Apprentice Procurement Officer

4 days ago


Kirkby in Ashfield, United Kingdom Purchasing Full time

**Interested in starting a career in Procurement**? We can help you build the foundations of your future career.

By joining our friendly Procurement Team, we will support you in developing a comprehensive understanding of the Procurement process. Whilst gaining valuable on the job experience, you will work towards gaining your CIPS Level 3 in Procurement and Supply Operations.

**What you'll be doing**
- Assist with day-to-day procurement functions
- Coordinate and communicate with project teams and external stakeholders
- Gather and report key contract information including maintaining data controls.
- Assist with contract and procurement audit process and quality improvement initiatives
- Assist with administration and special initiatives
- Building professional relationships with colleagues and clients
- Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake.

**Who we're looking for**
- Previous experience would be advantageous
- Must have GCSE Grade C/4 in both English & Maths or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualifications
- Strong IT literacy in MS 360 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to create effective working relationships
- Strong communication skills, with a keen aptitude for problem solving
- A growth mindset and passion for learning
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

**What you’ll get in return**
- Competitive salary
- Hours of work are typically 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5pm with an hour for lunch, however flexibility is required.
- 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays
- Access to Company pension.
- As an Apprentice you will be working towards CIPS Level 3 in Procurement and Supply Operations.
- Onsite training centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

**About Us**

Over the past 39 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor, successfully completing over 20,000 projects across the UK. Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail.

Employing over 650 people, with a turnover of over £84 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.

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