Procurement Graduate Scheme 2025

Our grads feel at home with ‘out of your comfort zone’. At Dunelm, we are market leaders, we evolve with change and embrace innovation and individuality. Develop the growth mindset you need to make bolder business decisions and stretch your career.

Be comfortable thinking big

The Dunelm Procurement team influences over £300m of spend, working across all the business functions including supply chain, technology, marketing and stores. The team sits within the Finance function and plays a critical role supporting the future growth aspirations of the business by delivering high-value projects.

Join our team as a procurement graduate and you’ll dive straight into this ever-changing, always business-critical world with a structured scheme that exposes you to all areas of procurement while providing you with the support, training, and tuition you need to gain professional qualifications.

Dunelm is committed to becoming a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, ability, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education. We are committed to making Dunelm a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

What you'll be doing

• Develop your understanding of how Procurement supports the wider business
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation and learn how different areas of the business really work
• Learn and develop negotiation, communication, and analytical skills through hands-on experiences
• Develop an understanding of commercial contracts, working closely with Dunelm’s Legal team to identify and manage risks
• Over time, take on full responsibility for projects of increasing size and complexity, making a tangible contribution to the success of the business
• Dive into leadership workshops and development programmes that’ll shape you into a future leader
• Study and work towards a professional qualification (CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply)
• Have the potential opportunity and support to study towards MCIPS opening up options to move into other roles such as Procurement Manager and even the possibility to head up the department in years to come.
• Dunelm have adopted a hybrid way of working with a ‘typical’ week for Graduates being split as 3 days in the office and 2 days at home to ensure your development is looked after.

What we'll look for in you

• A strong interest in a career in Procurement
• Strong analytical thinking and high levels of curiosity, with a natural tendency to question the “why” and the “how”
• The resilience and ambition to drive your own development and the eagerness to constantly find new learning opportunities
• Logical approach and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• “Can-do” attitude and proactive approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to challenge and negotiate
• Ability to build relationships within your team and across the wider business

Please note: We will evaluate any applicants who do not have all the relevant qualifications.

• Accessibility allows everyone to have an equal chance when applying and showing off their potential. It also helps us create a more inclusive and diverse team, which brings fresh ideas and perspectives.
• Should you need it, we have an accessibility tool available on our careers site to support you when you’re completing your application. If you require any other reasonable adjustments during the application and assessment process, you can reach out to our team via earlycareers@dunelm.com

Please note - Due to the number of applications, we receive, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!