Register Your Interest - Graduate Commercial and Procurement Scheme 2027

Our 20-month Commercial and Procurement Graduate Scheme allows you to explore how we deliver economic, efficient, and effective commercial solutions to Britain’s railways. Through rotational placements across our teams, you’ll work on important projects, learning about the end-to-end procurement process whilst playing an active role.

If delivering economic and effective solutions matters to you.

You matter to us.

What you’ll be doing

The contracts and procurement functions are responsible for sourcing and buying all goods, works, and services for Network Rail.

You’ll carry out rotational placements in different commercial and procurement teams, with the opportunity to work on important, playing an active role throughout each stage. Depending on the stage of the procurement process, you could be drafting governance documents or awarding contracts to suppliers, agreeing and evaluating contracts against tender specifications, or negotiating with suppliers on pricing, contract and payment considerations.

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the supply base in a particular area, through market research and engagement, to make informed strategic recommendations.

Who you are matters

You’ll need to have at least a 2:2 in any degree subject.

We’re looking for a team player with commercial focus and the ability to liaise with stakeholders of all levels. You should have great communication skills, with the ability to build out your negotiation skills. Experience of using Oracle and Bravo would also be useful.

What you’ll get out of it

You’ll be able to tailor your placements based on your interests and search for your own opportunities. Your placements will help you to gain a better understanding of how the business functions.

During the scheme, you’ll work towards a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 qualification.

Previous Graduates have progressed into roles such as Sourcing Specialist or Supplier Contract Specialist.

About Network Rail

We are Network Rail. We matter to millions. We design stations, we repair tracks, we code software, we do finance, we do much more than you think.

As one of our graduates you’ll enjoy immense variety and gain unrivalled experience across a range of roles, projects, and types of work. You’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in all aspects of our industry and either find out where your interests and talents lie or further develop your career in an area you’re already passionate about.

The scale and scope of our organisation and the opportunities we offer is huge. But despite our size, you’ll find we work as a close, supportive team. And as one of many graduates on our scheme, you’ll not only be able to define your own career direction, you’ll also be able to share your growing experience and knowledge with our wider network of graduates - potentially building friendships and professional relationships that will last a lifetime.

We view our graduates as our future. So, whether you’re interested in a career in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Business, you’ll find that everyone, at every level is happy to offer you their time, support, and advice. Because we want you to succeed. That’s also why we offer amazing access to training, development, and further qualifications. All you have to do is ask us. And if we can help you to advance your knowledge and your career, we will.

Choose a graduate career with us and you’re choosing a career with real meaning. You’ll be part of a large and growing UK organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the world around us. We’re driven by service, not profit. And we want to create a safe and sustainable future for everyone. We matter to millions.

Join us and you could too.

Register Your Interest

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