Procurement Graduate 2027

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KBR is a global provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government, defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus, KBR creates sustainable value by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

Our two-year Supply Chain Graduate Scheme offers exposure to all aspects of procurement and supply chain management. The Procurement Graduate will support the Procurement & Supply Chain team in delivering effective purchasing, expediting, and supplier management activities across projects and corporate operations. This development role provides exposure to the full procurement lifecycle and offers structured learning opportunities within a fast-paced project environment.

The successful candidate will develop commercial awareness, procurement knowledge, supplier relationship skills, and an understanding of corporate governance and procurement best practices while supporting the delivery of business and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Support

• Assist with the preparation and issuance of Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and Invitations to Tender (ITTs).
• Support bid evaluations by compiling commercial and procurement information.
• Assist with the preparation of purchase orders and subcontract documents.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure documentation is stored in accordance with company procedures.
• Support supplier communication regarding quotations, clarifications, delivery schedules, and documentation requirements.

Supplier & Market Engagement

• Conduct supplier market research and identify potential suppliers.
• Assist in supplier prequalification activities.
• Support supplier performance monitoring activities.
• Participate in supplier meetings and visits where appropriate.
• Maintain supplier databases and procurement systems.

Project Support

• Assist procurement personnel in tracking the status of equipment, materials, and subcontract packages.
• Support expediting activities to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
• Produce procurement reports, dashboards, and status updates.
• Assist with risk identification and mitigation activities relating to procurement and supply chain matters.

Commercial & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company procedures, delegated authority requirements, and ethical standards.
• Support compliance reviews and audit activities.
• Assist in maintaining procurement metrics and key performance indicators.
• Develop an understanding of contractual terms and conditions.

Professional Development

• Participate in the company's graduate development programme.
• Complete assigned procurement, commercial, and supply chain training courses.
• Work towards Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Diploma (Level 4)
• Build knowledge of procurement systems, policies, and industry best practices.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Understanding of basic commercial and business principles.
• Interest in supply chain, procurement, and contract management.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Proactive and willing to learn.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Problem-solving mindset.
  

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• Degree (minimum 2:2 classification) in one of the following disciplines:
  • Procurement & Supply Chain Management
  • Business Management
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Finance
  • Law
  • Other relevant discipline

Desirable

• Experience gained through internships, placements, university projects, or part-time employment.
• Exposure to procurement, supply chain, logistics, engineering, construction, energy, or manufacturing sectors.

Suitable Candidate Profile

A motivated and ambitious graduate with a strong interest in procurement, supply chain management, and commercial business operations. The individual should be eager to develop technical and commercial skills, capable of working collaboratively within project teams, and committed to building a long-term career in procurement and supply chain management.

Our Selection Process

Our Graduate selection journey begins with an in-depth review of candidate applications, followed by shortlisting through phone screening, and concluding with in an in-person Assessment Day at our Leatherhead offices.

During our Assessment Days, you will participate in a fun group activity with other candidates, deliver your own pre-prepared presentation and one-on-one interviews.

Meeting you in person allows us to get to know you better and helps you to discover why KBR is a great place to work!

The planned timings for our Assessment Days are in February or March 2027.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will likely not be reviewing applications and contacting you until early in the New Year so please bear with us.

KBR Company Information

When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.

At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.

As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

About Us

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

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