Graduate Procurement Consultant Job In Chorley

Are you passionate about procurement and developing your career in procurement?

Barkers is an award-winning procurement consultancy, delivering a range of outstanding procurement solutions and expertise across a wide range of industry sectors with organisations typically from the FTSE 250. Our consultancy is rapidly expanding and we are looking to recruit a graduate to join our successful team and work alongside our senior consultants in delivering first-class procurement solutions. We strive to deliver high-quality services, and our success is driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The role will give the ideal candidate the opportunity to learn not only about procurement & supply chain across a number of different categories, but also provide you with the skills and tools to be a successful consultant with full support on your journey to MCIPS qualification.

About the Opportunity

In your role as a consultant, you will be involved in the end-to-end client journey from specification and proposal development, through delivery, recommendation and implementation. The role will be varied from day to day involving activities such as:

• Hosting client meetings
• Creation of client proposals
• Data analysis to identify gaps and opportunities in clients' procurement processes
• Governance and reporting
• Advising on procurement best practices, including risk management, supplier relationship management, and negotiations
• Project management
• RFP development and management
• Supporting clients through procurement implementation, including supplier selection and contract negotiations
• End to end contract process
• Delivery of training and associated workshops

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded graduate with an understanding of procurement and supply chain gained either through degree studies or work experience. Our ideal team member will:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or another procurement related field
• Have a sound understanding of key procurement concepts including Category Management, ERP, the Procurement Life Cycle, Legal Concepts, Market Analysis and Data Management
• Have a commercial mindset with the ability to ‘think big’ as well as focus on the detail
• Have excellent people skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal enabling effective negotiation and influencing
• Numerate with the ability to assess and manipulate data
• Ability to work on your own initiative and collaboratively as part of a small team
• An inquisitive thinker, prepared to ask questions and remain curious
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and respond well under pressure
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Eager to learn and expand your knowledge and experience

We Offer

• 1:1 mentoring and development
• Access to a wide range of clients and industries to enhance and develop your skills both in procurement & supply chain as well as a range of consulting skills
• Training allowance to support development of wider associated skills and support for completion of your MCIPs qualifications
• Flexible working through a hybrid approach – with time each month spent in our Head Office in Chorley or on client sites as required
• Progression opportunities
• A supportive work environment that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation

As part of our commitment to reducing our environmental impact, you will complete a full Carbon Neutral training program when you start. This comprehensive training will ensure that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to our sustainability efforts and make a meaningful difference in the world. Join us in our mission to protect the planet for future generations and take the first step towards an eco-friendly career!

We know we ask a lot from our ideal candidate, but we know this is a great opportunity to accelerate both your procurement and consulting career in an organisation that can provide outstanding support and development, alongside gaining real world experience and exposure to a wide range of sectors and clients. It will be face paced and there will be a lot of learn, but it’s a superb prospect for an ambitious and dynamic graduate with a passion for procurement.