2026 Procurement Apprentice – Crawley

Best Apprenticeships; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in procurement is offering an apprenticeship in procurement and supply chain management. As a Procurement Apprentice, you will gain practical experience in tactical buying, supplier relationship management, and negotiation skills. The role includes supporting internal customers, creating and managing purchase orders, and developing skills in sustainable procurement. This position provides a strong foundation for a career in procurement with real prospects for growth within the field.

Qualifications

• Interest in negotiating and managing supplier relationships.
• Motivated to play a key role in a centralized team.
• Willingness to learn and gain hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn hands-on experience in tactical buying and procurement.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and efficient purchasing decisions.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and manage purchase orders.
• Collaborate with a centralized UK team on supply chain activities.
• Develop skills in responsible and sustainable procurement.

Job description

Are you excited to start a career in procurement and supply chain? Do you have a keen interest in learning how to negotiate and manage supplier relationships? Are you motivated to play a key role in a dynamic centralised team? If so, your journey could start here with Thales.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

What the role has to offer:

• Practical learning and hands‑on experience in tactical buying and procurement
• Opportunity to support cost‑saving initiatives and efficient purchasing decisions
• Exposure to supplier management and maintaining positive supplier relationships
• Training in core procurement processes and procedures
• Experience in purchase order creation and management
• Developing customer service skills by supporting internal stakeholders
• Building confidence in problem‑solving within supply chain operations
• Experience in contract administration and the basics of procurement law
• Collaboration with a centralised UK team on supply chain activities
• Support in developing skills in responsible and sustainable procurement
• Introduction to risk identification and management in the procurement context
• Real prospects for growth and development within the procurement profession

As an Procurement Apprentice, you will become a valued member of our UK centralised procurement team, working at the very heart of supply chain operations. You will gain essential experience in tactical buying, negotiation, and supplier relationship management, helping to ensure value and compliance for the business. You’ll learn to create and manage purchase orders, solve day‑to‑day supply chain challenges, and deliver excellent service to internal customers. Working closely with colleagues across functions, you’ll also develop your skills in contract administration and risk awareness, all while learning to promote ethical and sustainable procurement. This role offers practical experience and a strong foundation to build your career and progress in the procurement profession.