Procurement Graduate

Strabag; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK is recruiting a 2027 Graduate to join the HARP Project as a Procurement Graduate, contributing to one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.

You will assist the Procurement team with sourcing, documentation, supplier engagement and monitoring to ensure on-time delivery and value for money.

The role offers hands-on project exposure, a supportive team environment and the chance to develop specialist procurement skills on a major national infrastructure programme.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work with good organisation and time management.
• A relevant Master's / Bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement team in supporting the sourcing and procurement of goods, materials and services required for the delivery of HARP.
• Support the preparation and management of procurement documentation, including requests for quotations, tender packages, reports, price lists and purchase orders.
• Assist with supplier engagement, helping to gather information, compare quotations and support the evaluation, sourcing and accreditation of suppliers.
• Help monitor procurement activities, delivery schedules, and order progress to ensure project requirements are met.
• Work collaboratively with different teams across the project to understand procurement requirements and support project needs.
• Support the team in putting HARP Confidentiality Undertakings in place with the supply chain.
• Maintain and monitor Supplier performance evaluation.
• Review requisitions in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate Supplier / Order performance with the HARP project team.
• Support the HARP project with the Supply Chain Sustainability / Build Clean targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical

Organisation

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

As a 2027 Graduate joining STRABAG UK on the HARP Project as a Procurement Graduate, you will be working on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work with good organisation and time management.
• A relevant Master's / Bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

STRABAG - Work On Progress

The Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) is a £3 billion infrastructure project led by United Utilities to upgrade the 110-kilometre Haweswater Aqueduct in the North West of England. STRABAG UK are leading the full design and construction scope of the project.

The aqueduct was originally built between 1933 and 1955; the project will be replacing six aging underground tunnel sections (totalling over 50km) to secure long-term clean drinking water supply to 2.5 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester.

• Assist the Procurement team in supporting the sourcing and procurement of goods, materials and services required for the delivery of HARP.
• Support the preparation and management of procurement documentation, including requests for quotations, tender packages, reports, price lists and purchase orders.
• Assist with supplier engagement, helping to gather information, compare quotations and support the evaluation, sourcing and accreditation of suppliers.
• Help monitor procurement activities, delivery schedules, and order progress to ensure project requirements are met.
• Work collaboratively with different teams across the project to understand procurement requirements and support project needs.
• Support the team in putting HARP Confidentiality Undertakings in place with the supply chain.
• Maintain and monitor Supplier performance evaluation.
• Review requisitions in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate Supplier / Order performance with the HARP project team.
• Support the HARP project with the Supply Chain Sustainability / Build Clean targets.

Please note, the role will close to applications on Monday 30th November 2026.

Pre-employment screening is provided for this position. More information on our career website .

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