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What it is

  • You’ll support procurement and commercial work for a defence company, helping buy what projects need.
  • You’ll follow set processes, negotiate with stakeholders, and make decisions that affect delivery.

Who it's for

  • Working towards a degree in Business Studies, Business Management or Law.

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Are you ready to take on a commercial role with significant responsibility?

We have a 12-month placement position for a university student to join our team where you’ll play a key role in supporting the procurement and commercial activities for one of the world’s biggest defence companies.

What we’re looking for:

  • A proactive individual who is eager to learn and grow within a dynamic team.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow set processes.
  • Good communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A passion for commercial and procurement activities, with a desire to take on responsibility.

This placement offers the opportunity to gain invaluable commercial experience, and you’ll be making real decisions that will impact our projects. If you’re looking for a placement that will challenge you, help you grow your skills, and contribute to global defence efforts, this is the perfect opportunity.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

  • Working towards business studies, business management or Law degree.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships across the various stakeholder groups.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Confidence with using various IT operating systems (e.g. Windows, Excel, Word).