Join our Haleon Contract Manufacturing Operations team based in London, for a 12-month industrial placement, starting in July 2025.
At a glance
If you’re a second / third year university student eager to jumpstart your career in Contract Manufacturing Operations within Quality Supply Chain, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience in supply management, project management, procurement, quality, and more.
This role is you’ll have the chance to collaborate directly with a global team dedicated to your professional growth and success. Our experienced team members will provide the support and guidance you need to reach your full potential.
Our Europe Contract Manufacturing Operations (CMO) team is a dynamic team driving innovation and operational excellence across regions.
As an industrial placement student, you will:
- Gain practical experience, developing real-world skills by managing supplier relationships, global programs, and sustainability initiatives.
- Broaden your knowledge, and acquire a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end supply chain management and manufacturing operations across diverse regions.
- Make an impact, and contribute to cutting-edge projects that drive innovation and shape the future of global manufacturing.
- Hands-On Learning, in essential areas such as governance, risk management, and sustainability, applying your knowledge to practical scenarios.
You will work within a Regional Supplier Relationship team to:
- Managing day-to-day operations, including supply management, procurement, quality control, technical support, project management, new product launches, innovation, sustainability (ESG), compliance, network changes, and strategic initiatives.
- Contribute to the CMO Centre of Excellence, by driving global programmes such as:
- Enhancing tech systems and processes that support CMO teams.
- Overseeing governance processes like risk management, project review boards, and global CMO connect forums.
- Managing key programs including Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABAC), human rights, and conflict minerals with our contract manufacturers.
- Supporting the delivery of a CMO capability program focused on both individual and team development.
- Leading CMO communications in collaboration with regional communication leads.
- Work across global regions, gaining international exposure by collaborating with teams and stakeholders across the USA, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Education requirements
- We welcome applicants from all degree disciplines; however, Bachelor of Science, Bachelors of Engineer, Master of Science, Master of Engineering degrees, as well as degrees in Biomedical Science, or Supply / Procurement are particularly advantageous for this placement.
- If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree, you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university.
- Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.
Role Start Date: July 2025
Benefits
- We offer a competitive salary, and bonus. You’ll also receive a full overview of our rewards and benefits package when you join us.
- Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
- You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects
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.
- Online Assessment: You will complete an online assessment that includes an interview.
- 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 may involve a case study or technical exercise.
- Offer: Candidates will be notified of the outcome within two weeks of the interview
We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.
