Procurement Specialist - Placement Student

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Healthcare reimbursement scheme

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Procurement Placement Student to support materials for manufacturing operations. You will help calculate material requirements from production schedules and inventory reports, and assist with raising purchase orders with approved suppliers.

Working with experienced colleagues, you will monitor orders to support timely delivery, contribute to OTIF and supplier quality targets, and help communicate material issues to operations while

Qualifications

• Proven ability to adopt a methodical approach, managing multiple tasks simultaneously with high accuracy.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions or with a valid work permit for full-time employment in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement of materials for manufacturing operations.
• Help calculate material requirements from production schedules and inventory reports.
• Assist with raising purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Monitor orders to support timely delivery and OTIF targets.
• Communicate with operations about material issues and delays.
• Contribute to improvements in material supply across global sites.

Skills

Procurement

Purchase orders

Inventory management

Data analysis

Education

A Levels or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Procurement Specialist Placement Student

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday

Duration: 12 Month Placement for academic year 2027/28

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Students studying a Science or Business related degree that requires a year in industry.

Ref No.: HRJOB11997

Who we are:

With over 55 years' experience, Almac Pharma Services is an established, reliable and world leading outsourcing partner to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

The company provides tailored, quality-led and timely solutions from early and late phase pharmaceutical development, clinical and commercial drug product manufacture, product launch through to commercial packaging and global distribution.

The Role:

As a Procurement Placement Student within Almac Pharma Services, you will support the procurement of materials required for our manufacturing operations. You will help calculate material requirements using production schedules, inventory reports and requests from internal teams, as well as assist with raising purchase orders with approved suppliers.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will monitor orders to support the timely delivery of materials and contribute to OTIF (On-Time In-Full) and supplier quality targets. You will also communicate with operational departments about potential material issues or delays and have the opportunity to support improvements to material supply across our global sites.

What you will need to be successful:

• A Levels or equivalent qualification and currently studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level in a Science, Technical or Business-related discipline with successful completion of 2 years.
• Proven ability to adopt a methodical approach, managing multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work carried out.
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions or possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full-time employment in the UK.

Further Information

For more information on the role responsibilities and the essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to this job posting.

Why Build your career at Almac?

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.

At Almac, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Your future matters - and our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. Find out more about our Support, Develop, and Reward initiatives here: https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/life-at-almac/

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 1st November 2026.