Procurement Graduate Trainee programme

Procurement Graduate Trainee programme

City:
Slough

Please note that our in person Assessment Centre will be held on 4th March at our global HQ in Slough, Berkshire, with start dates to follow in September 2026.

All applications must be submitted by Friday 9th January 2026.

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

This will be a 12 month traineeship with a leading procurement organisation. At Reckitt, our Procurement Graduate Trainee Program is designed to accelerate your growth and empower you to make a real impact. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn, innovate, and lead within a dynamic global organization, setting the foundation for a successful career in procurement.

As part of our global procurement team - an integral driver of business performance - you will contribute to shaping business strategies and influencing decisions that enable Reckitt’s brands to thrive. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Manufacturing, HR, Logistics, and Finance to deliver value beyond cost, supporting initiatives that enhance sustainability, digital transformation, and supplier innovation.

Your experience will include exposure to:

• Strategic Category Development – Supporting the creation and execution of sourcing strategies that align with business priorities including spend analysis, supplier segmentation and category planning
• Supplier Partnership & Innovation – Engaging with external partners to negotiate pricing, negotiate contracts, unlock new opportunities, foster collaboration, and drive competitive advantage and sustainability.
• Risk & Market Analysis – Leveraging market intelligence and supplier risk assessments to anticipate trends and mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Performance & Value Delivery – Contributing to projects that optimize total cost of ownership, track KPIs, and deliver measurable impact through continuous improvement and value creation.
• Throughout the program, you’ll be guided by experienced leaders and mentors, gaining hands‑on experience while building relationships with key stakeholders. This is more than a traineeship, it’s a platform to shape the future of procurement and help deliver Reckitt’s ambition for growth and sustainability.

• Curious and collaborative:
  You are curious by nature. You understand, question and challenge ideas constructively to bring out the best in others whilst fostering teamwork.
• Analytically and academically strong:
  You have a solid educational framework and excel at critical thinking and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ambitious and motivated:
  You’re eager to take on responsibility in an entrepreneurial environment with a strong desire for career growth and openness to international opportunities.
• Action‑orientated and resilient:
  You approach challenges pragmatically, stay positive under pressure, and look for creative, out‑of‑the‑box solutions when faced with obstacles.
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