Graduate Operations Manager

Gibson Watts; Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading sustainable metals procurement firm in Düsseldorf is looking for a sharp recent graduate to take on real responsibilities from day one. You will source materials, negotiate with suppliers, and manage logistics across projects. The ideal candidate is resilient and confident, without needing prior experience. This role offers a unique career foundation with a collaborative remote work environment, engaging with a leadership team in California.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a recent graduate with no prior full-time operations experience required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment.
• Confidence when speaking with high-level stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Source materials and manage RFQs from US and global suppliers.
• Negotiate with vendors and build strong relationships.
• Coordinate shipping and optimise logistics across multiple projects.
• Oversee cross-functional project management with tight deadlines.
• Analyse markets and develop smart procurement strategies.

Kenntnisse

Independent thinking

Problem-solving skills

Resilience in fast-paced environments

Understanding complex supply chains

Confidence in stakeholder communication

Ausbildung

Recent graduate (0–1 years)

Jobbeschreibung

Company :

We’ve partnered with a start-up that’s redefining how sustainable metals are procured for some of the world’s most elite and respected brands. Their work spans complex global supply chains, high-stakes projects, and partnerships with vendors and customers at the very top of their industries.

Due to continued growth, they’re looking for the sharp graduate that other companies overlook - the one passed over because you “lack experience.” They’d rather invest in your talent, intelligence, and ambition than spend years unpicking someone else’s bad habits.

They’ll teach you their way - the right way - from day one.

What You’ll Do :

1. Source materials and manage RFQs from US and global suppliers and customers
2. Negotiate with vendors and build strong, lasting relationships
3. Coordinate shipping and optimise logistics across multiple projects
4. Oversee cross-functional project management with tight deadlines
5. Analyse markets and develop smart procurement strategies

What You’ll Bring :

• Independent thinking and problem-solving skills - you don’t wait to be told what to do
• Resilience to thrive in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment
• Ability to quickly master complex supply chains and operations
• Confidence when speaking with world-class brands and high-level stakeholders

If you’re looking for a corporate training program, a slow on-ramp into responsibility, or a predictable 9–5, this isn’t for you.

They will hand you real responsibility from day one, support you while you grow, and give you a career foundation most graduates can only dream of.

Location : Based in Germany, remote work with direct collaboration with their California leadership team.

DISCLAIMER : Must be a recent graduate (0–1 year out of school / university) - no prior full-time operations experience required or desired.

The details provided here do not cover all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this role. The qualifications described in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements for the job but are provided as general guidelines.