Year in Industry Procurement

RWE; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
Start date in summer 2025, full time, fixed term for 12 months, London Array Offshore Wind Farm, Ramsgate, hybrid model meaning 3 days per week onsite & rest home office

From here, you can join us at RWE Offshore Wind for a Year in Industry placement and gain invaluable insight into this truly unique and innovative sector. We’re one of the largest developers of offshore wind globally on a journey of significant growth determined by our Growing Green investment strategy as well as commitment to net zero. With 10 operational offshore wind farms across the UK, and multiple development projects in the pipeline, there has never been a more exciting time to become part of our #teamRWE.

No two days in Offshore Wind are the same – you’ll benefit from a collaborative feedback-oriented culture, the chance to tap into a global community of students and graduates, and endless opportunities for growth. Backed by a welcoming and diverse team environment, we know we can offer you a truly unique experience in our Procurement business function with focus on Operations & Maintenance Procurement. Curious?

About the role

You will join our procurement team supporting our operational offshore wind farms.

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience of
  • the wide range of procurement activities across the whole procurement cycle from finding suitable suppliers all the way to supporting in contract review meetings
  • analysing and evaluating tender documents to create price comparisons
  • assisting in preparing contracts with suppliers
• Actively support the team e.g. with
  • carrying out market research to identify suitable suppliers and prequalifying them via our online prequalification system
  • building Request For Information and Requests For Quotations within our internal e-Tendering tool
  • analysing and evaluating tender submissions and preparing contracts
  • organising internal and external meetings

Job requirements and experience

• You are an enrolled student in one of the following degree courses: Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Law, Engineering or similar
• Your degree course is eligible for a year in industry placement
• Looking at your current performance overview you are on track to graduate with a 2.1 or higher
• You have very good verbal and written communication skills as well as good IT skills
• You are able to coordinate your own workload and meet tight deadlines
• Working in a diverse team environment and dealing with a range of stakeholders every day is something you feel comfortable with
• You are open to travel to other sites. Travel expenses will be covered by us
• Motivation is crucial. Your cover letter will tell us why you are a suitable fit for this opportunity, and how it aligns with your studies & career plans

Your benefits

• We value your effort by offering a salary of £24.5k per year and employee pension scheme
• Sustainable world: Contribute actively to our Growing Green mission
• Take action: Use the chance, gain hands-on experience and work alongside global colleagues as a core member of the team
• Investing in growth: We will support you with mentoring and a development programme along with other interns in the business
• Trust and respect: We trust you and count on your skills. Be embedded in work and key projects from day one, enabling you to apply your knowledge and rapidly acquire new, marketable skills
• Every voice is heard: Your innovative and fresh way of thinking is more than welcome. Don’t hesitate and bring in your ideas

From here, you benefit from many further advantages – Curious? Then click here!

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89679, application period: 21/04/2025.
Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell ([e-mail]) #LI-MB1

We look very much forward to your application including your CV and cover letter which tells us why you are a suitable candidate for this opportunity and how it aligns with your studies & career plans.

In case of a positive impression of your application documents you will be invited to an interview which will prospectively take place in Nov./Dec. 2024 with offers in the new year.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters