Buying Team Graduate
Buying Team Graduate at One Stop
Fixed Term Contract: 2 Years
Holiday allowance: 25 days pro rata plus 8 bank holidays
What you need: 2:2 degree
Location: Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands
Programme start date: 1st September 2025
Application deadline: Now closed
Our Buying team sources great quality products to give our customers the best range, at the best prices. So on this programme, you’ll help manage relationships with suppliers and set up exciting new product ranges. You’ll start by spending 4 weeks working in stores and 2 weeks in our Distribution Centres, getting to know how they operate. Then you’ll complete rotations across our buying and supply chain teams, giving you a breadth of experience and the chance to build all sorts of skills such a negotiation and supplier management. Whichever function you follow, by the end of your programme you will have gained all the necessary skills and knowledge you need to set you up for success, but your journey doesn’t stop there, as this programme gives a great foundation to accelerate your career to become a leader in our business.
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for grads with a passion for products and a love for food. It’s not essential that you have any previous experience but it definitely helps if you have a commercial mind, are comfortable with data and curious of market trends and changes.
Sounds like the programme for you? Click here to read about our Application Process and let us know if you need support.
Working at our Head Office
At Head Office, you’ll find our canteen that serves hot & cold food along with having Costa available. We also have a wellbeing room where you can take time out to reflect or take some quiet time out. Along with our Prayer Room for colleagues to use whenever they like to throughout the day.
Your experience with us
Welcome
We’ll kick off with you spending some time learning more about our business and your programme. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet other graduates and make some new connections. We’ll then introduce you to your team, so you can get to know more about your role and the area you’ll be working in.
Store & Distribution experience
You’ll start off by spending 4 weeks in stores and 2 weeks in distribution, this is a great opportunity to really understand and get involved in what our colleagues do everyday to serve our customers and communities.
Programme structure
You’ll gain a breadth of finance experience and skills as you complete a number of placements in different parts of either our buying or supply chain areas.
Where next?
As you finish your programme, you will be able to apply for opportunities within the business.