Merchandising & Procurement Graduate - Start Your Buying

Sysco GB; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Pension + life assurance

Staff discounts

Volunteering hours

CIPS qualification support

Job summary

Sysco GB is offering a structured Merchandising Graduate Programme based at Ashford, Kent. You’ll rotate through key category areas, support procurement and category activities, and learn from expert buyers and suppliers.

You’ll complete your CIPS qualification while developing negotiation, data-driven decision making, and relationship management skills, aiming for a future career as a Procurement or Category Manager within Sysco.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2:2 or above Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Merchandising/Procurement.
• Genuine passion for food.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Initiative and a growth mindset.
• Driving licence and access to transport beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through two placements, supporting different category areas.
• Develop procurement and category activities to support business objectives.
• Complete your CIPS qualification with training in process improvement and negotiation.
• Work with expert buyers and suppliers to build relationships.
• Contribute to end-to-end category ownership.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical & problem-solving

Team collaboration

Proactive & adaptable

Growth mindset

Driving licence beneficial

Strong interest in Merchandising/Proc.

Genuine passion for food

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 minimum)

Job description

Sysco GB is offering a structured Merchandising Graduate Programme based at Ashford, Kent. You’ll rotate through key category areas, support procurement and category activities, and learn from expert buyers and suppliers.

You’ll complete your CIPS qualification while developing negotiation, data-driven decision making, and relationship management skills, aiming for a future career as a Procurement or Category Manager within Sysco.