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Procurement Team - Summer Internship

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Centrica

6d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Logistics
  • Leicester, +1
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  • You must have a minimum 2:1 degree (2:2 with a Master's), proficiency in MS Office, UK work rights, and be available from 17th June to 15th August 2025.
  • You will support procurement activities, engage in strategy development for sustainability, build tenders, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships while collaborating with mentors and peers.

Requirements

  • Expecting a minimum 2:1 degree (2:2 if combined with a Masters)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Available to start the programme from 17th June – Friday 15th August 2025

Responsibilities

  • The main procurement hub is located in Windsor but we have teams across Leicester and Hull near our national distribution centre and onshore oil terminal which you would have the opportunity to visit.
  • The Procurement Team are responsible for purchasing all the goods and services our business needs to succeed.
  • You could be involved in setting out strategy to ensure we keep a responsible, environmentally friendly supply chain, building tenders for new projects, negotiating contracts with new suppliers or managing our relationship with the likes of Amazon and Microsoft.
  • You will be provided with an unparalleled level of support with access to buddies, mentors, and experienced line managers, as well as having a ready-made network of graduates across the business to tap into.
  • You’ll be paid a salary of £24,000 (pro rata) and accommodation will be provided for the duration of your placement, if required.
  • If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Procurement Team Summer Internship?

The internship program lasts for 9 weeks, from 17th June to 15th August 2025.

What is the salary for this internship position?

The salary for the Procurement Team Summer Internship is £24,000 pro rata.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is primarily located in Windsor, with opportunities to visit additional Centrica sites in Leicester and Hull.

Do I need prior procurement experience to apply for this internship?

No prior procurement experience is necessary. The program is designed to support and train interns in procurement processes.

What qualifications do I need to apply?

You should be expecting a minimum 2:1 degree (2:2 if combined with a Masters).

What skills should I possess to be eligible for this position?

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Is accommodation provided during the internship?

Yes, accommodation will be provided for the duration of your placement if required.

What type of work will I be doing during the internship?

Interns will get involved in setting procurement strategies, building tenders for new projects, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.

How can I apply for this internship?

You can apply online by hitting the 'Apply' button on the Centrica careers website.

Is there support for interns during the program?

Yes, interns will receive ample support with access to buddies, mentors, and experienced line managers, as well as a network of graduates across the business.

Centrica

Leading energy services and solutions provider focused on helping customers live sustainably, simply and affordably

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1997
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Centrica is a leading energy services and solutions provider founded on a 200-year heritage of serving people. We are the UK’s biggest retailer of zero carbon electricity, serving around 10 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe through brands such as British Gas, supported by around 9,000 highly trained engineers and technicians. Centrica’s purpose of helping customers live sustainably, simply and affordably drives our strategy and our People and Planet Plan.

Culture & Values

  • We care deeply about our impact: Care

    The safety of our team and of others around us is paramount. We respect others, and the trust they place in us. We want to make a difference to society and those we effect. We have a sense of responsibility which goes beyond our job

  • We do things right and deliver: Delivery

    We value delivering great service and customer outcomes. We are rigorous, do things the right way, and follow best practice. We appreciate the journey as well as the results. We seek simplicity, efficiency and continuous improvement

  • Together we win: Collaboration

    We enjoy working with others. We believe relationships and partnerships are fundamental. We are best when we work as a team. We seek out views and mutual understanding, even from our harshest critics

  • We are nimble, curious and innovative: Agility

    We don’t stand still and know when to change. We seek out new things which will make a difference. We are restless, always looking to do better. We embrace the ideas and perspectives of others

  • We step up and take responsibility: Courage

    We pursue the right outcome, knowing it is rarely easy. We are prepared to stand for what we believe. We will challenge where we believe the path is wrong. We face into the challenge and grasp the opportunity

Benefits

  • Financial Benefits

    To help our people look after their finances we offer different options to support with saving for the future, learning more about your money and giving peace of mind.

  • Health & Wellbeing

    Helping our colleagues to take care of their physical and mental health is something we really care about. We offer a wide range of benefits in this space.

  • Home & Lifestyle

    Colleagues can also level-up their benefits by taking advantage of discounts on those things that mean the most to them.