Procurement Graduate

A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero. 

Join our Procurement Graduate programme and help drive positive social and environmental change through our supply chain. Make an immediate impact, powering the nation today, whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.  

EDF is a leading company in the global ambition to achieve Net Zero. I wanted to play a key role in this transition whilst developing the skills and industry knowledge to prepare me for the rest of my career. Ryan, Supply Chain Candidate

What is the Procurement Graduate Scheme?  

Embark on a transformative two-year training programme, where you'll complete exciting placements across our Procurement and Supply Chain teams. 

Gain insights into the wide range of suppliers who provide crucial works, goods and services to support the efficient running of our business. 

Complete a tailored training plan that will develop your skills and build your confidence, knowledge and experience. 

Pay, culture and benefits:

• A starting salary of £35,000, market-leading pension scheme and annual performance bonus 

• 28 days' annual leave 

• Flexible benefits package 

• Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services 

At EDF, everyone's welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need. 

We'll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.  

Training, development and support for you:  

We're passionate about your development and offer a training pathway that will help develop your skills, knowledge, and behaviours, both during the scheme and in your future career.  We will provide you with real responsibility, involvement in key projects, senior-level visibility, and the chance to influence the day to day running of our business. You will have exposure to multi-million business critical contracts, support sourcing and procurement activities, understand governance requirements and you will have ownership for your own category of services. 

You will develop transferable skills in stakeholder management and leadership, as well as honing your procurement and contract management technical skills. During the programme, you'll work towards gaining a Level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply practices through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), an industry wide recognised qualification. This qualification will provide you with a broad understanding, tools and insight to best practice in procurement and knowledge that you'll be able to apply immediately in your workplace at EDF. You'll also have mentors and industry experts to give you advice along the way and help you with decisions about your future career path. 

Head to www.edfenergy.com/careers/graduates for more information about the scheme structure, our culture and graduate life at EDF. 

Where you'll work:  

Get ready for an incredible training experience! Throughout the programme, you'll be working flexibly and have the chance to explore a variety of our sites, immersing yourself in the diversity of our business. Our main graduate community is based around our London office with opportunities to meet others based all around the country though various networks.  We value work-life balance and understand the importance of personal lives, which is why we offer a supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. With ample opportunities to network and learn, this journey promises to be one you'll cherish.  

To join our team you'll need: 

• A 2:2 (or higher) in a Business Management, Business Studies, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Procurement, Finance or Logistics degree. 

• An aspiration to learn and develop your skills. 

• A professional outlook, along with a desire to develop your commercial awareness and excellent communication skills. 
   

Our Assessment Centre will be held on Tuesday 12th of March, this will be held virtually.  

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you! We use a strengths-based approach to let you shine and showcase your skills and what truly brings you joy. We believe that embracing our individual strengths lies at the heart of engagement and the motivation to succeed and excel in our work. We're here to guide you and you'll find helpful tips and advice about the application process and assessment centre dates on our graduate web pages.   

We will be closing this advert when we have our desired number of candidates.  

Join us. Together, we'll help Britain achieve net zero.