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Graduate Scheme – Category Manager

Booker
£32,000
Wellingborough

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 22 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Rotational graduate scheme in Supply Chain, Trade Planning, Insight, and Buying.
  • Starting salary of £32,000 per year.
  • Requires a 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
  • Locations: Eccles or Wellingborough.
  • Start date: 6 September 2027.

About the Role

This rotational graduate scheme offers hands-on experience across key business areas, developing skills for future leadership.

Rotational Areas:

  • Supply Chain / Trade Planning / Insight: Analyse performance, identify trends, and support trade planning decisions.
  • Buying: Source products, build supplier relationships, and deliver ranges that meet customer needs.

What You'll Gain:

  • Structured learning and development.
  • Exposure to senior leaders and real business challenges.
  • Clear progression opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive environment.

Salary: £32,000 per year

Start Date: 6 September 2027

What's In It For You

  • Real responsibility from day one in a leading wholesale business.
  • Exposure to the fast-paced Tesco Group operation.
  • Structured training, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Competitive rewards package including colleague discounts (Booker and Tesco), share schemes, matched pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support (24/7 Virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme).

Your Responsibilities

  • Use data and insight to influence trading decisions.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Analyse performance and identify growth opportunities.
  • Support commercial strategies across categories.
  • Take increasing ownership as you progress.

What You'll Need

We are looking for potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. We’ll support you to build the rest.

  • Passion for people and understanding customer needs.
  • Enjoy working with and supporting others to achieve shared goals.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to improve things.
  • Curiosity about business operations and customer experiences.
  • Initiative and willingness to take ownership.
  • Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments.
  • Enthusiasm for developing leadership skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • On track for a 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

About Us

Booker is the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler. We serve independent retailers, pubs, restaurants, and local businesses. With over 190 branches and extensive operations, thousands of colleagues work together to keep our business moving. Our goal is to help our customers succeed. We are committed to developing our people, with training, development, mentoring, and coaching. We have a strong track record of internal promotion and creating exciting opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applicants.