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The ad says“We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Trainee – Procurement to join our Procurement team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or professionals with up to 1 year of experience who are interested in developing a career in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain operations. The trainee will gain hands-on experience supporting procurement activities while learning industry best practices and organizational procurement processes.”
The ad says“We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Trainee – Procurement to join our Procurement team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or professionals with up to 1 year of experience who are interested in developing a career in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain operations. The trainee will gain hands-on experience supporting procurement activities while learning industry best practices and organizational procurement processes.”
The ad says“We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Trainee – Procurement to join our Procurement team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or professionals with up to 1 year of experience who are interested in developing a career in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain operations. The trainee will gain hands-on experience supporting procurement activities while learning industry best practices and organizational procurement processes.”
The ad says“We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Trainee – Procurement to join our Procurement team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or professionals with up to 1 year of experience who are interested in developing a career in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain operations. The trainee will gain hands-on experience supporting procurement activities while learning industry best practices and organizational procurement processes.”

Company Description

Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Trainee – Procurement to join our Procurement team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or professionals with up to 1 year of experience who are interested in developing a career in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain operations. The trainee will gain hands-on experience supporting procurement activities while learning industry best practices and organizational procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Support

Assist in the procurement of goods, materials, and services as per business requirements.
Support the preparation of purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
Track purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

Vendor Management

Assist in identifying and evaluating suppliers.
Maintain supplier databases and procurement records.
Communicate with vendors regarding quotations, order status, and delivery schedules.
Support vendor onboarding and documentation processes.

Sourcing & Market Research

Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers.
Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and pricing trends.
Assist in preparing comparative analysis reports for supplier selection.
Support sourcing initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain procurement files, contracts, and purchasing records.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
Assist in preparing procurement reports and MIS documentation.
Support audit requirements by maintaining accurate records.

Inventory & Coordination

Coordinate with stores and logistics teams to track material availability.
Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment activities.
Assist in resolving supply-related issues and delivery delays.
Collaborate with finance teams for invoice processing and payment tracking.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
0–1 year of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or administrative support roles.
Fresh graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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