Procurement Graduate

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Buyer to join our team in Waterlooville.

Founded in 2001 with a unique philosophy of employee ownership, our company has grown from a greenfield start-up to become one of the leading businesses in our sector. We are proud to have received several industry awards, including:

Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands
Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK
Packaging Company of the Year (2023)

Our success is driven by continuous investment in our people, technology, and innovation - with a turnover of £169m in 2024.

The role of Graduate Buyer

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. This role is well-suited to someone at the early stages of their career who is driven, ambitious, and possesses a strong commercial mindset. Ideally, the candidate will have a foundational understanding of distribution, purchasing, and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

The role will specifically cover the following areas:

Managing stock levels in conjunction with Internal account managers
Placing orders, and day to day dealing with suppliers
Processing enquires to exacting customer requirements in conjunction with account managers
Supporting the internal team with effective account management

Key Skills and Essential Experience

The successful candidate will have the following

A recent graduate with a 2:1 minimum degree within a numeric based degree ie; Maths, Economics, Business, Finance, Accountancy or equivalent
Be highly motivated
Have excellent communication skills
Have a likeability, with the ability to easily create a rapport with others
Work within 30 minutes commute of our Portsmouth site

What you will get

Excellent competitive salary, including a generous bonus scheme
Great work – life balance, 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday
22 days holiday, rising by 1 day each year up to 25, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
After 6 months: Life insurance, Company pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Optional private healthcare scheme
Eligibility to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months
After 6 months a range of benefits: life insurance, pension and an optional healthcare scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Application question(s)

Are you a recent graduate with at least a 2:1 degree in a numerically focused subject such as Maths, Economics, Business, or Finance (or an equivalent qualification)?

Education

Bachelor's (required)

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)

Location

Waterlooville PO7 (preferred)