Role Overview
Procurement Industrial Placement at Unite Students
We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Industrial Placement to join our Procurement team in our Bristol office. We are a small, innovative team of dynamic procurement professionals from diverse procurement backgrounds. Our mission is to reduce risk, ensure products or services are procured for the right price, at the right quality and quantity, and delivered at the right time.
The work is enjoyable and hugely varied; we can go from tendering the roll‑out of a huge LED retrofit programme to redesigning our kitchens to better suit students' needs. It`s fast paced and deliberately lean given the level of our spend, fostering a real team ethic and desire to succeed.
We constantly and actively seek opportunities to add value, improve our business and see it through to implementation.
What You'll Be Doing
* Supplier evaluations – identifying, onboarding and assessing the suitability of new suppliers for specific disciplines
* Tender drafting and analysis of tender responses
* Negotiation with suppliers on costs and contractual terms
* Procurement analytics and data interrogation
* Category strategy – assisting long‑ and short‑term vision of procurement plans for various commodities
* Liaising with all areas of the business regarding day‑to‑day procurement needs and problem solving
* Assisting with supplier performance management to ensure contractual obligations are met by all parties
* There is an ambition for the successful candidate to be equipped to take the lead on at least one procurement project (from initial analytical research to final negotiations) by the end of their time with Unite Students
What We're Looking for in You
* Working towards a relevant undergraduate degree
* Seeking a 12‑month placement before returning to your final year of study
* Communication skills – both written and verbal
* Commercial / business acumen
* Analytical skills
* Team player
* A general interest in sustainability/ethics/the environment/contract law/procurement
* Enthusiasm to learn, work collaboratively and make the most of the opportunity
Application Details
Applications for this role will close on the 5th of January 2026.
Please make sure you are available for our Assessment Centre on the 29th of January in Bristol.
Applications may close early if we receive a high volume of interest, so don't miss out!
Industrial Placements at Unite Students
Kick‑start your career with us, where your individuality is celebrated, and your growth is our priority. Our tailored learning programme, featuring workshops and skills sessions, is designed to equip you with the tools and confidence to succeed. We provide a collaborative, inclusive environment filled with opportunities to learn, contribute, and make a difference.
About Unite Students
Founded in 1991, Unite Students is the UK's leading provider of purpose‑built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with over 70,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
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