Procurement Graduate Programme

LIDL; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Graduate for their Procurement programme. The role involves managing procurement projects, negotiating contracts, and ensuring competitive market research. The ideal candidate will graduate by September 2026 with a minimum 2:2 degree. This position offers a salary of £40,000 and additional benefits including a company car and pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Company car

Pension scheme

Discounted gym

10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Qualifications

• Must graduate by September 2026 and possess a full UK driving license by February 2026.
• Legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis.
• Passion for the Procurement cycle and innovative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects in the procurement sector.
• Negotiate and implement service level agreements.
• Conduct market research to ensure competitiveness.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective negotiation

Attention to detail

Ability to manage deadlines

Strategic thinking

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree

Job description

Overview

Our Procurement department is at the heart of delivering value across the business, driving cost savings, enhancing supplier relationships and supporting strategic decision making. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Graduate to help deliver high impact projects that make a real difference. The Lidl Procurement Graduate programme allows you to dive into a variety of complex and rewarding projects, learning how to manage timelines, budgets and stakeholder expectations. From supplier negotiations to process optimisation, you'll gain experience in managing your own projects. You'll follow a structured 23-month training programme, designed to build your expertise and confidence as a future Procurement specialist. With on the job coaching and exposure to real world challenges, you'll develop the skills to lead projects and drive results in a fast-paced environment. If you're curious, driven and ready to take ownership of exciting and challenging projects, this is your opportunity to build a career in Procurement on our Graduate programme!

What you’ll do

• Managing projects in the procurement sector
• Coordinating and overseeing tender processes, negotiating, contracting and implementing service level agreements
• Conducting thorough market research to ensure we are competitive in our approach
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing summaries, overviews and project status documents for senior management personnel
• Managing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Acting as an ambassador for Lidl when dealing with 3rd parties
• Managing and negotiating indirect supplier contracts

Requirements

• A minimum 2:2 degree awarded in 2024, 2025 or 2026, but must be graduated by September 2026
• Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1 February 2026
• Already live, or happy to relocate, within a one-hour commute of Lidl GB Head Office, Tolworth, Surrey
• To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
• A passion for the Procurement cycle; be a strategic, innovative thinker that can come up with tangible solutions
• An excellent communicator, effective negotiator, and confident presenter
• Good attention to detail and able to manage deadlines
• Willing to travel both nationally and internationally, including occasional overnight stays

Salary and benefits

• £40,000 per annum
• 30 days' holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Company Car
• Pension scheme
• Discounted Gym
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve
• An additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

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