Procurement Graduate Programme
Core
A 2-year rotational graduate programme shaping sourcing strategies and managing supplier partnerships across a £2bn portfolio for one of the UK's largest retailers.
Role type
Procurement Graduate (Rotational)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier partnerships, and commercial projects for a major UK retailer.
Domain
Retail / Procurement
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract management, procurement governance, data analysis, stakeholder management, category expertise, commercial acumen, sustainable sourcing
Preferred skills
Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related subject
Technologies
CIPS qualification pathway
Responsibilities
Supporting sourcing, tendering, and procurement activities across diverse spend categories; Building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and key business stakeholders; Assisting with contract negotiations, supplier performance management, and commercial reviews; Analysing procurement and spend data to identify opportunities and deliver cost efficiencies; Contributing to procurement transformation, process improvement, and strategic change initiatives; Supporting procurement governance, policy compliance, and risk management throughout the procurement lifecycle; Developing category expertise across Technology, Marketing, Logistics, Property, and Corporate Services; Preparing high-quality reports, presentations, and recommendations to support decision-making; Supporting the delivery of sustainable, ethical, and responsible sourcing initiatives.
Seniority
Graduate, rotational development
