Tokamak Energy Summer Internship - Procurement & Supply Chain in Milton

This role is based predominately onsite in our easily accessible premises in Milton Park, Abingdon. There is free car parking onsite and excellent public transport connections.

Proposed Start date: Monday, 13 July 2026, or Monday 3 August 2026

Duration: 8 weeks

Application deadline: Friday, 12 June 2026

Sponsorship: You must have Right to Work in the UK.

The Role

Are you someone who looks at how things are done and thinks, “there must be a better way”? We’re looking for a summer intern to join our Procurement and Supply Chain team, focused on automation and process optimisation. This role offers the opportunity to work on real transformation initiatives helping us rethink, streamline, and improve how procurement operates in a fast-growing, high‑technology environment. You will work hands‑on in a fast‑paced, innovative environment, contributing directly to initiatives that improve how we deliver as a business. By the end of your placement, you will have a strong grounding in procurement and supply chain, along with a unique cross‑functional perspective on how a complex technology organisation delivers projects at pace.

What you'll be doing

• Automation & process improvement
  • Identify and develop opportunities to streamline procurement and supply chain processes using automation tools (e.g. Power Automate & workflows)
  • Design and help implement automated workflows (e.g. requisition approvals, supplier onboarding and data reporting)
  • Map current (“as‑is”) processes and define improved (“to‑be”) processes
• Data & performance insights
  • Analyse procurement data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
  • Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools to enhance visibility of procurement activity and performance
  • Contribute to KPI development aligned to operational excellence objectives
  • Provide administrative support to the procurement and supply chain team
• Procurement support
  • Assist with sourcing activities, supplier engagement, and documentation preparation
  • Create, track, and actively manage purchase orders
  • Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records
  • Actively manage and expedite purchase orders
• Cross‑functional collaboration
  • Work with engineering, finance, and operational teams to understand requirements and improve procurement processes
  • Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback on current processes and identify automation opportunities

We are particularly interested in candidates who are curious, proactive, and willing to challenge the status quo. If you enjoy questioning how processes work and bringing forward ideas to improve them, this role will give you the opportunity to turn those ideas into real outcomes.

Essential

• Currently studying a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Interest in process improvement, digital tools, or automation
• Good communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• High attention to detail and structured approach to tasks

Desirable

• Exposure to Power Automate, Excel or similar tools
• Understanding of procurement or supply chain fundamentals
• Interest in data analysis, dashboards, or process mapping

Benefits

Payment of £4,500. Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation.

Important information for candidates

Pre‑employment screening: Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre‑employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right‑to‑work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy: Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation.

Equality of opportunity: Entry into employment with Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

Disability accommodation: If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best.