Trainee Buyer

6 days ago


Maidstone, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

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The Procurement and Commercial Team is responsible for providing expert support, advice and resource for buying goods, services and works that will allow the Council’s operational teams to achieve their objectives. You will work as part of a team that carries out a wide range of exciting and unique projects that are crucial to the daily operations of the Council.

Initially, you will learn the basic responsibilities of a Buyer. As you develop through the programme there may be the opportunity to provide support to a range of projects in different areas.

**Length of Programme**

2 Years with a permanent role provided at the end

**Salary**

You will receive a starting salary of £20,595 which will increase as you progress.

**Location**

We are currently operating hybrid working giving the flexibility for individuals to work from home or in one of our reconfigured office buildings. We will support you to work in a hybrid way, with the necessary induction, management, and equipment.

You will be expected to work in our Maidstone office at least one day a week in order to build strong relationships within the Procurement and Commercial Team and take advantage of collaborative learning and working.

**Training and Development**

The job will provide you with invaluable on-the-job experience of working within the public sector and offers extensive training and development opportunities you won’t find elsewhere.

There may be the opportunity for trainees to complete a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship when they have developed a good baseline understanding of procurement.

We will commit to your continuing professional development and will support you in your training and as you develop your procurement and commercial skills and knowledge.

Contact Details
For further information regarding this role, please contact:
Jessica Brittle -
03000 417638

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