Procurement Projects Apprentice (Higher Apprentice)

You’ll be working with a great team, who will support, guide and mentor you as you learn more about the world of procurement. You’ll be supporting and working with colleagues in different Business areas across Yorkshire Housing, including Development, Investment, Finance, Governance, Technology and People. 

Here’s what you’ll be getting up to: 

Helping with all stages of the procurement process, working closely with different teams. Spotting and reducing risks to make sure procurement follows the correct process. Managing suppliers and working with colleagues to make sure goods and services are delivered as promised. Researching suppliers and the market to find opportunities and risks. Supporting YH colleagues in managing contracts and maintaining good relationships with suppliers. Looking at the total cost of contracts to make sure value is being delivered throughout. Analysing spending and checking supplier performance to make sure everything’s on track. Helping negotiate terms with suppliers to get the best deal. But that's not all – you’ll also spend time with our internal teams to understand more about contract and supplier management side. It’s your chance to learn, grow, and be part of something exciting!  

Training:

At Yorkshire Housing, we own and manage over 20,000 homes across the Yorkshire region. Providing our customers with a place they’re proud to call home is at the core of what we do. But our service doesn’t stop when the keys are in the door.  

As we continue to develop new homes and our customer base expands, it’s more important than ever that we look towards our future talent and ensure we have the best people in place to provide excellent support to our customers. As a Procurement Projects Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in making this happen. You'll also be working towards completing a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply via online study.

Training Outcome:
At the end of your apprenticeship we’ll strive to work together to support you into a progression role.

Employer Description:
At Yorkshire Housing, we own and manage over 20,000 homes across the Yorkshire region. Providing our customers with a place they’re proud to call home is at the core of what we do. But our service doesn’t stop when the keys are in the door. As we continue to develop new homes and our customer base expands, it’s more important than ever that we look towards our future talent and ensure we have the best people in place to provide excellent support to our customers. As a Procurement Projects Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in making this happen.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday - 7 hours per day. Start and finish times to be confirmed.

Skills:
IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Initiative,Work experience similar role,Driven and self-motivated,Can manage own workload,Methodical approach to work,A passion to learn and apply,Strong communication skills,Excellent teamwork skills,Report writing