Buyer/Procurement Graduate – EMS Industries (Stoke-on-Trent)

Location: Brick Kiln Lane, Stoke-on-Trent
Department: Purchasing
Reports to: Managing Director
Type: Full-time

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000k subject to experience and discipline

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing within a respected engineering and manufacturing business.

As a Procurement Graduate, you’ll play a key role in supporting the purchasing and stock management processes that keep our operations running smoothly. You’ll learn how to manage supplier relationships, maintain stock levels, and ensure products arrive on time and within budget.

We’re looking for ambition, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and an interest in how materials and products flow through a business.

If you’re an analytical thinker, interested in engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain opportunities, and looking to build a commercial career with a technical edge, then this could be the right opportunity for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting the team with producing and managing purchase orders

Learning how to create kit lists for production jobs

Assisting with goods receipt processes, paperwork, and supplier documentation

Liaising with suppliers to obtain the best cost and quality outcomes

Helping maintain supplier records and documentation traceability

Monitoring stock levels and learning to use business systems such as Sage

Supporting scheduling of parts to meet production and customer deadlines

Working with various departments (engineering, stores, accounts) to ensure smooth operations

What We’re Looking For

Strong communication skills and confidence in liaising with suppliers and internal teams

A keen interest in how businesses source, manage, and deliver materials or products

Good organisation skills and attention to detail

Comfortable using spreadsheets or ERP systems (training provided)

A proactive mindset with a desire to develop a career in procurement

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on training from experienced procurement professionals

Exposure to supplier management, stock control, and cost analysis

Have a rotation to be able to have time to understand different departments within the organisation

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