Procurement

-; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK offers a one-year Procurement Undergraduate Placement for students starting in September 2026. You will work with two procurement departments, gaining real insight into supplier relationships and contract management in a hybrid work model. Applicants should be studying Business and Management or a related field. The role includes a competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in defence procurement.

Benefits

Company bonus based on performance

Pension with up to 14% contribution

Paid overtime opportunities

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days annual leave with options to purchase more

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Responsibilities

• Join procurement departments responsible for partnerships with suppliers.
• Engage in sourcing technology and negotiating with global partners.
• Contribute to supplier relationship management, ensuring value for money.

Education

Currently studying for a degree in a Business and Management or related discipline

Job description

Procurement - Undergraduate Placement 2026

At MBDA, procurement isn't just about buying—it's about building vital partnerships that shape world‑leading defence capabilities. Joining our team means working with over 3,000 suppliers across the UK and internationally, where no two projects are the same. Whether you're helping source cutting‑edge technology, negotiating with global partners, or ensuring our supply chains run seamlessly, you'll be at the heart of delivering innovation and security that makes a real difference.

Salary: £23,495

Location: Stevenage or Bolton

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 1‑3 days per week on‑site due to workload classification

Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES)

What we can offer you

• 1 year placement: starting September 2026 அனைที่ allows you to apply your university learning to real‑world projects and technologies
• Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up toთვის 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Healthcare Cash Plan: provides support with everyday health related costs — including medical, dental, optical, physio and health & wellbeing
• Annual Leavemere 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days
• Facilities: fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity

Within MBDA we have two procurement departments who are responsible for the partnership and collaboration with over 3,000 UK and international suppliers. These suppliers enable us to provide world leading defence capabilities for our home nations and their allies, so effective management of these relationships is imperative.

You'll join either the Industrial Procurement and Supply Chain (ISP) or Major Equipment Procurement (MEP) function on this programme, where regardless of which area you'll get real insight into Procurement borrar MBDA పెద్ద. We'll work with you during the recruitment process to see which of the functions your skills and aspirations best align to.

ISP works on Direct and Indirect procurement as well as Supply Chain Management so you'll be involved in bringing in essential product parts and test equipment into the business as well as consulting services or telecoms that allow the whole business to operate.

MEP manage commercial and business relationships with both UK and overseas companies, providing subsystems, systems, studies and customer support. You'll be looking at Risk Management, working on supplier strategies that offer value for money as well as building and nurturing key customer or partner relationships. Subcontract management is an important task in this role and you'll get the opportunity to see how to draft and amend terms and conditions as well as negotiate and manage закంధ for many key relationships MBDA has.

What we're looking for from you

Currently studying for a degree in a Business and Management or related discipline.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.