Procurement People of Tomorrow: Higher and Further Education pack

Graduate Programmes

Graduate programmes are an excellent way of entering the procurement profession and gaining industry experience. Graduate programmes are structured training programs developed and managed in-house by an employer to develop future leaders of their organisation.

Typically, a graduate programme will last between one and two years (although they can be longer depending on the organisation’s needs). Trainees will benefit from first-hand experience working within their chosen specialism or while on rotational placements. A graduate will gain hands-on experience and, in most cases, will have responsibility for their own tasks or projects, with support from a line manager or mentor.

At the end of the Graduate programme, trainees will have developed a broad understanding of their chosen profession, as well as receiving support from experienced senior members of the organisation in building the key skills they require for their profession.

Where to find more information on Graduate programmes

• Target Jobs
• Prospects
• Gradcracker
• Skills Development Scotland
• My World of Work
• Individual company websites
• Higher Education careers fairs

Graduate Internships
Graduate internships are a short to mid-term period of work experience which can lead to a permanent position, depending on an individual’s performance and the business needs. Graduate Internships help individuals to build on the skills they developed during further education. During your internship, you’ll have the opportunity to learn on the job and apply your skills to projects within your team.

Where to find more information on Graduate Internships

• Target Jobs
• Prospects
• Gradcracker
• Skills Development Scotland
• My World of Work
• AAI EmployAbility
• Bright Green Business