The person

We are looking for individuals who are passionate and committed about a career in procurement in government and can demonstrate sound knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas listed below. Applicants must also fulfil the following criteria to be considered for a position:

• You must be a citizen of the UK, Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth, European Economic Area, Switzerland or Turkey and be eligible to work in the UK. For up to date information on visa requirements, please visit the UK Border Agency’s website: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/
• You must have or be expected to achieve (by summer 2010) a 2:1 or above in your undergraduate degree in any discipline. Please note that any post graduate qualifications will not be taken into account.

Energy and Drive
People who have an energetic and enthusiastic outlook, are driven to overcome obstacles and achieve results, and seize opportunities to improve their learning and personal development.

Working Flexibly
People who embrace change and new ways of working, respond flexibly to differing situations and circumstances and learn from these, and identify opportunities to do things differently.

Planning and Organising
People who plan, prioritise and organise their workload effectively, pay attention to the detail, and monitor progress to deliver work to time and quality standards.

Analytical Thinking
People who gather and analyse complex information quickly and accurately, question and critique data, identify key issues and draw meaningful conclusions.

Personal Impact and Credibility
People who present information clearly and succinctly with confidence, demonstrate professionalism and impact, persuade others round to a different ways of thinking, and negotiate effective business outcomes.

Working in Partnership
People who work collaboratively with others, actively contribute to team activities, proactively build and develop effective working relationships, promote team working and encourage information sharing.

You should also have or be expecting a 2:1 degree which is likely to be in a business related subject. If it's not, then you'll need to show a keen interest in business and have razor sharp commercial acumen.