Graduate Buyer

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.
• 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable procurement experience, develop your career, and join a growing international manufacturing business.