2026 Graduate Trainee (Country Management) - Singapore

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<p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>Have you recently graduated, and do you want to bring energy and ambition to our team? Then apply for our two-year graduate scheme, which commences in August 2026, and become a part of our Country Management team to play a pivotal role in identifying and establishing supplier relationships in new and evolving sourcing markets to further analyse and evaluate potentials for Lidl & Kaufland Asia.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll do</strong></p><p>During your placement, you will work in our SG office and your rotations will be exposed to the following areas within the business:</p><p><br></p><p>Market Entry Strategy</p><p>• Conduct in-depth research to understand the local supplier landscape, industry clusters, and export capabilities relevant to Lidl & Kaufland product categories.</p><p>• Map out supply chain infrastructure, key trade bodies, and local regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Supplier Identification & Evaluation</p><p>• Identify potential suppliers aligned with Lidl & Kaufland’s quality, compliance and sustainability standards.</p><p>• Conduct initial capability assessments through desktop research & virtual meetings</p><p><br></p><p>Onboarding & Integration:</p><p>• Guide new suppliers through the full onboarding process, ensuring compliance with Company’s policies, ethical sourcing standards and technical requirements</p><p>• Prepare market analysis reports, supplier evaluations, and onboarding documentation for internal decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Stakeholder Collaboration:</p><p>• Work closely with internal teams (quality assurance, logistics, compliance, merchandising) to ensure smooth integration of new suppliers into existing supply chains.</p><p><br></p><p>This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with a holistic understanding of our operations while fostering your growth and development in the sourcing industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll need</strong></p><ul><li>Graduates of 2026 or recent graduates with up to 1 year working experience</li><li>Bachelor’s degree with an Upper Second Class/higher or GPA score of at least 3.0 with major, including but not limited to: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing or Product / General Engineering</li><li>Enthusiasm for working in the dynamic sourcing industry, any previous experience in sourcing or business development being highly advantageous</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills</li><li>Creativity in problem-solving and strong analytical ability</li><li>An appetite for an ambitious career and the ability to adapt to new situations within a fast-paced environment</li><li>The right to work in Singapore</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll receive</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent salary and benefits</li><li>Networking opportunities</li><li>External training sponsorship</li><li>Ongoing training and development</li><li>Continuing support with our buddy and mentor programme</li></ul>

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