Procurement Graduate Programme

Summary

£40,000 pro rata* | 23 month Fixed Term Contract | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a lot in common. We are curious, collaborative, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards while driving continuous improvement across our business.

Kick-start your career with Lidl! Our Procurement department is at the heart of delivering value across the business, driving cost savings, enhancing supplier relationships and supporting strategic decision making. Turn your degree into a career! We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Graduate to help deliver high impact projects that make a real difference. 

Launch your career from day one! The Lidl Procurement Graduate programme allows you to dive into a variety of complex and rewarding projects, learning how to manage timelines, budgets and stakeholder expectations. From supplier negotiations to process optimisation, you'll gain experience in managing your own projects. Building your future from the ground up you'll follow a structured 23-month training programme, designed to build your expertise and confidence as a future Procurement specialist. With on the job coaching and exposure to real world challenges, you'll develop the skills to lead projects and drive results in a fast-paced environment. 

The process will also include a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held in our Head Office in Tolworth on 02/12/2026. We look forward to receiving your application.

What you'll do

• Managing projects in the procurement sector

• Coordinating and overseeing tender processes, negotiating, contracting and implementing service level agreements

• Conducting thorough market research to ensure we are competitive in our approach

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders

• Preparing summaries, overviews and project status documents for senior management personnel

• Managing and maintaining supplier relationships

What you'll need

• Achieved a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor's Degree

• Are eligible to work in the UK on a full-time basis and able to provide proof when required

• Able to commute/relocate within a reasonable commute to our Head Office in Tolworth, South West London

• A passion for the Procurement cycle! 

• Be a strategic, innovative thinker that can come up with tangible solutions

• An excellent communicator, effective negotiator, and confident presenter 

• Good attention to detail and able to manage deadlines

• Willing to travel both nationally and internationally, including occasional overnight stays

• Possession of a full UK driving licence by 1 st February 2027

What you'll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced professional development and mentoring
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across the business
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you're ready to get stuck in, begin your professional journey and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.