Procurement Apprentice

Futures Housing Group; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in the North West Leicestershire area is seeking its first Procurement Apprentice. In this role, you will gain valuable experience by assisting with procurement administration, contract support, and supplier onboarding within a supportive team. The position offers a chance to develop your skills in data analysis and communication in a dynamic work culture.

Benefits

Private healthcare options

Pension scheme

Discount schemes

Flexibility around business needs

Qualifications

• Organised with strong communication and attention to detail skills.
• Comfortable with numbers and a passion for data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement administration and contract support.
• Gain proficiency in software including MS Excel and procurement systems.
• Attend training on public sector procurement.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Procurement Portals

Job description

Overview

A foot in the door at Futures. At Futures we're committed to providing our customers with the best service possible on our mission to deliver ‘Great Places’, ‘Great Services’ and ‘Great Tomorrows’. Could you be the one we’re looking for to take the first step on your Futures’ journey as our very first Procurement Apprentice on an initial 15 month fixed term contract. Please note that Apprenticeship start salaries are age dependent and may vary accordingly.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be part of a supported, knowledgeable and proactive team who’ll be there to guide you as you assist with procurement administration, contract support, supplier onboarding and procurement compliance processes, while gaining experience in line with core competences of professional procurement practice.
• Gain proficiency in software platforms including MS Excel, Word, and procurement systems (e.g., Procurement Portals, Orchard).
• Attend in-house and online training aligned with public sector procurement and compliance.
• Build confidence in supporting and interacting with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and the wider procurement team.

Qualifications

• You’ll be organised and you’ll need those great communication/attention to detail skills of yours.
• You’ll also be comfortable with numbers, accurate and have a passion for data which will be valuable as you progress with your learning in this great opportunity to enter the world of procurement.

What we’ll do for you

• If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, mileage, a fantastic pension scheme, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being.
• You’ll also have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

Working pattern & benefits

Your weekly hours of work would be 37, Mon - Fri, paid monthly. You'll get 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and concessionary days holiday at Christmas. We also offer great flexibility around business needs.

Application notes

To start your Futures Journey, take a look at our full Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.

Who we are

Futures is a great place to work with a fantastic, positive and 'can do' culture supporting our people to deliver fantastic results. Every one of our team members is helping us achieve our vision of 'Great places, great services and great tomorrows' for people and communities across the East Midlands. We don't just provide homes - we support our customers, helping them to thrive and to achieve this we all need to thrive in our jobs too. So, we invest in our people to give them the skills, the tools and the flexibility to do a great job.