Graduate Trainee – Procurement & Supplier Relations

Graduate Trainee – Procurement & Supplier Relations
Poole, Dorset | £30,000-£33,000 Salary + Bonus | Full Training

An established electrical distribution business is looking for an ambitious graduate to join its successful team in Poole. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to start their career in purchasing and procurement, gaining practical experience across supplier relationships, product sourcing, stock management and commercial operations.

The company you’ll be joining supplies a wide range of electrical products to trade customers, working with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure products are available to meet customer demand.

The Role

As a Graduate Trainee, you’ll provide support across a range of purchasing and procurement activities while developing your knowledge of the business and its suppliers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers and manufacturers regarding products, pricing and availability
• Assisting with day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities
• Helping to monitor stock levels and product availability
• Updating and maintaining product and supplier information
• Using Microsoft Excel to work with purchasing, sales and stock data
• Working with internal departments to help ensure products are available to meet customer requirements

What’s on Offer?

• £30,000-£33,000 starting salary + bonus
• Full training and mentoring
• The opportunity to gain practical experience in purchasing, procurement and supplier relations
• Long-term career development opportunities within an established distribution group
• Company pension scheme

Requirements

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and commercially-minded graduate who is keen to learn and develop within a purchasing and procurement environment. To be considered, you’ll ideally have:

• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Competent Microsoft Excel skills
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with different people
• A methodical and organised approach, with good attention to detail
• An interest in business, purchasing and commercial operations
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a desire to develop new skills

Previous experience in purchasing or procurement isn’t necessary. We’re interested in graduates who can demonstrate good analytical ability, commercial awareness and the enthusiasm to learn.

Apply today to find out more!