Apprentice Buyer X 2

**About **CPI**
CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.
Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.
From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.

**Why this role is important for CPI’s work**
CPI is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our established and growing Procurement Team as a Buyer Apprentice within CPI. The role is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to develop as a future Buyer.
The two new roles represent substantial company growth and an exciting phase of transformation as the team continues to expand and develop internal capability. The team are responsible for purchasing a wide range of goods, works and services across the organisation in an efficient and timely manner, in a way which maximises value for money and ensures compliance with public procurement regulations.
**The Role**:
You will support the Procurement Team in purchasing on a daily basis. Key tasks of role are below but are not limited to:
To develop Skills and formal procurement knowledge & experience to carry out the duties below independently, eventually leading all aspects of procurement exercises.
To assist with tenders and conduct any other procurement exercises when allocated.
To assist department colleagues to establish procurement needs at an appropriate stage of project lifecycles and deliver effective procurement exercises to deliver to time, quality and budget.
To maintain a comprehensive and compliant audit trail of all procurements undertaken.
To liaise with suppliers to provide accurate, appropriate and timely updates relating to internal clients.
To liaise with suppliers to coordinate and arrange delivery of goods when required, and to expedite orders efficiently when necessary.
To provide support and conduct transactional and any operational duties at any level of the department.
To liaise with stores to ensure goods are delivered, and stock levels are monitored to ensure timely ordering of stock items.
To assist department colleagues in seeking to maximise value for money while maintaining compliance with CPI procedures, and procurement regulations.
To assist department colleagues in contract management and support to internal clients.

**The person we are seeking**
To be eligible for the apprenticeship programme you will need to be educated to hold a Level 2 in English and Maths.

**What does **CPI** offer you?*
At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

- Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays - Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
- Flexible working
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Free parking

Find out more about our culture and benefits.

**Additional information**
CPI is an organisation based in the UK. Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK, sponsorship may be available.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract