Graduate Buyer

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Buyer to join a highly regarded organisation in Bristol. This role is ideal for recent graduates passionate about pursuing a career in Procurement, without requiring prior experience. The Graduate Buyer will support the Procurement Manager by learning purchasing and supplier management. Competitive salary of £28,000 plus excellent benefits and a structured career path are offered.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

CIPS Study Support

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in a relevant discipline, strong communication skills, enthusiastic and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier selection, RFQs, and price negotiations.
• Process and track purchase orders for materials and services.
• Build supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Assist with reporting, cost tracking, and data analysis.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Numerical ability

Eager to learn

Education

Recent graduate in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics or related

Job description

Overview

Graduate Buyer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £28000 + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

Career Opportunity
We are looking for an ambitious Graduate Buyer to join a highly respected Bristol-based organisation. This role is designed for graduates who want to pursue a career in Purchasing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. You don t need prior industry experience just a real passion for procurement, excellent communication skills, and the drive to succeed.

The Role
As a Graduate Buyer, you will support the Procurement Manager and wider supply chain team in sourcing, negotiating and managing supplier relationships. You will learn all aspects of purchasing while developing commercial awareness and negotiation skills, with a clear pathway to progress into Buyer and Senior Buyer roles.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier selection, RFQs and price negotiations
• Process and track purchase orders for materials and services
• Build supplier relationships and monitor performance
• Assist with reporting, cost tracking and data analysis
• Ensure compliance with company procurement processes
• Gain exposure to cross-functional teams in engineering and operations

Skills & Attributes

• Recent graduate (any discipline considered Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics or related preferred)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and numerical ability
• Confident, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Passion to build a career in procurement and supply chain
• Commitment to professional development (CIPS study support available)