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Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.\nThe Position\nJob title: Graduate Procurement Specialist\nLocation: Burgess Hill, Sussex, UK\nLength of programme: 2 years (September 2027 - August 2029)\nFinance & Operations Early Careers: Graduate Procurement Specialist opportunity\nOur Early in Career Development Programme accelerates your growth to directly impact patients' lives. Start your career with a UK market leader in biotechnology, recognised as the #1 Best Big Company to Work For (2021) and dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.\nJob Purpose\nAt Roche Diagnostics, our mission is to improve patients’ lives through innovative diagnostic solutions. Procurement supports this mission by securing the suppliers, products and services needed by our business, colleagues and customers.\nA rare opportunity has been made available in the procurement function in the UK & Ireland team. The role is based in the Finance & Operations Directorate. The function ensures organisational efficiency and excellence through robust supply frameworks, optimised sourcing, and aligned strategic planning, foresight and execution.\nAs a Graduate Procurement Specialist, you will join a collaborative team and gain practical experience across strategic sourcing, supply chain resilience, supplier management, commercial analysis, compliance and continuous improvement. Working with experienced professionals and stakeholders across Roche you will apply your commercially savvy mindset with academic knowledge while developing a career in procurement and supply chain management.\nWe are looking for someone commercially inclined with a keen eye for detail, curious, motivated and eager to learn who wants to develop as a procurement professional.\nThe role is a paid, full-time graduate role of two years’ duration, based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex with hybrid working with 3 days in office.\nThe Opportunity\nYou will gain exposure to the full procurement lifecycle, including:\nSupport tenders, quotation analysis and commercial evaluations to secure value while maintaining quality, service and compliance.\nMonitor performance, maintain relationships and identify opportunities to improve service, resilience and value.\nAnalyse procurement and supplier data to identify trends, risks, savings opportunities and actionable insights.\nWork with Finance, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and other teams to understand requirements and support effective decisions.\nAssist with contract administration, purchasing compliance and adherence to Roche policies and relevant regulations.\nHelp simplify processes, improve ways of working and use digital tools and data more effectively.\nContribute to responsible sourcing, supplier sustainability and Roche’s environmental and social ambitions.\nSupport procurement projects from requirements gathering through implementation, tracking progress and benefits.\nSupport exploration of AI and automation opportunities within Procurement processes, including assessing the overall AI/automation landscape as well as the feasibility of AI/automation solutions.\nAs you develop, you will take greater ownership, contribute ideas and build confidence in making evidence-based commercial recommendations.\nWhy a Procurement programme at Roche?\nJoin a world-leading innovative organisation. Experience a science-led international environment that values collaboration, learning and new ideas.\nGrow your career. Grow in Global or affiliate procurement roles. Contribute to meaningful business challenges and build skills for a long-term career in procurement, supply chain or commercial management.\nBuild a strong commercial foundation. Develop experience across sourcing, supplier management, commercial analysis, contracts and procurement operations.\nTurn data into value. Learn how procurement insights can improve decisions, manage risk, enhance performance and deliver sustainable value.\nWho You Are\nEssential Skills & Experience\nWe are seeking a graduate with initiative and an interest in how procurement creates value for businesses and customers.\nEssential requirements\nA degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, STEM or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant academic experience.\nStrong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret information and draw logical conclusions.\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence engaging with colleagues and suppliers.\nStrong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.\nA proactive, problem-solving approach and willingness to ask questions, challenge constructively and suggest improvements.\nA collaborative, accountable and ethical approach to working with others and following policies.\nConfidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, or willingness to develop these skills.\nGenuine interest in procurement, commercial management, negotiations, sourcing, supplier relationships and healthcare or diagnostics.\nWhat will help you succeed?\nExtensive procurement experience is not required. We value enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to learn alongside technical knowledge.\nStrong interest in commercial processes, compliance, problem-solving, or data governance within a regulated environment\nExperience or knowledge within automation / AI, metrics, dashboards, and performance frameworks (e.g., OKRs, KPIs)\nComfortable with a continuous improvement mindset and challenging the “why” with a willingness to take ownership of tasks\nComfortable working with ambiguity and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nExperience creating presentations or working with data in PowerBI, Appsheets, Tableau or similar tools\nYou will thrive if you enjoy working with data, solving problems, understanding business operations and turning ideas into practical initiatives. Above all, you should be motivated to develop, take ownership and contribute to a shared purpose.\nApplication process:\nStage 1: Submit your CV and cover letter\nOur focus is to understand why you have applied for this role and what you will bring to the role to ensure team and personal success. \nApplications close on Friday, 16 October 2026. The application process may be extended beyond this date but could close at any point after this time.\nStage 2: Recorded video interview\nYou will take part in a recorded video interview, where you wil be presented with questions and record your answer to support your application\nEstimated date: November 2026\nStage 3: In person assessment centre\nYou will take part in our full day in person assessment centre at our Roche offices in Burgess Hill, Sussex. Further details will be provided if successful.\nExpected date: w/c 07 December 2026. The exact date will be provided if successful. \nPlease note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold a valid authorisation to work in the UK.\nReady to apply? Go ahead and join us, we are waiting for you!\nWho we are\nA healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.\nLet’s build a healthier future, together.\nThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. 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