Procurement and Supply Chain Graduate Programme at Babcock International Group in Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG +3 more…

Job description

• Procurement and Supply Chain sits at the heart of everything we do. It ensures that resources, suppliers and services are managed effectively to keep projects on track and deliver for our customers.
• This graduate programme offers the change to develop a broad understanding of how supply chains work on a national and global scale – you’ll learn how we source responsibly, manage supplier relationships, apply technology and data to support the business and manage the risk of our supply chains to deliver for our customers.
• The programme gives you the opportunity to see how working in Procurement and Supply Chain supports both our customers and colleagues, and contributes to a safer more secure world.
• This two-year programme combines functional experience with leadership development to prepare you for a future leadership role in procurement and supply chain. You’ll complete four six-month placements across the UK, in areas such as source-to-contract, o, category management and support to business growth with additional exposure to areas such as Operational Procurement, Supplier Quality and Logistics & Warehousing.
• During your rotations, you’ll work with diverse teams and contribute to key projects, supporting our current operational teams and making a real difference to our customers. By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed practical skills, gained valuable experience, and explored the wide range of career paths available at Babcock.
• From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond. You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
• Upon completing the programme, you'll transition into a permanent role within our Procurement and Supply Chain team. You’ll be ready to apply everything you’ve learned about sourcing, supplier relationships and value chain management, making a real impact on the projects and partnerships that keep our business moving.
• From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

Responsibilities

• Develop a broad understanding of how supply chains work on a national and global scale
• Learn how to source responsibly, manage supplier relationships, apply technology and data to support the business and manage the risk of supply chains
• Complete four six-month placements across the UK in areas such as source-to-contract, category management and support to business growth
• Work with diverse teams and contribute to key projects, supporting current operational teams
• Transition into a permanent role within the Procurement and Supply Chain team upon completion

Requirements

• You'll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a bachelor's or master's degree, and have a demonstrable interest in procurement or supply chain management.
• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.

Skills

Required

• Communication
• Personal branding
• Resilience
• Wellbeing
• Flexibility and openness to moving
• Procurement and supply chain management
• Data and technology application

Benefits

• We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.
• In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:
• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.
• You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.