Procurement Graduate (2 years Graduate Program)

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Crocin, Iodex, ENO, Otrivin, Panadol, Voltaren, Theraflu, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.

Join our Haleon Procurement team in Warsaw for an exciting 2-year Graduate Programme, starting in September 2025.

At a glance:

Together, we do more than just purchase goods and services, we build sustainable partnerships that drive innovation and unlock Haleon’s full potential, bringing real value to our consumers worldwide.

You’ll be part of a diverse team of approximately 325 professionals collaborating across more than 30 countries, leveraging global expertise while keeping a business-first mindset. Our operating model is designed for collaboration, with category experts, cross-functional teams, and strategy & delivery specialists working together to make a global impact.

Over two years, our Global Procurement Graduate Programme will challenge and support you to grow professionally and personally. You’ll have three, stretching 8-month rotations to give you a solid grounding in Procurement management.  You’ll explore Direct and Indirect Procurement, taking responsibility for managing spend, stakeholders and strategy across a range of different categories while also getting involved in cross-category projects. 

With first-class support and development opportunities, you’ll build essential skills, knowledge, and experience while directly contributing to our commercial goals and ambitions along the way.

Throughout the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Manage projects and prioritise tasks while building strong relationships with stakeholders across various levels and departments within Haleon.
• Create category-specific strategies that provide valuable insights and innovative solutions to help the business thrive and drive positive change.
• Lead sourcing events (such as Requests for Information, Quotes, and Proposals) and manage negotiations with third-party suppliers.
• Collaborate with teams like Finance and Legal to review financial proposals and lead contract negotiations and revisions.
• Encourage responsible purchasing practices and effectively manage spend.
• Participate in Supplier Relationship Management to ensure top performance and address any risks.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree. Please note, you must have graduated by August 2025.
• We welcome applications from all degree disciplines, however degrees in Business, Supply Chain or any Engineering or Science with a strong business focus are particularly advantageous for this graduate programme.

Other Requirements:

• We are looking for candidates who demonstrate strong creative problem-solving skills, adaptability in uncertain situations, strategic thinking, and a passion for continuous learning
• Strong communication skills, fluent English (C1)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proactive team player
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Enthusiasm for Consumer Healthcare industry
• Candidate must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week)
• Must be eligible to work in Poland at the time of, and for the duration of employment. Employees will be required to furnish evidence of Polish work authorization.

Expected Start Date: September 2025

Who are we?

We are a world-leading consumer healthcare company, Home - Haleon, with a clear purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity.  Our leading brands are built on science, innovation and human understanding and are trusted by millions of consumers globally.  Our strategy seeks to deliver sustainable above-market growth and attractive returns, while running a responsible business which is integral to all we do.

Why join Haleon?

The future of everyday health is changing and we’re the people changing it.  In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before and make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable for more and more people.

So join us, as we build one of the world’s leading consumer healthcare companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands and to better understand people’s everyday health needs.  To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way and to change individual and societal behavior.

Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career.  Join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives.

Application Process:

The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:

• Application: You will need to provide information about your education and Right to Work status.
• Recruiter Screening: If selected, an Early Talent Partner will contact you to discuss your application and motivation for joining Haleon.
• Interview: If shortlisted, you will be invited to a virtual interview, which will include a competency-based interview and a case study or technical exercise.
• Offer: Candidates will be notified of the outcome within two weeks of the interview

Interviews will be held from June 2025

We invite you to apply as soon as possible. The way we see it, every day is an opportunity. And we are joined by new talent, every day. We accept ongoing applications and will close this vacancy once we have enough applications.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other and promote fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.  We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.  We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles.  If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary.  We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions.  We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it.  Rest assured Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.

Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.

Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Accommodation Requests

If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific accommodations you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable accommodations to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.