At a Glance
- Tasks: Support procurement activities and contribute to real projects from day one.
- Company: Join Kent County Council's innovative Commercial and Procurement Division.
- Benefits: Structured development programme, flexible working, and ongoing mentoring.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and offers excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in procurement.
- Qualifications: 2:2 degree or equivalent, with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Overview
As a Graduate Procurement Trainee, you'll join Kent County Council's Commercial and Procurement Division (CPD) to support the delivery of high‑quality procurement and contract management across a wide range of essential services.
You will gain hands‑on experience in areas including Growth and Communities; Environment and Waste; Highways and Transportation; Property and Facilities Management; Social Care; and Corporate Services (Finance, HR, ICT).
From day one, you will contribute to real projects and learn how strategic procurement drives strategic outcomes.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting Commercial and Procurement Managers with end‑to‑end procurement activities
- Assisting with tendering processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations
- Contributing to supplier performance management and risk mitigation
- Conducting market research and data analysis to inform decisions
- Building strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
- Using procurement systems to manage projects and reporting
- Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act2023
- What You'll Gain
- A structured two‑year graduate development programme
- Opportunity to complete the Level4 Procurement and Supply Chain Apprenticeship
- Exposure to varied, high‑impact procurement projects
- Increasing responsibility as your experience grows
- A strong professional network across the organisation
- Ongoing mentoring, coaching, and tailored learning opportunities
Qualifications
- 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in any subject
- GCSEs (grade4/C or above) in English and Maths
- Desired Skills and Experience
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Experience delivering tasks or projects to deadlines
- Good IT and report‑writing skills
- Commercial awareness and an interest in local government
- A proactive, adaptable approach in a fast‑paced environment
- Legal Requirements
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer‑facing position.
The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part7 of the Immigration Act2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Why Join Kent County Council?
At KCC, we don't just offer jobs — we develop careers. As part of our award‑winning Graduate Programme, you'll benefit from:
- A structured development pathway with an embedded apprenticeship
- Access to extensive e‑learning and our Digital Skills Hub
- Dedicated support from your manager and Graduate Team
- Opportunities to connect with professional networks across the organisation
- Flexible hybrid working, combining home and office‑based working
Work that works for you and us — let's talk flexibility!
KCC is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the county's working residents and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths, and those with caring responsibilities.
We aspire to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please apply soon, as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
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