Young Person Procurement and Contract Management, Work Experience Placement - Coventry, 19th-22nd Oc

Young Person Procurement and Contract Management, Work Experience Placement – Coventry, 19th-22nd October 2026

Location: Severn Trent Centre, 2 St John's Street, Coventry, CV1 2LZ

Date – Monday 19th -Thursday 22nd October (4-days)

Who it's for

Students with an interest in business, problem solving, supply chains, engineering, finance, sustainability, or understanding how large organisations operate!

Curious about how companies buy the products and services they need?

Have you ever wondered how a company decides

Which suppliers to work with?

How to get the best value for money?

How contracts are managed?

How critical infrastructure projects are delivered?

This work experience placement will give you the opportunity to explore the world of Procurement and Contract Management at Severn Trent, one of the UK's largest water and wastewater companies.

You'll spend four days working alongside commercial professionals, learning how major business decisions are made and seeing how procurement helps keep essential services running for millions of customers every day.

This is not just about listening to presentations. Throughout the week, you'll take part in practical activities, meet experienced professionals, and develop skills that are valuable in almost any future career.

What youll be doig

Day 1: Welcome to Severn Trent

Kick off the week by getting to know Severn Trent, the Procurement & Contract Management team, and the important role they play within the business.

You'll

Meet members of the team.

Learn how Severn Trent provides services to millions of customers.

Discover what procurement and contract management actually involve.

Complete a short introduction activity to help build confidence and presentation skills.

Understand the different career paths available within commercial teams.

Day 2: Become a Procurement Professional

Put