Procurement Graduate - Shape Major Infrastructure Projects

STRABAG SE (old); 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

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.