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Procurement & Supply Chain Management Trainee

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Join The Vita Group as a Procurement & Supply Chain Management Trainee (12 months)

Locations: Manchester (UK), Luxembourg, Memmingen (DE), Brzeg Dolny (PL), Maastricht (NL), Alytus (LT)

Note: No relocation or visa sponsorship available. Candidates must already live near one of these locations.

At The Vita Group, we are transforming Procurement & Supply Chain across 30+ European sites. We are strengthening our category management capabilities, accelerating digitalisation and process improvements, driving cost reduction initiatives and advancing sustainable sourcing.

To support this journey, we are hiring a high-potential graduate for our 12-month Management Traineeship (start in Q1/2026).

Your Traineeship Journey

  • Work directly with Procurement & Supply Chain leadership
  • Hands-on involvement in building a modern, business-driven Procurement and Supply Chain function, with training across all
  • Support strategic sourcing, category development and supplier evaluations in both direct and indirect spend
  • Build digital dashboards and contribute to data-driven decision-making
  • Hands-on involvement in building a modern, business-driven Procurement & Supply Chain function, with structured training across all relevant areas
  • Active role in designing, documenting, training and implementing optimised Procurement and Supply Chain processes
  • Help drive sustainability initiatives (Scope 3, circularity, ESG)
  • Drive cross-functional, tailored Procurement & Supply Chain support to our four Business Units
  • Lead assigned cost and risk reduction initiatives

What makes you a great fit

  • Master’s in Economics, Engineering or Chemistry
  • Max. 2 years working experience, industrial internships beneficial
  • Digital native with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Curious, proactive and ready to succeed outside the comfort zone
  • Clear communication and cultural adaptability
  • Open to business travel
  • Already based near one of our listed locations
  • Hybrid work model: min. 2 days onsite, more depending on business needs

Why Vita?

Join a modern transformation journey. Work with senior leaders. Build digital, analytical, and sustainability expertise. Shape the future of a best-in-class Procurement & Supply Chain organisation.

Apply now and grow your career at The Vita Group.

Job Type

Job Type
Full Time
Location
Manchester

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