Graduate - Procurement

Essar Oil Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Holiday purchase option

Employee discounts

On-site car parking

Job summary

Essar Oil Limited is seeking a Graduate Procurement Analyst to support supplier evaluations, tendering, and spend analysis at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port. You will help drive savings opportunities and contribute to sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives.

The role is site-based, 5 days per week, starting Autumn 2027 on a fixed-term basis, with graduate-level development and study support for professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Our ideal candidate will be a graduate in Business, Supply Chain or a related subject with at least a 2:1 Grading.
• Analytical thinker with great attention to detail.
• Interest in negotiation, supplier management, or sustainable procurement.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with procurement software a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting supplier evaluations and tendering processes.
• Analysing procurement spend and identifying savings opportunities.
• Working on initiatives to improve sustainability and ethical sourcing.
• Assisting contract management and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Negotiation interest

Supplier management

Excel

Procurement software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

2:1 grade requirement

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

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Location: Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port

Employment Type: Site Based Full Time Role 5 days per week Monday-Friday

Start Date: Autumn 2027 (2 Year Fixed Term)

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Private medical insurance
• Additional flex benefits, including holiday purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free secure on-site car parking

About the Company

EET (Essar Energy Transition) vision is to be the leading producer of low carbon fuels and establish a blueprint energy transition hub in the North West. EET plays a major role in supplying the Northwest and the wider UK with essential fuels. We produce over 16% of the UK’s road transport fuels, supply key feedstocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing heavily in low‑carbon energy solutions.

We work with major retail fuel brands, supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading airlines, and regional transport operators. We are also a key partner in the HyNet project, helping to deliver the region’s low‑carbon future.

With over 900 skilled colleagues, we offer a strong safety culture, technically challenging work, and some of the best training in the energy sector.

Start your procurement career by supporting strategic sourcing and supplier improvement projects. As a Graduate Procurement Analyst, you’ll help optimise supplier relationships, improve procurement processes,and deliver value for the business.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

• Supporting supplier evaluations and tendering processes.
• Analysing procurement spend and identifying savings opportunities.
• Working on initiatives to improve sustainability and ethical sourcing.
• Assisting contract management and stakeholder communications.

About You

• Our ideal candidate will be a graduate in Business, Supply Chain or a related subject with at least a 2:1 Grading.
• Analytical thinker with great attention to detail.
• Interest in negotiation, supplier management, or sustainable procurement.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with procurement software a bonus.

This is more than a graduate role it’s a launchpad for a career in Purchasing and Supplier Management. You’llbe supported by experienced professionals, real business exposure, professional development and studysupport for CIPS qualifications.

Application Deadline: Thursday 15th January 2027.

Please note, the application deadline is subject to change and may close earlier depending on application volumes.