Graduate Commercial Trainee – Supplier Relations

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Mentoring

Training & development

Career progression

Pension scheme

Working hours 8-5

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd. in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Commercial Trainee to support the Commercial Manager with supplier relationships and product purchasing.

Responsibilities include building supplier relationships, procurement support, stock monitoring, and data analysis using Excel. The role offers uncapped bonus, mentoring from an experienced Commercial Manager, and extensive training and career development within the growing renewables sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in business-related subject.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commercial mindset and genuine interest in business.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers in the UK and internationally.
• Support procurement and purchasing activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and help optimise stock availability.
• Analyse sales and purchasing data using Excel to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist with commercial reporting and supplier performance analysis.
• Work closely with internal sales and operations teams to ensure products are available when customers need them.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related subject

Tools

Excel

Job description

A specialist renewables division within a national group of electrical distribution businesses is looking for a bright and commercially minded graduate to join its team in Trafford Park.

The business supplies a broad range of renewable energy technologies to trade customers across the UK, including solar PV, battery storage, inverters and EV charging equipment. Working with suppliers and manufacturers across the UK, Europe and Asia, the commercial team plays an important role in sourcing products, managing stock and supporting the continued growth of the business.

The Role

As a Graduate Commercial Trainee, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Commercial Manager with the day-to-day management of supplier relationships and product purchasing. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers in the UK and internationally
• Supporting procurement and purchasing activities
• Monitoring inventory levels and helping to optimise stock availability
• Analysing sales and purchasing data using Excel to identify trends and opportunities
• Assisting with commercial reporting and supplier performance analysis
• Working closely with internal sales and operations teams to ensure products are available when customers need them

Rewards

• Starting salary of £31,000 - £32,000
• Uncapped bonus
• Full mentoring from an experienced Commercial Manager
• Excellent training and career development
• Opportunity to build an exciting career within the fast-growing renewables sector
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Pension scheme

Requirements

To be considered for this Graduate Commercial Trainee role, you should have:

• A degree ideally in a business-related subject
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A commercial mindset and genuine interest in business
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn