About this role
PLACEMENT STUDENT – New Product Purchasing
We are looking for an enthusiastic New Product Purchasing Student to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Corporate Segment in 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.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Currently studying for a bachelor’s degree, ideally in Business, Business Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Economics, Finance, International Business or a related commercial discipline (and not graduating this academic year).
- An interest in procurement, project management, supply chain and working within a global business environment; confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines; a proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of actions and follow them through to completion
- An analytical and commercially minded approach to problem-solving; good communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working with different teams, stakeholders and suppliers.
CLOSING DATE: (Thursday, 12 th November 2026 11:59pm)