Placement Student - Procurement, Darlington

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Procurement, Darlington

We are looking for an enthusiastic Procurement Placement Student to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Corporate/CBS Business segment in UK, Darlington. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Providing dedicated support to one or more Sourcing & Continuity teams within the office.

• Working with a group of suppliers to assist on Purchase Order management, cost reduction, capacity planning, quality performance and risk mitigation.

• Specific project work in support of functional objectives.

• Opportunity to work with other Business Units in the region to help share common processes, tools and resources to better achieve business goals.

• Data analysis to support Purchasing KPIs and specific project requirements.

• Engagement with other functions, including Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Finance and Engineering.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Working towards a degree – Supply chain/Engineering/Business/Finance related although not limited to these subjects.

• Positive attitude, strong personal motivation

• Communication and teamwork skills

• IT/Microsoft skills or program knowledge.

CLOSING DATE: (Friday, 20th November 2026 11:59pm)