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Mars Procurement Leadership Experience 2026 - Graduate Programme

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Job Description:

Your future as a leader starts today.

Are you ready to kickstart your career and shape the future of procurement leadership? Then start your career on the Mars Procurement Leadership Experience, a graduate scheme that will help you to lay a solid foundation for the future as a leader in procurement. Seize the opportunity to lead projects, work with suppliers, manage teams and gain both local and international experience while making decisions in real time. The dynamic work environment will prepare you for the challenges of the future.

The Mars Procurement Leadership Experience is a three-year programme consisting of three 12-month rotations. These rotations offer you a diverse range of experiences in different areas of our organization, which can include buying, operations, quality, effectiveness and sustainability. This is your chance to contribute to the growth of Mars and further our renowned brands while receiving guidance for your professional and personal development. Engage in strategic business decisions, leading projects focused on procuring the right products, with the best quality and at the optimal price. Make sustainability a priority and cultivate meaningful relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Discover how your decisions today shape the future of our business.

As a Procurement Graduate:

  • You’ll embark on 3 x 12-month placements across the Mars business.

  • Work with a clear mission to create a better world for tomorrow by bringing the best of the outside in today through our Commercial Pillars.

  • Contribute to deliver value for the business across different areas: Productivity, People, Sustainability, Innovation and Quality

  • Manage supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.

What can we offer you?

  • Starting salary of £33,000 and joining bonus of £2,000.

  • Wide range of competitive benefits, including competitive pension and healthcare scheme, annual bonus and flexible working hours.

  • We’ll give you access to inspiring mentors and coaches to help you grow.

  • Join our global graduate community, create friends for life and join a global business.

  • You get our promise to always invest in your development, always supporting you personally and professionally.

What do we need from you?

  • You’ll have obtained a degree in any subject, graduating next summer or graduated within the last 2 years.

  • Mobile within the UK. Your home site will be Slough, but you may need to relocate for 1 of your placement years.

  • A passion for Procurement is a must.

  • You’ll need to have the drive and ambition to forge a challenging career in Procurement.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

For more information, please visit careers.mars.com/UK/en/students-graduates

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