Procurement Trainee

United Infrastructure Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured in-house procurement pathway

Hands-on exposure to commercial procurement

Potential future sponsorship for CIPS qualifications

Competitive apprentice salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Warrington is seeking a motivated Procurement Trainee to develop into a Buyer. This role offers a structured in-house procurement pathway focusing on commercial skills, supplier relationships, and decision-making. Candidates are expected to be determined, with a strong desire to learn and succeed in procurement. The position also provides exposure to various procurement functions and offers clear progression opportunities into Buyer roles.

Qualifications

• Motivated with a keen interest in commercial decision-making.
• Determined to learn in a structured procurement environment.
• Strong aptitude for teamwork and communication.
• Market research, benchmarking and value-for-money assessments.
• Inventory monitoring and coordination with operational teams.
• Procurement documentation, systems maintenance and governance.
• Invoice reconciliation and financial controls.
• Administrative and analytical support to the procurement team.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders for goods and services.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and performance tracking.
• Support market research and cost analysis initiatives.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate re-order requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and systems.
• Develop an understanding of cost drivers, pricing structures, and commercial risk.
• Support monitoring of stock levels and coordination of re-order requirements.
• Work closely with operational teams to understand demand and commercial impact.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update internal systems.
• Support compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Assist with invoice matching and resolution of discrepancies with finance teams.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to the procurement team.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Supplier relationship management

Market research

Inventory monitoring

Procurement documentation

Financial controls

Administrative support

Job description

United Infrastructure

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and commercially curious Procurement Trainee to join our Procurement team based in Lingley, Warrington. This role is designed for an individual who aspires to develop into a Buyer, with a strong interest in commercial decision‑making, supplier relationships, and value for money.

This position offers a structured, in‑house procurement pathway, focused on developing commercial awareness alongside core procurement and purchasing skills. Practical procurement experience is not essential; instead, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, determination, and aptitude to work hard, who wants to build a long‑term career in procurement and buying.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order & Buying Support
  • Raise, process, and track purchase orders for goods and services.
  • Support buying decisions through price comparison, supplier communication, and basic commercial analysis.
• Supplier & Commercial Support
  • Assist with supplier onboarding, data management, and ongoing supplier engagement.
  • Support supplier performance tracking and contribute to value‑for‑money assessments.
• Market & Cost Awareness
  • Assist with market research, benchmarking, and quotation analysis.
  • Develop an understanding of cost drivers, pricing structures, and commercial risk.
• Inventory & Operational Support
  • Support monitoring of stock levels and coordination of re‑order requirements.
  • Work closely with operational teams to understand demand and commercial impact.
• Documentation, Systems & Governance
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and update internal systems.
  • Support compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Invoice & Financial Controls
  • Assist with invoice matching and resolution of discrepancies with finance teams.
• General Team Support
  • Provide administrative and analytical support to the procurement team as required.

Qualifications

• Under the guidance of experienced procurement professionals, the Procurement Apprentice will gain experience across the following areas:
• Buying decisions and price comparison.
• Supplier relationship management and onboarding.
• Market research, benchmarking and value‑for‑money assessments.
• Inventory monitoring and coordination with operational teams.
• Procurement documentation, systems maintenance and governance.
• Invoice reconciliation and financial controls.
• Administrative and analytical support to the procurement team.

Benefits

• Structured in‑house procurement pathway aligned to a Buyer development pathway.
• Hands‑on exposure to commercial procurement and supply‑chain activity.
• Potential future sponsorship for CIPS qualifications, subject to performance and business need.
• Competitive apprentice salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear progression opportunities into Buyer or Assistant Buyer roles.