Convatec Sustainability Summer Internship Programme

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Achieving net zero by 2045 is an integral part of Convatec’s commitment to protecting the planet and supporting communities through Convatec Cares, our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). Last year, Convatec took an important step on this journey, by setting near term science-based carbon reduction targets.
To help drive progress in 2024, Convatec is launching a global sustainability internship programme across a range of sustainability disciplines, from materials scientists to mechanical engineers – to focus on specific opportunities and help prepare the workforce of the future to drive sustainability. Interns will be placed across our Global Quality & Operations, Technology & Innovation, and Global Corporate Affairs teams.
Sustainability internship programme
Convatec’s sustainability internship programme will offer emerging leaders the opportunity to engage in a variety of focused topics during Q3. The aim of the programme is to give interns a learning experience that allows the application of skills and development in a professional setting, whilst supporting our subject matter experts to advance key priority projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role reports into the Principal Specialist – Procurement in Deeside, who will provide guidance and mentorship during the placement. This role reports into a Senior Procurement Category Manager. You will have a defined project to complete a life cycle analysis on the different polymers we purchase and understand the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per polymer.

The role will be active across Procurement.

• 100% paid internship – 22,000.00 GPB annual gross.
• Length of the internship – From July until September.
• Hours per week – 35h/week.

YOUR KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with senior category manager to understand the different polymers we purchase.
• Carry our desktop research to understand emissions per different types of polymers we purchase.
• Communicate directly with suppliers to get a better understanding of how different polymers are manufactured, with the potential of visiting supplier locations.
• Use reasoning to clearly understand the differences between each polymer including environmental benefits, costs, impact on quality etc.
• Complete a comprehensive report clearly explaining the GHG emissions per polymer.
• Present findings to Procurement Leadership Team.