Sysco GB

foodservice wholesale distribution

MerchandisingGraduateProgramme

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Merchandising Graduate Programme at Sysco GB. Skills: Procurement, Category Management, Negotiation, Supplier Management, Relationship Building. Help shape how we source, select and deliver the food products. Gain hands-on experience across the full procurement lifecycle”

What You'll Achieve.

Contribute towards business objectives; Deliver the products that power our customers’ success

Industry & Context.

foodservice wholesale distribution
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem-solving abilities; Solving problems through data, partnerships, and smart, decisive action

Eligibility Requirements

Some travel required (includes graduate workshops, Merchandising or business events)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

A minimum of a 2: 2 or above Bachelors degree (or equivalent), Right to work in the UK beyond a Graduate or Skilled Worker visa, interest in pursuing a career in Merchandising/Procurement, Genuine passion for food, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment & independently, Analytical and problem-solving abilities, Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn, Initiative and a growth mindset

Nice to Have

CIPS qualification (optional)

What You'll Do.

Help shape how we source

select and deliver the food products

Gain hands-on experience across the full procurement lifecycle

Work directly with expert buyers and category managers

Manage competing priorities and real commercial pressures

Rotate through two key placements each time supporting a different key category area

Taking responsibility for one of the product categories in that area

Learning how to conduct all procurement & category activities to develop the hierarchy and contribute towards business objectives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination; Collaborate with a variety of teams; Build relationships; Work collaboratively in a team environment

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Communication & Presentations; Honest conversations

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