Looking to start your career with one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies? GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) has announced its Procurement Apprenticeship 2026 in Bengaluru. This 12-month apprenticeship offers MBA graduates an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global procurement, supplier management, sourcing, contract management, and strategic procurement while receiving a monthly stipend of โน50,000.
If you have completed your MBA in Business Management or Operations, this apprenticeship can provide valuable exposure to global procurement operations and build a strong foundation for a long-term career in supply chain and procurement.
Job Highlights
- Company: GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
- Position: Procurement Apprenticeship
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Mode: Work from Office
- Employment Type: Full-Time Apprenticeship
- Duration: 12 Months
- Starting: August 2026
- Monthly Stipend: โน50,000
- Application Deadline: 03 August 2026
Key Responsibilities
Selected candidates will work with GSK’s global procurement teams and gain practical exposure across sourcing and procurement activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Support supplier identification and supplier selection activities.
- Participate in sourcing-to-contract (S2C) procurement lifecycle.
- Assist in contract management and supplier negotiations.
- Analyze supplier performance and procurement data.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and sourcing optimization.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies.
- Collaborate with global procurement and cross-functional teams.
- Support category management across Marketing, Technology, Professional Services, and other procurement categories.
- Track procurement KPIs and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess:
- MBA in Business Management
- MBA in Operations Management
Fresh postgraduate candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.
Skills Required
Ideal candidates should demonstrate:
- Procurement fundamentals
- Data analysis skills
- Contract management
- Supplier relationship management
- Negotiation skills
- Category strategy
- Stakeholder management
- Financial acumen
- Digital literacy
- Problem-solving ability
- Project management
- Excellent communication skills
- Learning agility
Why Join GSK?
Joining GSK provides candidates with exposure to one of the world’s largest global biopharmaceutical organizations.
Benefits include:
- โน50,000 monthly stipend
- Hands-on procurement experience
- Exposure to global sourcing projects
- Opportunity to work with international teams
- Learning from experienced procurement professionals
- Strong career foundation in procurement and supply chain
- Professional development within a leading multinational company
Salary
The apprenticeship offers a fixed stipend of:
โน50,000 per month
Estimated annual compensation:
โน6,00,000 per annum (Apprenticeship Stipend)
Work Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
How to Apply
