2026 Graduate Talent Program – Procurement – ZH NUOVO

Job Reference

331956BR

City

Zürich

Your role

Interested in working in financial services, and specifically in procurement, but not sure where to start? Do you want to improve the Supply Chain process and ensure the Supply Chain sustainability commitments are achieved? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint?

We’re looking for ambitious students to join our 2026 Procurement Graduate Talent Program.

You’ll get to:

• work with multiple business aligned teams to implement agreed business, sourcing and real estate strategies
• help coordinate and manage various initiatives, projects and related communication activities, e.g. vendor management related initiatives, digital innovation and customer buying experience improvements
• support and foster working relationships with various internal stakeholders
• analyze processes and data to identify opportunities for improvement to help drive our strategic initiatives.
• be directly involved in day-to-day project operations, gaining business-specific exposure from professionals with different areas of expertise in Supply Chain and related functions e.g. In-House Environmental Management or Real Estate.

Your team

You will be working in UBS Group Real Estate and Supply Chain (GRESC) in our Zurich offices. Our function is part of Group Human Resources & Corporate Services within Group Functions and supports UBS by driving UBS’s real estate, global procurement and PropTech strategy as well as all related services globally (e.g. facility management). We identify and deliver sourcing opportunities that provide optimal value and drive digitalization through our platforms. We support UBS with its third party vendor management as well as with its Real Estate and Outsourcing footprint. We are responsible for driving UBS sustainability strategy for our own operations. We manage the Strategic Delivery Locations globally - comprising UBS and vendor operated delivery sites from which offshored and outsourced services are provided to the rest of UBS.

Your expertise

We’re looking for a candidate who:

• has graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree within the last 18 months preferably in supply chain management, economics, business administration, business analytics or data driven studies.
• has values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
• is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills, comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels
• is motivated to work in a business with high demands and tight deadlines
• is flexible, open-minded and cooperative personality (you’re a people person)
• has sharp analytical and problem solving skills
• has a structured work style, confident working autonomously
• has excellent English (written and oral)

We’re looking for someone who’s curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. We welcome all majors, but it’s important to have an interest in the financial industry. We want to see what makes you unique and discover what you can bring to our team.

Starting date: September 2026

Your program

Our Graduate Talent Program is 18-months long and is designed to help you develop the skills you need to grow your career. To start, the program introduces you to our firm, provides professional and technical training and teaches you core skills and knowledge of commercial strategies and opportunities for UBS. And it continues from there: by learning from your colleagues, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and build your network. You’ll have the opportunity to see beyond your job by participating in one, or several, rotations. If you’re ready to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it’s our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.