Procurement Intern

7 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

Grade UE03:
£21,978 to £22,681 per annum (A revised salary range for this grade of £22,214 to £24,248 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)


Finance Department

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract:
Starting 3rd June 2024, 12 weeks


Number of posts if multiple - 2

on Campus internships are ONLY open to 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK.


We are looking for an individual interested in working in a Procurement role to gain experience on a range of financial reporting projects.


The Opportunity:


The purpose of the internship is to provide an opportunity for an individual interested in working in a Procurement role to gain experience on a range a supply chain projects.


We are seeking 2 x Procurement Interns that will report to the Director of Procurement and will focus on either Strategic Procurement or Operational Procurement.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
  • Curiosity and a willingness to learn about procurement processes.
  • Basic analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
  • Enthusiasm to contribute to the success of the team
Click here for a copy of the full job description

As a valued member of our team you can expect:
A competitive salary

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.

To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community


Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

Check out the full list on our
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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion


The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

on Campus is run by the Careers Service in collaboration with University departments and Schools.

It offers exclusive summer internships at the University over the summer for 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh.

As well as great work experience, the Careers Service provides supporting resources, this is combined with a framework to support the development of participants' employability and self-reflection with an Edinburgh Award as part of the internship.

on Campus internships are ONLY open to 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK.

You cannot take part if you are a visiting student, or you have already taken part in the programme before.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Further information is available on our
right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

Key dates to note
Interviews will be held **week commencing 10th April.

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