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Graduate Buyer | Junior Buyer | Procurement Assistant | Supply Chain Graduate
Warrington | Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Permanent | UK & European Travel Required
Introduction
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.
Interested?
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.
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