Procurement Industrial Year Placement (Materials & Services Buying)

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking.

We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees.

By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

About The Role

We're looking for students seeking an industrial placement who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Procurement and who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things!

It's your career, let's shape it together!

The placement programme is tailored to your development, providing a flexible and varied learning environment where you'll be empowered to contribute, develop practical skills and gain valuable experience within a professional procurement function. The sky's the limit!

Purpose of Role

To support the Central Procurement Team in delivering strategic procurement activities, driving value through effective sourcing and supplier engagement, maintaining governance and compliance standards, and contributing to operational efficiency across MWH Treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support reporting and analytics for category performance, including spend, savings and supplier KPIs.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery.
• Assist with tender documentation and bid evaluations.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues where necessary.
• Maintain clean and accurate data in procurement systems (P2P).
• Contribute to sustainability and compliance initiatives.
• Provide administrative support and assist with audits.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and share best practices.
• Support category management activities and sourcing initiatives.

What's in it for me?

• Practical experience in procurement and category management.
• Exposure to tendering, supplier management and compliance processes.
• Development of negotiation, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Mentorship from experienced procurement professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to real projects and make an impact.

Person Specification

Essential

• Currently studying a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related discipline.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Desirable

• Interest in procurement, supply chain, or commercial management.
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems.
• Previous work experience in a business environment (placement or internship).

Additional Information

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Hattersley and the relevant regional area as required for the role.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that due to Home Office rules and requirements, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this placement opportunity.

What MWH offer

Packages include -

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc.

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