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Graduate Purchasing Trainee

Tonbridge
£29k – £31k/yr
Posted about 15 hours ago
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Graduate Purchasing Trainee

£29,000 - £31,000 basic salary
Annual Profit Share Scheme
Structured graduate training & mentoring
Excellent long-term career progression

The Company:

Our client is a leading distributor of professional lighting solutions, supplying contractors, consultants and end users across commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects throughout the UK.
With an extensive portfolio including LED road lanterns, lighting columns, brackets, floodlights, amenity lighting, CCTV and sign posts, feeder pillars and smart lighting solutions, they have built an outstanding reputation for technical expertise, customer service and delivering projects nationwide.
As part of a successful UK distribution group with a turnover exceeding £1 billion, they are committed to investing in graduate talent through industry-leading training, mentoring and clear progression opportunities.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Purchasing Trainee looking to kick-start a career in purchasing, procurement and commercial business. You'll work alongside an experienced General Manager, gaining hands-on experience across the purchasing function while developing valuable commercial skills and building strong supplier relationships. Working closely with multiple departments, you'll play an important role in ensuring products are sourced efficiently and projects are delivered successfully.

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From day one you'll receive structured training, one-to-one mentoring and exposure to every area of the business. You'll also have access to internal development programmes designed to accelerate your career within a growing national organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Liaising with suppliers
  • Processing purchase invoices
  • Checking and managing purchase orders
  • Updating product pricing
  • Supporting the wider purchasing function
  • Working closely with colleagues across the business

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For this Graduate Purchasing Trainee position, WHO ARE YOU?

You are a graduate looking to begin a long-term commercial career
You are organised with excellent attention to detail
You enjoy building relationships and communicating with others
You are eager to learn and develop new skills
You have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
You are proactive, motivated and enjoy working as part of a team

As a Graduate Purchasing Trainee, you will receive:

  • £29,000 - £31,000 basic salary
  • Annual Profit Share Scheme
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Structured graduate training and development programme
  • One-to-one mentoring from an experienced manager
  • Genuine opportunities for progression within a large UK distribution group
  • The chance to build a successful long-term career in purchasing and procurement

If you're interested, please hit "apply" and a BMS Performance Consultant will call you very soon!

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Skills

Purchasing
Procurement
Commercial Awareness
Supplier Relationship Management
Liaising With Suppliers
Invoice Processing
Purchase Order Management
Pricing Management
Attention To Detail
Communication
Teamwork
Organization

Location

Tonbridge, England, United Kingdom

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