At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and purchase engineering equipment while building strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing business in Warrington with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and hands-on experience in procurement.
- Other info: Exciting travel across the UK and Europe with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in procurement with real-world experience and mentorship.
- Qualifications: Recent graduate in Supply Chain or related field with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Graduate Buyer to join a leading manufacturing business based in Warrington. Working alongside experienced buyers, you will support the sourcing and purchasing of engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing equipment, while developing strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams across the UK and Europe. Please note: This role requires regular travel throughout the UK and Europe. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel are essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Excellent opportunity to begin a career in procurement and supply chain.
- Hands-on experience within a leading manufacturing business.
- Mentoring and support from experienced procurement professionals.
- Opportunity to develop commercial and supplier management skills.
- Regular UK and European travel opportunities.
- Long-term career development within a growing international organisation.
Key Duties
- Source engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing parts and services.
- Raise purchase orders and monitor deliveries to ensure on-time supply.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Travel to customer and supplier sites across the UK and Europe.
- Support supplier negotiations to achieve the best cost, quality, and lead times.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement.
- Resolve supplier, delivery, and invoice queries.
- Produce procurement reports and maintain accurate purchasing records.
- Support wider procurement and supply chain activities as required.
Requirements
- Recent graduate in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related subject.
- Completion of a 12-month industry placement as part of your degree, ideally within procurement, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Commercial awareness and willingness to learn.
- Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly throughout the UK and Europe.
If you're a recent graduate looking for your first opportunity as a Graduate Buyer, Junior Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Assistant, or Supply Chain Graduate in Warrington, apply today. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable procurement experience, develop your career, and join a growing international manufacturing business.
Graduate Buyer in Warrington employer: Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by Synergie is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and professionalism on construction sites. With opportunities for growth and development, employees can enhance their skills while enjoying a competitive hourly rate and a consistent Monday to Friday schedule in the vibrant community of Caerphilly.
