Procurement Apprentice

Join a high-performing team, supporting & leading change through procurement. An opportunity for the right candidate who wants a career in procurement, learn about the profession & develop the skills required to progress. You will be encouraged & supported to introduce new innovative ways for the team to deliver effectively. Working across the Group, ensure principles of better buying & supply chain management become embedded. Delivering the best value, not the cheapest, to mitigate associated risks.

Apprenticeships are great. We believe in their power to inspire & launch amazing careers. A 5yr Apprentice Strategy has exciting opportunities including a variety of routes. Platform own & manage 47,000 homes across the Midlands. We make a real positive difference to lives & communities. Working here is more than a job. We are about growth & ambition. We continue to develop our program & grow our own talent. Platform colleagues have a set of values, that’s what we look for in people who join us.

Your journey will begin with the Category Management team, but throughout your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with all areas of the Procurement department, including our Buyers and Vendor Management Team. You will study the Commercial Procurement and Supply level 4 apprenticeship and gain the level 4 procurement and supply diploma with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). You will study at our location, virtually & Birmingham you will learn:

• Effective negotiation skills
• Office administration
• Project management
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Data analysis

Negotiating and working with colleagues across the Group to gain knowledge. Support ongoing projects, with a focus on delivering value for money for the Group and our end customers.