Procurement Apprentice — Start Your CIPS Journey

Volkerrail Group; Hoddesdon; Hybrid; GBP 827,000 - 1,378,000; Full time

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Course fees covered

Benefits

Job summary

VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon invites applications for a Level 4 Procurement Apprenticeship. You will support the Procurement team while studying for a CIPS Diploma, gaining hands-on experience across supplier engagement, quotations, and reporting.

No prior procurement experience required. The role offers mentoring, regular feedback, and training through the apprenticeship programme, with potential for a future career in procurement and commercial roles.

Qualifications

• No prior procurement experience required; organised and eager to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to build relationships at all levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with site teams and promote supply chain agreements.
• Request and analyse quotations and historical spend data.
• Prepare management reports and information for the procurement team.
• Support other procurement teams across VWUK through short-term secondments.

Skills

Organised

Curious

Reliable

Keen to learn

Excellent communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VolkerHighways in Hoddesdon invites applications for a Level 4 Procurement Apprenticeship. You will support the Procurement team while studying for a CIPS Diploma, gaining hands-on experience across supplier engagement, quotations, and reporting.

No prior procurement experience required. The role offers mentoring, regular feedback, and training through the apprenticeship programme, with potential for a future career in procurement and commercial roles.