Procurement Graduate

Date: 19 May 2025

Location:

St. Albans, GB

Place of Work: Hybrid

Employee Shift: Mon-Fri 37.5hrs

Company Description
We are FBC UK, Fox’s Burton’s Companies! …And we bake the UK’s most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton’s Biscuits and Fox’s Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox’s, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset, and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 colleagues across all our locations.

We believe our success comes from our people and our passion for our brands. We seek innovative, entrepreneurial individuals committed to driving FBC UK forward. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We offer various learning opportunities to support our colleagues’ growth, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and be authentic.

About The Role
This is a dynamic, fast-paced role within Procurement, offering exposure across the function. You should thrive in such environments, showing curiosity, positive energy, and enthusiasm. You will support the FBC UK Procurement Team, gaining hands-on experience in purchasing goods, materials, and services, ensuring operational needs and supply continuity are met while considering price, quality, and delivery. You will also contribute to continuous improvement projects. This is a full-time, 1-year FTC, hybrid role based in St Albans.

As a graduate, you will gain practical experience across departments, mentorship, and involvement in exciting projects. Supported by our Learning Team, Line Managers, and a cohort of peers, you will develop valuable skills in a company with a rich heritage and passion for biscuits. If you are eager to learn, make a difference, and join a company that values tradition and innovation, FBC UK is ideal for your professional start.

Main Responsibilities
You will assist in planning and executing category and financial strategies, ensuring alignment with budgets and procurement objectives. Your responsibilities include supporting sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, ensuring competitive supplier selection, applying vendor management practices, and supporting purchasing policies aligned with technical and financial standards. You will monitor transactional activities and KPIs, analyze supplier offers, maintain supplier relationships, and support contract standards and continuous improvement projects.

Who We Are Looking For

• Recent graduate with relevant procurement-related qualification seeking experience and exposure
• Strong analytical skills to transform data into insights
• Attention to detail, methodical, results-oriented
• Curious, self-motivated, positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Creative problem-solver
• Interest in FMCG and global trends
• Energetic, enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and tenacious

Next steps involve submitting your CV for review, followed by a screening call, and potentially an assessment centre interview at our St Albans office on Monday 7th July. Due to high application volume, not all applicants will receive individual responses. We thank you for your interest and encourage future applications.

Diversity Statement
FBC UK is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees are valued and have equal opportunities. We believe that our diverse talents contribute to a vibrant, innovative, and rewarding workplace.

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