Tokamak Energy Summer Internship - Procurement & Supply Chain

Working arrangements

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, 19 June 2026

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 defining 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

Requirements

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

Company background

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security?  What if that energy source could also help address climate change?  The answer is fusion energy – the power of the stars. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford with have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion.

In addition to fusion, Tokamak Energy is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on enabling new levels of performance and becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space. 

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world.  It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities.  The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments.  Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all.

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, for more information regarding GDPR please see:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the 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.

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.