University Intern - Supply Chain & Purchasing - 4 Opportunities

These are 12-month paid internships starting September 2026. The roles are head office based requiring a minimum of 2 days a week to be worked from our office in Winnersh or our manufacturing site in Pirbright. Please see information under position details.

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Closing date: 16th November 2025

WHY CHOOSE BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FOR YOUR PLACEMENT YEAR?

Boehringer is a global company that has a strong purpose; positively impacting the lives of millions, the planet, our communities and of course, positively impacting the health of people and animals. But how will it positively impact you?

As an intern at Boehringer, you won’t be alone! Joining in September 2026, you will be part of a sizeable cohort of talented students, spanning across our entire business. From day one, you will be supported by your team, your manager and by HR. You will be doing real work, contributing to our success and building your depth of understanding in your chosen area. You will also be supported to succeed with a range of learning opportunities that go beyond your specific role development. Learning moments cover personal development such as organisation and effectiveness in the workplace, building your confidence, networking and building effective relationships. There is also a focus on career development including company-wide ‘look and see’ tours, lunch and learns and workshops that overview the array of roles to be found in a leading global pharmaceutical organisation. And if all of that isn’t enough… there is a competitive salary, great benefits, a collaborative office / production site experience (although most roles also offer hybrid working) and a truly passionate culture!

POSITIONS, TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1 x Supply Chain & Logistics (Pirbright)

Supporting the Supply Chain & Logistics team, you will gain hands-on experience across two key areas - Warehouse Operations and Planning & Logistics - providing a unique insight into end-to-end supply chain processes within a global organization.

• Support Warehouse Operations - Conduct stock and cycle counts, assist with inventory management and reconciliation and contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Enhance Digital Processes - Help develop the Supply Chain digital footprint across the site, using tools such as AI and Power BI building dashboards and tracking tools to support the business needs.
• Assist Planning & Logistics Activities - Support antigen production scheduling and shipment coordination
• Participate in Global S&OP Meetings - Engage with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, and Logistics to align supply and demand.
• Engage with Internal & External Stakeholders - Present updates and insights to various business functions, assist with import/export documentation and customs compliance, liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and warehousing partners to ensure smooth logistics operations

1 x Supply Chain (Winnersh)

Primarily supporting the Demand Planning team, gaining valuable exposure to forecasting, planning and customer order management within a global business environment.

• Assist with supply planning by analysing historical sales data, market trends and customer insights to support accurate planning
• Monitor stock levels and in-transit goods using SAP and Power BI dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align supply and demand across functions such as sales, finance and logistics
• Manage customer orders from entry to delivery, including resolving issues, managing returns and maintaining clear communication with customers
• Support the creation and maintenance of planning tools and reports to improve visibility and decision-making
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments and presenting updates and insights to various business functions
• Assist with import/export documentation and customs compliance activities as needed
• Engage with external partners such as freight forwarders, customs brokers and warehousing to ensure smooth logistics operations
• Maintain accurate records and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations

1 x Supply Chain Analyst (Winnersh)

Work with real data to track inventory, monitor shipments, and support planning. Contribute to live projects, sharpen your analytical skills, and explore project management in a fast-paced, regulated industry.

• Assist with supply planning by analysing historical sales data, market trends and customer insights to support accurate planning
• Monitor stock levels and in-transit goods using SAP and Power BI dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align supply and demand across functions such as sales, finance and logistics
• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analysing supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or risks.
• Help document current supply chain processes and suggest improvements.
• Work with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) to extract data.
• Analyse inbound transit data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop tools to monitor order fulfilment and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Support in building a robust set of metrics and KPI to ensure accountability and visibility across departments.

1 x Purchasing (Winnersh with some travel to Pirbright)

Supporting the purchasing team you will gain valuable exposure to procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration. You will implement the purchasing strategy for allocated local categories, in line with the overall Boehringer Ingelheim purchasing strategy, to increase productivity, optimise the external global spend and reduce costs.

• Set up vendors in the master data system
• Review contracts
• Review categories of spend, carrying out market analysis, spend analysis, negotiation with suppliers, supplier review meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants will be studying for a BSc Logistics & Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Data/Business Analytics or related degree.
• 3 A levels at grade ABB (minimum) with at least one grade coming from a subject such as Mathematics, Business Studies or Economics.
• Applicants must have the ability for independent travel to work and other sites.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

KEY COMPENTENCIES

• Strong verbal communication skills within a business environment, able to speak clearly and fluently, expressing opinions information, and key points of an argument with clarity and simplicity.
• Strong written communication skills, able to write clearly, succinctly and correctly, writes convincingly in an engaging, structured and logical manner, avoiding unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language.
• Experience with Microsoft Office essential with the ability to adapt knowledge to use Boehringer’s local systems/platforms/technology.
• Sets clear objectives, plans activities well in advance, manages time effectively, identifying and organising resources needed to accomplish tasks, monitoring performance against deadlines.
• Able to work as team member, establishing good working relationships, adapting to the team as required; also, able to work as an individual contributor with minimal supervision. Must be highly motivated and have the ability to deliver both within a team environment and independently.
• Follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority. Follows procedures and policies, keeping to schedules but remains flexible to changing priorities.
• Professional approach to work that upholds Boehringer’s values and behaviours and complies with all legal obligations and HSE compliance requirements.

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work