Purchasing Graduate

Arca Resourcing Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering company in Bristol is seeking a Purchasing Graduate to join their procurement team. This exciting role supports vendor management, supplier relationships, and procurement processes within a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in any discipline, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach. Benefits include private medical insurance and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

EV salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline, with preference for Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Comfortable using or learning purchasing/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support vendor management within the purchasing system.
• Manage supplier accounts and procurement tasks.
• Update systems with delivery dates and supplier information.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in any discipline (preferably Business, Supply Chain, Engineering)

Tools

Purchasing/ERP systems

Job description

ARCA Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Location: Barrow Gurney, Bristol (Onsite)

Join to apply for the Purchasing Graduate role at ARCA. The programme will commence in summer 2026, and we’re looking forward to welcoming our next cohort of talented graduates.

ARCA is part of Dynisma, revolutionising the automotive and motorsport driving simulator market with its disruptive Motion Generator technology. Our cutting-edge approach to simulator design delivers more data about vehicle dynamics and ride to drivers and passengers with less latency and more accuracy than any other motion simulators available.

About the Team:

Our Operations and Supply Chain teams play a vital role in enabling the delivery of high-performance simulators by ensuring the timely procurement of world-class components and materials. Working closely with engineering, production, and external suppliers, the team helps bring cutting-edge technology to life.

Purchasing Graduate Role

We are looking for a graduate to join the procurement team in a Purchasing Graduate role. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in supply chain and operations within a high-growth, engineering-led company.

You’ll support buyers and engineers by managing supplier relationships, helping maintain accurate procurement data, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and components to support ongoing projects.

What You’ll Do

• Support vendor management within the purchasing system
• Help set up and manage supplier accounts
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of parts and supplier records
• Provide day-to-day support to the buying team with procurement tasks
• Ensure systems are updated with accurate delivery dates and supplier updates
• Communicate regularly with vendors and flag any delays or issues
• Work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in any discipline (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or similar preferred)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable using or learning purchasing/ERP systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to get stuck in

Why Join Dynisma?

Dynisma is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for outstanding people across all parts of the business to help build our future. The culture is passionate, fast-paced, open and transparent. People work in a flat structure with hands-on application, innovation and experimentation constantly in mind.

Benefits Include:

• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday
• Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes