Raw Material Procurement Review
at Unilever
Placement (10 Months+)
Procurement
London
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My daily tasks involve following up with next steps which are discussed in meetings previously. I work closely with our suppliers and 3rd party manufacturers to work through any supply issues that are brought to my attention as well as building resilience plans with our manufacturers and involving R&D into the discussion of this to ensure the materials are approved to be in our formulation for our products.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was lucky to have a two 1-to-1 meetings every week with my line manager who would set me tasks to complete. At the start I was mainly shadowing my manager but as I have progressed in my role I have been given small responsibilities over time and now I am leading my own project.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt how to communicate well as I have progressed in my role. I have also developed leadership skills as I now manage my own project within my company where I am the main point of contact for one of our manufacturers. Completing this role has also allowed me to exercise my analytical skills which I acquired through university and I have realised through this role that it is one of my main strengths and best skill.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support and guidance from both my line manager and colleagues.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture and atmosphere was great. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my placement very much but it does becoming repetitive over time - nevertheless, it has been eye-opening to see how a business functions and the behind the scene work to ensure that products arrive on store shelves on time.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Unilever
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever
To make sure you understand the role that you are getting into. Think about what skills you want to gain from your experience and research into the company before your interview.
