Procurement graduate

EMS Industries; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering and manufacturing company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Procurement Graduate to support purchasing and stock management. This role is ideal for ambitious individuals with strong communication skills and an interest in supply chain processes. You will receive hands-on training while gaining exposure to supplier management and stock control. Applicants should be proactive and detail-oriented, enthusiastic about building a career in procurement.

Benefits

Hands-on training from experienced professionals

Exposure to supplier management

Rotation through different departments

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset with a desire to develop a career in procurement.
• Keen interest in sourcing, managing, and delivering materials/products.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with producing and managing purchase orders.
• Assist with supplier documentation and maintaining stock levels.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain cost and quality outcomes.
• Monitor stock levels and learn to use business systems.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Good organization skills

Tools

Sage

Spreadsheets

Job description

Procurement Graduate EMS Industries (Stoke-on-Trent)

Location: Brick Kiln Lane, Stoke-on-Trent
Department: Purchasing
Reports to: Managing Director
Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing within a respected engineering and manufacturing business.

As a Procurement Graduate, you’ll play a key role in supporting the purchasing and stock management processes that keep our operations running smoothly. You’ll learn how to manage supplier relationships, maintain stock levels, and ensure products arrive on time and within budget.

We’re looking for ambition, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and an interest in how materials and products flow through a business.

If you’re an analytical thinker, interested in engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain opportunities, and looking to build a commercial career with a technical edge, then this could be the right opportunity for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the team with producing and managing purchase orders
• Learning how to create kit lists for production jobs
• Assisting with goods receipt processes, paperwork, and supplier documentation
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain the best cost and quality outcomes
• Helping maintain supplier records and documentation traceability
• Monitoring stock levels and learning to use business systems such as Sage
• Supporting scheduling of parts to meet production and customer deadlines
• Working with various departments (engineering, stores, accounts) to ensure smooth operations

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills and confidence in liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• A keen interest in how businesses source, manage, and deliver materials or products
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using spreadsheets or ERP systems (training provided)
• A proactive mindset with a desire to develop a career in procurement

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on training from experienced procurement professionals
• Exposure to supplier management, stock control, and cost analysis
• Have a rotation to be able to have time to understand different departments within the organisation

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