement domains, work on strategic projects, and engage with UK suppliers.

The role requires on-site attendance five days a week and provides exposure to real business challenges. Placement starts July 2027 and includes a share scheme, pension, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• You should be on track to achieve a 2:2 in a Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics or Engineering degree.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities are essential.
• Openness to work across multiple procurement streams and sites.

Responsibilities

• Experience across procurement domains such as facility supply and category purchasing.
• Support product supply and cost analytics initiatives.
• Engage with UK suppliers and internal teams on strategic projects.
• Join and contribute to Caterpillar’s procurement networks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Business/Procurement/Supply Chain or Engineering

Job description

Caterpillar Stafford is offering a 12-month Industrial Placement Scheme for students in penultimate year or enrolled in an integrated master's program. You will rotate through procurement domains, work on strategic projects, and engage with UK suppliers.

The role requires on-site attendance five days a week and provides exposure to real business challenges. Placement starts July 2027 and includes a share scheme, pension, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.