Sustainability Summer Internship Programme
Website Convatec
Procurement Optimisation Sustainability Internship – 2026
🏢 Company: Convatec
📍 Location: London / Deeside, UK
💼 Job Type: Full-Time Internship
🌍 Department: Procurement & Sustainability
📅 Application Deadline: 26th May 2026
Start Your Sustainability Career with a Global Healthcare Leader
Are you passionate about sustainability, supply chain innovation, and making a real-world impact?
Convatec is offering an exciting Procurement Optimisation Internship as part of its 2026 Global Sustainability Internship Programme.
This opportunity allows students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience working on meaningful sustainability projects while developing valuable skills in procurement, logistics, supply chain operations, and ESG initiatives.
About Convatec
Convatec is a leading global medical products and technologies company focused on improving the lives of people living with chronic conditions.
Operating in around 90 countries with over 10,000 employees worldwide, the company specialises in:
- Advanced Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Continence Care
- Infusion Care
The organisation is committed to achieving long-term sustainability goals through its ESG strategy, Convatec Cares.
About the Internship Programme
The Global Sustainability Internship Programme 2026 gives interns the opportunity to contribute to real sustainability projects across global operations.
You will work with experienced professionals across:
- Procurement
- Supply Chain
- Engineering
- Operations
- Technology
- Sustainability Teams
This internship provides practical industry exposure while helping support environmental improvements across the business.
Your Main Responsibilities
📦 Procurement & Supply Chain Analysis
- Analyse procurement and logistics activities across categories including plastics, packaging, chemicals, metals, and rollstock
- Identify duplicated activities and supply chain inefficiencies
- Support improvements in sourcing and freight management
🚢 Logistics Optimisation
- Review shipping methods and identify opportunities to move freight from air to sea
- Analyse shipment consolidation opportunities across business units
- Support localisation strategies by identifying suppliers closer to manufacturing facilities
🌱 Sustainability & ESG Support
- Estimate potential CO₂ reduction opportunities
- Help improve environmental sustainability across procurement operations
- Support responsible sourcing initiatives aligned with ESG goals
📊 Reporting & Data Analysis
- Create reports, dashboards, and presentations
- Analyse procurement and logistics data
- Present findings and recommendations to internal teams
Skills & Experience Required
🎓 Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in procurement, logistics, supply chain, or sustainability
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Organised and proactive working style
- Comfortable managing multiple tasks
💻 Technical Skills
- Good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work with data and reporting tools
- Interest in sustainability and operational improvement
What You’ll Gain
🚀 Career Development Opportunities
- Real-world sustainability project experience
- Exposure to global business operations
- Technical training and mentoring
- Hands-on learning within cross-functional teams
- Valuable professional and leadership skills
🌍 Why Join Convatec?
- Work for a FTSE 100 global healthcare company
- Contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives
- Gain experience in procurement and ESG strategy
- Build future-ready skills in sustainability and supply chain management
- Collaborate with international teams and professionals
Diversity & Inclusion
Convatec is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued, and supported.
Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to Apply?
If you are looking to build a future career in sustainability, procurement, or supply chain management, this internship offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable industry experience while making a real impact.
Apply now and become part of the sustainability journey at Convatec.
