Industrial Placement - Purchase

Salary: £24,327

Duration: 12 month contract                                                                                                  

Start Date: 17th August 2026
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Some international travel)

Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

Our Industrial Placement Programme:

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 250 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

During your placement, you’ll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". Click here to visit our virtual tour. Alongside hands-on work experience, you’ll also benefit from:

• CSR and outreach activities
• Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
• Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
• Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
• Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the role:

As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to creating extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Gain experience managing high impact procurement projects,
• Have opportunities to contribute to Bentley’s strategic purchasing initiatives,
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge procurement technology and systems,
• Have mentorship from industry leading professionals,
• Be given the chance to pitch implement your own ideas within the team.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Project Purchasing: Support end-to-end procurement for major projects, ensuring timely delivery and cost optimisation,
• Commodities Management: Analyse market trends, negotiate contracts, and mange supplier relationships for key commodities,
• General Purchase: Handle day to day purchasing activities, process purchase orders, and resolve queries with internal stakeholders,
• System Process: Maintain and improve procurement systems, ensure compliance with company policies, and contribute to process improvement initiatives,
• Supplier Management: Evaluate supplier performance, conduct audits, and support supplier development programmes to ensure quality and reliability.

About the Department:

The Procurement Department at Bentley is responsible for driving strategies that support corporate objectives across Projects, Commodities, General Purchase, systems and Process, and Supplier Management. You will learn to:

• Optimise procurement efficiency and streamline business processes,
• Gain insight into strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and risk management,
• Experience hands on project management and exposure to global supply chains,
• Work with expert colleagues and receive mentorship in procurement best practices,
• Participate in Bentley’s training and development programmes, preparing for fast paced career in purchasing and supply management.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, Maths, Law and related fields (degrees that demonstrate analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills are highly valued).

Skills required for the role:

• Relevant modules (e.g. procurement, logistics, Project management),
• Experience in customer facing or commercial roles,
• Involvement in extracurricular activities (e.g. student societies, volunteering),
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis, negotiation and teamwork,
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the selection process.

What we offer:

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £24,327
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work:

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions

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Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.

Closing date: 14th November 2025.

We aim to progress to online assessments in December and offer by the end of the month.

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