Graduate Buyer – join our Graduate scheme as part of our September 2026 cohort.
Programme duration: 24 months
Location: Leeds
Responsibilities
* You’ll learn all about strategic procurement including cost reduction, supply chain resilience, risk mitigation, and ESG enablement.
* You’ll support procurement managers and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement in specific categories of spend (e.g., packaging).
* You’ll build subject matter expertise for specific categories of support – e.g., detailed knowledge of commercial models, supply market, and purchasing dynamics.
* You’ll conduct supply market research to identify new innovations and opportunities for areas of the business you partner with.
* You’ll prepare key analysis and documentation to support influencing stakeholders on recommended areas for change/improvement on external spend and supplier management.
* You’ll proactively request and action feedback from the procurement team and wider business stakeholders.
* You’ll own the commercial and contract negotiations through to contract handover for your categories with support for the senior procurement team.
* You’ll work closely with the finance team and business stakeholders to track and report on benefits delivered to senior management.
* You’ll contribute to the continuous development of the Procurement Team’s governance, ways of working, and supplier risk management processes.
* You’ll provide direction and best practice for procurement to stakeholders and project leads.
* You’ll be the source of external expertise where required in line with Evri’s procurement strategy.
* You’ll develop your network, working across multiple business areas, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to present insights to Heads of and Directors.
* You’ll receive mentoring and join a network of emerging talent through our EVRi Emerging Talent Development programme.
Qualifications
* A minimum 2:2 Degree in Maths, Business, Data or another STEM field.
* GCSE in English and Maths at A*-C (9-4) or equivalent.
* Demonstrable communication, relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
* Creative thinking with a positive sense of initiative and eager to learn.
* Strong analytical, reporting and time management skills.
* Good attention to detail and ability to turn data into actions.
* Willingness to learn, curious and resilient.
* Strong presentation skills and negotiation skills.
* Computer literate and confident with the MS Office suite.
* Full clean UK driving licence.
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