CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.
Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.
From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.
CPI are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Procurement Apprentice to join our Procurement Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience of working in an exciting business within procurement whilest working towards professional qualifications. You will assist in purchasing goods, works, and services efficiently and in line with CPI’s policies and public procurement regulations and help manage contracts.
Key tasks
As an Procurement Apprentice, you will
Assist with tenders and procurement exercises to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Assist with managing contracts, to maintain, monitor and help build strong relationships and good contract performance.
Maintain accurate records and a compliant audit trail for all procurement activities.
Support transactional and operational duties within the department.
Ensure accurate data entry into CPI’s finance and purchase order systems.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to maximise value for money while maintaining compliance.
Escalate issues to senior leadership when appropriate.
What We Offer
A structured apprenticeship programme with on-the-job training.
Support to achieve professional procurement qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) including day release.
The chance to work on exciting projects that make a real impact.
Access to wider staff benefits.
For full details of this position please download the attached job description under Job Details.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Willing to work towards CIPS Levels 3 & 4.
Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
A clear communicator who can engage with stakeholders.
A Confident, Self-motivated, person who is able to work under pressure either as an individual and part of a team.
Desirable:
CIPS Level 2 or IoSCM Level 2 qualification.
Experience in a busy office environment.
At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:
Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
Generous pension scheme
Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
Flexible working
Learning and Development Opportunities
Free parking
Find out more about our culture and benefits.