2026 Procurement Apprenticeship

We're looking for bright and motivated individuals who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.  
A Procurement Apprentice will progress through the role of Procurement Trainee into Assistant Procurement Manager over the period of the programme. They will work within the Procurement & category teams under the guidance of their Line Manager and Professional Mentor, alongside other members of the Procurement team.
They will work within either the central Procurement team, project procurement team or category management teams supporting the delivery of major construction projects and the Business as a whole.
The Procurement Apprentice and Procurement Assistants are part of the Procurement Job Family, which is there to ensure technical excellence, assurance and performance across all projects and opportunities from pre-project, early engagement and work winning through to detailed delivery.
To develop an understanding of basic Procurement and commercial principles of the function and assist the Line Manager in the implementation of Procurement strategies.
Whilst under supervision
Assist with the Procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services, in accordance with the Business Procurement Strategy
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and service providers, who are committed and aligned to LOR's values and will provide best value to LOR and support LOR as a Contractor of first choice.
Sourcing and formally agreeing to an appropriate supply chain.
Conducting a full commercial and technical review of all tender returns through engagement with other specialist functions (i.e. HSE, sustainability, technical compliance, quality, commercial, construction, planning, contractual services/ legal, logistics, industrial relations etc), as appropriate;
Supply chain performance management and reporting.
Develop an understanding of in-house opportunities through Design for Manufacture (DfMA) and self-delivery.
Develop an understanding of the importance of an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services to ensuring compliance with the LOR corporate governance and Procurement best practice throughout the Procurement process and the supply chain.
To become informed of changes in legislation, best practice guidelines and develop skillsets that involve the supply chain and markets.
Develop an understanding of the importance of sustainability in the procurement of goods and services. To deliver internal Customer satisfaction throughout the Procurement process and lifecycle of the Project.
Develop understanding and in turn ensure compliance with professional standards.
To assist in the gathering and collation of category management information for reports in accordance with business requirements.
Practical application of digital Procurement tools. Has a clear understanding of the importance of data sources and reporting to assist with core procurement processes.
Dartford or Manchester Office
L4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship | SRSCC
Online Assessment  You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills. 
Video Interview  At this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. Assessment Centre  Our in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities.