Procurement Apprentice

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Apprentice to join our Procurement team. In this role, you'll support the Procurement team with administrative and commercial tasks while learning procurement and supply processes. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands on experience and work towards professional qualifications, including CIPS sponsorship, while delivering value for money and positive outcomes for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide commercial and administrative support for procurement activities.
• Learn and apply procurement processes, including tendering and supplier engagement.
• Maintain accurate registers and tender management systems.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and contract management.
• Collect, analyse, and present data to inform business decisions.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

Full time role working 37 hours per week. Hybrid working is available with a minimum of two days per week in the office. You will be based in our Exeter office.

Employment Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of this role without requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

About the Candidate Essential Requirements

• Experience in an administrative role.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or willingness to work towards a Functional Skills Assessment.

Desirable

• Experience in procurement or commercial environments.

About LiveWest

At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Our values guide everything we do-from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.

Inclusion at LiveWest

LiveWest is a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

Join Us

Become part of a supportive team that values learning and development, giving you the opportunity to build a career in procurement while making a real difference to our customers and communities.

You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.