Procurement Graduate Programme

Are you a recent graduate in Supply Chain/Procurement or similar that wants to kick start their career? Look no further as we have an exciting opportunity to join the Asda Head office Procurement Team in Leeds.

Working in the ASDA procurement team, you will be involved in buying and managing supplier relationships for our £2bn spend for ‘Goods Not for Resale’ products and services across the business including Technology, Marketing, Logistics, Property, Corporate Services, and Energy.

Our 2-year graduate programme is split into 4 placements where you will have the opportunity to work on Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, and Procurement Governance.

The development opportunities at ASDA are endless. If you are successful, you would have the opportunity to gain a further professional qualification on the Chartered Institute of Purchasing (CIPS) Apprenticeship.

Find your role

The Asda Procurement function is transforming, and we want the graduate programme to play a pivotal role in our future. The Procurement team has excellent relationships with the Asda business and plays a vital role in delivering Asda’s priorities. We have industry experts working across the team who are passionate about delivering value for Asda, and we’re excited to share this experience with new graduate talent. We can offer you a fast-paced and exciting working environment with plenty of variety, and we are committed to giving you the right tools and experience to develop in your career.

The procurement graduate scheme will give graduates the opportunity to develop the following skills:

• Relationship Management – building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Negotiation Skills – developing the ability to negotiate contracts.
• Strategic Thinking – understanding the bigger picture and aligning procurement activities with business goals.
• Analytical Skills – analyzing data to provide insights into supplier performance and make informed decisions.
• Commercial Acumen – developing an understanding of commercial models and cost structures to deliver best value.
• Supply Chain Knowledge – gaining an understanding of the supply chain and how this is managed.
• Environmental Awareness – developing an understanding and driving sustainable procurement practices.

Find your everything at Asda - bringing brighter living within everyone's reach.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

Work Where it Works

Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to choose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 10% colleague discount, free parking, and many additional rewards.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.

What we are looking for

We are looking for graduates who can demonstrate they have the leadership potential we need for the future. A degree in a related subject such as Supply Chain is preferred but not essential; an interest in procurement and demonstrating the right behaviours is what’s most important to us. You will need to be suitably located to attend the office in Leeds regularly.

• Problem Solving – demonstrable experience in solving problems and the ability to provide solutions.
• Attention to detail, as there will be a requirement to spot opportunities and manage risks in contracts and commercial arrangements.
• Analytical thinking to evaluate data and provide insights.
• Time Management/Prioritisation to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and have the ability to prioritise.
• Basic Microsoft Applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) skills preferred but not essential.

Right to work within the UK and have been resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous three years before the start of the CIMA Apprenticeship.

All candidates must have the continuous right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment is conditional upon this requirement. Asda does not provide sponsorship for our graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

Additional job details

Location: Leeds

How to apply

Take time to complete your online application; it really is the best way to make a good first impression. Once we receive your application, we use a range of techniques to narrow down the field and help us find our ideal candidates.

If you are successful at each stage, you will progress to the next. This will include:

• A half-day assessment centre at Asda House during January 2025, where you’ll meet the team.
• Start Date: September 2025.

If you are successful, we will ask you to come and join ASDA in September 2025.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please register your interest as soon as possible.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 29 December 2024.