Purchasing Graduate

Job type

Permanent

Wrightbus

Friday 13 Mar 2026 08:00

Start Date - September 2026, typically for 18 months

Starting salary - £28,000-£30,000

Minimum Entry Criteria - You'll need to be near to, or have completed, an appropriate bachelor's or master's degree such as Business Studies, Business Management and must be on track to secure a 2:1 or higher

After completing the 18-month graduate scheme, you will move into a permanent role within our purchasing teams.

You are dedicated, passionate, hands‑on, willing to learn and have a relevant university project or work experience behind you. You'll be a truly logical thinker, great problem solver and a tenacious, inquisitive graduate. What's more, your fresh approach and desire to always challenge the norm and think creatively and the desire to succeed in a fast‑paced environment.

We are investing into the future of our business, the Supply Chain Graduate Management Programme and become our #Game Changers by helping to shape the future of logistics. If you're ready to make an impact, change the game and deliver results, this is the opportunity for you, supporting the logistic, procurement and strategic activities of the purchasing team.

You will develop knowledge, skills, and experience in all areas of our operations and will be supported by a structured learning and development programme alongside relevant job‑related training.

• Supply chain and logistics management – from the foundations of the operation, through to managing a high‑performing team.
• Process improvement and efficiencies.
• Team and stakeholder coordination.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Leadership and development.

We'll be shortlisting and sending out interviews in April 2026.

We aim to call all candidates whether successful or unsuccessful a few weeks after the interview has taken place.

All of our apprentices and graduates will start their exciting journeys with a full induction week in September 2026!

Building a Brighter Future

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Resourcing team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email and a member of the team will be in touch.

• Medicash Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Free On‑Site Car Parking
• Onsite Canteen:
  Enjoy meals during your workday.
• Career Progression:
  Opportunities for growth within our organization.
• Local Discounts:
  Exclusive perks for our team members.

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