Procurement Graduate

We are FBC UK, Fox’s Burton’s Companies! We bake the UK’s most incredible biscuits. 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. 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 amazing colleagues across all our locations. We know that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact. We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues’ professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences. Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About the Role

No two days are the same in Procurement so this will be a varied, fast-paced role where you will gain exposure across the function. You need to thrive on this sort of environment, be curious and show positive energy and enthusiasm. Procurement is fundamental to the business. You’ll be hands-on, supporting the FBC UK Procurement Team, and you will get a taste of working in Procurement. You will contribute to purchasing goods, materials and services following defined guidelines to ensure the company’s operational needs and continuity of supply needs are met by considering price, quality, and delivery of purchase order and you will be working on continuous improvement projects. This is a full-time, 1-year FTC, hybrid role based in our headquarters in St Albans. As a graduate at Fox’s Burton’s Company (FBC UK), you’ll gain hands-on experience across various departments, mentorship from industry leaders, and the chance to work on exciting projects within your chosen function. With support and guidance from our Learning Team, Line Managers and working as part of an ambitious graduate cohort, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills in a company that has a rich heritage and a passion for crafting some of the UK’s most beloved biscuits. If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to learn, and excited to be part of a company that combines tradition with innovation, FBC UK is the perfect place for you to start your professional journey.

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and execution of category and financial strategies for specific projects, ensuring alignment between budget management and broader purchasing objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to help define procurement policies and standards, including quality, legal, environmental, and ethical criteria.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, assist in the development of purchasing strategies, and participate in supplier negotiations in line with internal procedures.
• Help ensure competitive supplier selection, apply vendor management practices, and support the implementation of purchasing policies that align with technical, economic, and international financial standards.
• Monitor transactional activities and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyse and evaluate supplier offers, and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity and shared goals.
• Support the application of contract standards and lead the project management of continuous improvement initiatives.

Who we are looking for

• Be a recent graduate relevant to the Procurement function, seeking to acquire experience, practice, skills and exposure.
• Analytical skills and ability to transform data into insights.
• Attention to detail, methodical and results-oriented.
• Curiosity, self-motivated and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage with different stakeholders – a people person.
• Creative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have an interest in the FMCG marketing sector, staying up to date with global trends.
• Positive energy and enthusiasm.

Next steps

Upload your up-to-date CV highlighting the skills which make you perfect for this role. Your CV will be reviewed by one of our Talent Acquisition Partners, and the shortlisted candidates will receive a screening call to talk through the role and your experience. The final interview stage will be an assessment centre at our St Alban’s head office on Monday 7th of July so please ensure you are available on this date. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining FBC UK and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.