Emerging Talent – Purchasing Intern 2026 Opportunities (Newcastle)

Would you like the opportunity to work in a global energy company?

Do you enjoy taking on challenging projects?

Join our innovating Internship Program

The Baker Hughes Internship is designed to enable students either pursuing a Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree or recently graduated to gain hands-on work experience as the foundation of their professional lives. Our internships will give you first-hand insights into the processes, systems, and practices that are aligned to ensure customer needs are met through flawless execution and the application of leading-edge technology.

Partner with the best

You’ll participate in focused training, and team meetings, work on projects, and present your results. During your internship, you will be supported by a buddy and your manager who will ensure you have a valuable learning experience. You can expect to receive coaching and mentoring to enable you to complete assignments and projects to develop your learning and skillset.

You will also have the opportunity to become familiar with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) and culture of Baker Hughes. as well as our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Collect, organise, and analyse fulfillment-related data from multiple sources.
  • Generate and maintain regular performance reports (e.g., inventory, delivery dates, supplier capacity, etc).
  • Identify trends and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Automation & Process Improvement
  • Develop automated solutions using Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, Power Query, VBA) and Power Automate
  • Create dashboards in Power BI for real-time visibility of key metrics.
  • Simplify repetitive tasks through macros or workflow automation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Interact with broader teams (Planning, Engineering, Warehouse) and Suppliers to gather data to support improvement of delivery performance.
    • Work closely with Sourcing peers to ensure accurate data flow and support procurement-related reporting.
  • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
    • Document processes and automation solutions for future reference.
    • Assist in testing and validating new tools or process enhancements.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be currently enrolled or recently graduated in a Bachelors’ or Masters’ level degree in Engineering, Technology, Mechanics, other STEM-related or business-related program.
• Have maintained a GPA grade greater than or equal to 3.0 out of 4.0 or the equivalent in your country
• Be fluent in oral and written English and have effective communication skills
• Be able to legally work in the country that you are applying in, without company sponsorship or time restriction

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone. In this role, we may be able to offer flexible working patterns. Talk to us about your desired working options when you apply.

Working with us

Working at Baker Hughes means being at the forefront of the energy transition. Our people are diverse, ambitious, and collaborative. We're on a mission to redefine the energy sector by unlocking the power of engineering, data, and science.