Supply Chain Graduate

Edwards Vacuum Graduate Supply Chain role gaining experience in procurement, supplier management, inventory optimisation, supply chain analytics and process improvement through a structured graduate programme.

Your role

Ready to take the first step in your career? Join Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon through our two-year Graduate Programme and turn your potential into experience.

Over the course of the programme, you will complete a series of rotations designed to give you broad exposure to the business, build your professional and technical skills, and help you discover where your strengths can make the greatest impact.

You will learn from experienced colleagues, take on real responsibilities and contribute to meaningful projects, all while receiving the support and development you need to build your confidence and shape the start of your career.

Main Responsibilities –

• Delivering allocated tasks and meet objectives as agreed with line manager, placement supervisor and mentor.

• Supporting sourcing and supplier management activities.

• Assisting with supplier performance reviews.

• Participating in inventory optimisation projects.

• Analysing supply chain data to identify trends and opportunities.

• Work autonomously and flexibly including multi-tasking.

• Make recommendations for process improvement in terms of workflow, procedures, training, compliance management

• Identifying savings opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering & optimising replenishment methods

• Escalating, Directing, and resolving supplier queries if they arise.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Ambition, vision, enthusiasm and the drive to keep on developing your knowledge

• Drive to develop on your own initiative and the ability to make sound decisions.

• Good Stakeholder Management skills: Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the business, utilising effective verbal and written communication.

• Excellent Communication

• Good planning and organisation skills

• Strong emphasis on accuracy and detail

• Graduate with a minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree within a Procurement/Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or relevant discipline.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability

• Lifelong learning and career growth

• Innovation powered by people

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits

• Health and well-being

Job location
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Birstol, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.