Procurement Placement: Mentorship & Negotiation

JN Bentley; Skipton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Mentorship and guidance from senior PM

Early Career Professionals network

Potential funding for final year

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley invites applications for a 12-month procurement placement, starting Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience managing requisitions, supplier onboarding and relationship building across sites within the UK, while supporting cost-saving initiatives and value delivery.

The role offers mentorship, exposure to major projects, and potential pathway to a permanent role after placement, with networking opportunities through our Early Career Professionals group.

Qualifications

• You must be studying a full-time undergraduate degree.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisation skills.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions to provide sites with materials, subcontract services, and external plant.
• Onboard suppliers in new operating regions and build relationships.
• Nurture supplier relationships to ensure timely and safe site requirements.
• Manage enquiries and orders to add value and reduce cost.
• Explore alternative products with carbon savings and sustainability benefits.
• Support in implementing long-term trading agreements.
• Understand construction requirements through site and supplier visits.
• Build relationships with site teams and support units.
• Produce high-level spend, utilisation and cost reports.
• Learn and apply negotiation skills with stakeholders to add value.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Organisation

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate degree (full-time)

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley invites applications for a 12-month procurement placement, starting Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience managing requisitions, supplier onboarding and relationship building across sites within the UK, while supporting cost-saving initiatives and value delivery.

The role offers mentorship, exposure to major projects, and potential pathway to a permanent role after placement, with networking opportunities through our Early Career Professionals group.