Derby
Graduate Supply Chain & Purchasing Assistant Derby | Full Time | Monday to Friday Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 + Performance Bonus Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career in Supply Chain, Purchasing or Procurement? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing product-based business, offering genuine career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking supply chain team. This role is ideal for a graduate in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations, Economics or a related discipline, particularly someone who has gained exposure to purchasing, procurement or stock control through their studies, placements or internships. You will gain hands-on experience across sourcing, supplier management, logistics coordination and stock planning, developing a strong commercial understanding of how an end-to-end supply chain operates. The Role • Support the sourcing and purchasing of components, raw materials and finished goods, • Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and track deliveries, • Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing, • Monitor stock levels and assist with forecasting and demand planning, • Work closely with logistics providers and production teams to ensure smooth operations, • Analyse supply chain data and update reports using Excel, • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies About You This role would suit someone who: • Is degree educated (Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Procurement or similar preferred), • Has knowledge of supply chain principles, purchasing or procurement processes, • Has strong Excel and spreadsheet skills and is confident working with data, • Is analytical, organised and detail focused, • Is a confident communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders, • Is commercially aware and keen to build a long-term career in supply chain, • Is proactive, adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment What’s On Offer • Salary £28,000 – £30,000, • Performance-related bonus, • 24 days holiday plus statutory, • Pension scheme, • Death in service cover, • On-site parking, • Wellbeing initiatives, • Supportive, flexible employer, • Monday to Friday working (office-based with flexibility), • Clear progression pathway within Supply Chain / Procurement This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who wants more than just an entry-level admin role - you will gain real commercial exposure and develop into a future Supply Chain or Purchasing professional. If you are ambitious, analytical and ready to start your career in supply chain, we would love to hear from you. EMA25