Careers
Careers at SCEU
Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited (SCEU), as part of Sumitomo Corporation, is one of the world’s largest Integrated Trading Groups. With a global presence and expertise in a wide variety of industries, we offer candidates a long-lasting role and continued career growth in a forward-thinking and innovative environment.
We recognise that success comes from our talented individuals, and so we foster an evolving environment to allow employees to meet ever-changing business needs. In return, we look for people who are innovative, able communicators, resourceful and committed to delivering the right outcome to achieve success.
We look forward to you joining SCEU, where you will build lasting relationships, develop your skillsets and contribute to our 400-year history of success.
We strive to be "No. 1 in each business field"; find out how in our Culture, People, Development, Graduates, Benefits and Recruitment Policy section below.
Application Process
Current vacancies are listed below. Please click a role to download its job description. To apply, please email a completed Candidate Application Form (Word file) and your CV to recruitment.sceu@sumitomocorp.com, with the Job Title as the email’s subject.
If you see no suitable roles, we welcome your CV and cover letter (outlining career interests, availability, and preferred location) for future consideration to the above email address.
Current Vacancies
Vacancies in London, UK
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BUSINESS ANALYST
(PDF/143KB)This role will build business cases for Investment Committee applications in the Energy Transformation BU. -
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
(PDF/144KB)This role is in charge of business development for bioenergy/fuel projects in the Energy Transformation BU. -
CONTRACT SPECIALIST OCTG
(PDF/142KB)This role will provide sales support and contract execution of international trades in the Steel BU. -
LEAD HR SYSTEMS ANALYST
(PDF/146KB)This role will lead the HR Information System development and support (Success Factors) in the People Dept. -
REGIONAL QUALITY SPECIALIST
(PDF/169KB)This role will manage the day-to-day support of the Quality program and operations adherence in the Steel BU. -
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR
(PDF/141KB)This role will provide administrative support and networking activities in the Business Intelligence Dept. -
SENIOR ANALYST
(PDF/141KB)This role will support all new opportunities as well as existing investments in the Investment Portfolio Management Dept. -
SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
(PDF/132KB)This role will find and deliver new investment opportunities and monitor existing ones for the Steel BU.
BU = Business Unit; Dept = Department
Vacancies in Other Locations
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GRADUATE BUSINESS ANALYST
(PDF/144KB)Aberdeen, SCOTLAND. This role will support the business unit while completing graduate training in the Steel BU. -
SALES EXECUTIVE
(PDF/141KB)Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC. This role will carry out sales activities in the Business Development Unit. -
SENIOR TENDERING AND CONTRACTS ENGINEER
(PDF/143KB)Aberdeen, SCOTLAND. This role will manage the tendering and contracts for tubular related products in the Steel BU.
Further Information
Culture
Thanks to our strong culture of teamwork, SCEU is a place where people want to work. The knowledge, experience and professionalism of our people underpins our business, and we work hard to responsibly deliver the best service to our customers and suppliers, while embracing modern technology and ways of working. We offer job satisfaction, career progression and competitive rewards for experienced professionals and graduates looking to take the next step in their career.
People
We provide service with integrity, taking great pride in our technical know-how and operational ability, combined with a drive to keep customer service at the heart of what we do. We see our customers as partners, valuing long-term relationships dating back over many years. We demonstrate creativity and flexibility in our approach to customers' requirements, and we work closely with them to find effective solutions in changing times.
Development
We encourage everyone to reach their full potential through a strong ethos of personal growth and development. We offer a diverse range of learning opportunities, including: international secondments; off- and on-the-job training; professional development; and management courses at our HQ in Tokyo. Employees have access to the tools and support needed to reach their goals, whether this is a progression in a current role, or making a well-considered move to another area within the business.
Graduates
We understand the importance that graduates bring to the company, and so are committed to supporting a regular intake of candidates. Roles advertised fully develop skills, knowledge, and experience and – depending on role – may have the potential for foreign travel. Initial assignments will prepare you for further development in the business, as well as potentially provide opportunities to move into other areas, such as operations, business administration, sales, or corporate organisation.
Benefits
Depending on the role, location and contract, benefits may include: pension scheme, private health insurance and free leisure centre/gym membership. Please contact the Recruitment Team for a role’s full list of benefits.