Procurement Graduate

Evri; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a passionate Graduate Buyer to join its Procurement team. In this role, you'll undertake various responsibilities such as supporting procurement managers, conducting market research, and engaging in contract negotiations. The successful candidate will possess a minimum 2:2 degree in a relevant STEM field, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Join us in delivering innovative solutions within a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Mentoring and networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Creative thinking with a positive sense of initiative and eager to learn.
• Strong analytical, reporting and time management skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to turn data into actions.
• Willingness to learn, curious, and resilient.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Learn about strategic procurement including cost reduction and risk mitigation.
• Support procurement managers to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct market research for innovations and opportunities.
• Prepare analysis to influence stakeholders on recommended areas for change.
• Own commercial and contract negotiations with support.
• Track and report on benefits delivered to senior management.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Time management

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Creative thinking

Education

Minimum 2:2 Degree in Maths, Business, Data or another STEM field

GCSE in English and Maths at A-C (9-4) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Programme duration : 24 months

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Buyer to joinour Graduate scheme as part of ourSeptember 2026cohort. Out Graduate scheme is designed to develop our futuretalentby giving you real responsibility from day one.You’lljoin our Procurement team and be supported throughout with structured training, excitingprojectsand invaluable industry experience. Our Graduate programme focuses on helping you develop specialistexpertise,you’llcomplete four six-month rotations acrossdifferent categoriesto give you a wide breadth of experience across Procurement.You’llalso develop your skills and knowledge by completingtheSupply Chain and Procurement Level 4 Apprenticeshipleading to the achievement of yourCIPs level 4 qualification,.

Interested?Take a lookat the below to understand whatyou’llbe doing as a Graduate Buyer atEvri!

• You’lllearn all about strategic procurement including cost reduction, supply chain resilience, risk mitigation, and ESG enablement
• You’llsupportprocurement managers and business stakeholders toidentifyopportunities for improvement for specific categories of spend (e.g. packaging)
• You’llbuildsubject matterexpertisefor specific categories of support – e.g. detailed knowledge of commercial models, supply market, andpurchasingdynamics
• You’llconduct supply market research toidentifynew innovations and opportunities for areas of the business you partner
• You’llprepare key analysis and documentation to support influencing stakeholders on recommended areas for change / improvement on external spend and supplier management
• You’llproactively request and action feedback from procurement team and wider business stakeholders
• You’llown the commercial and contract negotiations through to contract handover for your categories with support for senior procurement team
• You’llworkcloselywiththefinance team and business stakeholders to track and report on benefits delivered to senior management
• You’llcontribute to the continuous development of the Procurement Team’s governance, ways of working, and supplier risk management processes
• You’llprovide direction and best practise for procurement to stakeholders and project leads
• You’llbe the sourceof externalexpertisewhererequiredin line withEvri’sprocurement strategy
• You’lldevelop yournetwork, working across multiple business areas,you’llcollaborate with senior stakeholders and present insights to Heads of and Directors.
• You’llreceive mentoring and join a network of emerging talent through ourEVRiEmerging TalentDevelopment programme.

This is an agile role that may require travel from time to time. It can be basedfromanywhere in the UK.

Whatyou’llneed to become a Graduate Buyer :

• A minimum 2 : 2 Degree in Maths, Business,Dataor another STEM field
• GCSE in English and Maths at A
• C (9-4) or equivalent
• Demonstrable communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Creative thinking with a positive sense of initiativeand eager to learn
• Strong analytical, reporting and time managementskills.
• Good attention to detailand ability to turn data in actions.
• Willingness tolearn, curious and resilient.
• Strong presentation skills and negotiation skills
• Computer literate and confident with the MS Office suite.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

AtEvri, we know we only grow if our people do too.That’swhywe’recommitted to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.We’reon a journey to betterrepresentthe customers we serve around the UK.We’recommitted to removing barriers and ensure that each person atEvriis valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.

We areEvri. Where everyone is welcome

We’reexcited for the future.Let’sdeliver it together