2026 Graduate Trainee (Country Management) - Singapore

Summary

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.

What you'll do

During your placement, you will work in our SG office and your rotations will be exposed to the following areas within the business:

Market Entry Strategy

•    Conduct in-depth research to understand the local supplier landscape, industry clusters, and export capabilities relevant to Lidl & Kaufland product categories.
•    Map out supply chain infrastructure, key trade bodies, and local regulatory requirements.

Supplier Identification & Evaluation
•    Identify potential suppliers aligned with Lidl & Kaufland’s quality, compliance and sustainability standards.
•    Conduct initial capability assessments through desktop research & virtual meetings

Onboarding & Integration:
•    Guide new suppliers through the full onboarding process, ensuring compliance with Company’s policies, ethical sourcing standards and technical requirements
•    Prepare market analysis reports, supplier evaluations, and onboarding documentation for internal decision-making.

Stakeholder Collaboration: 
•    Work closely with internal teams (quality assurance, logistics, compliance, merchandising) to ensure smooth integration of new suppliers into existing supply chains.

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.

What you'll need

• Graduates of 2026 or recent graduates with up to 1 year working experience
• 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
• Enthusiasm for working in the dynamic sourcing industry, any previous experience in sourcing or business development being highly advantageous
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Creativity in problem-solving and strong analytical ability
• An appetite for an ambitious career and the ability to adapt to new situations within a fast-paced environment
• The right to work in Singapore

What you'll receive