Apprentice Procurement Assistant
2 days ago
Hoddesdon
Level 4 Procurement Apprenticeship | CIPS Diploma | SRSCCLocation: Hoddesdon, HertfordshireContract : Full-time, 40 hours per weekSalary: Up to £10 p/h plus Benefits & Course feesStart: October 2026VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.About the roleThe Procurement Apprentice role will provide day-to-day support to the Procurement team while developing an understanding of the various functions of the Procurement department whilst working towards a recognised Procurement qualification (CIPS). You will gain hands on experience from our experienced team, with regular feedback, mentoring and opportunities to learn from the team and the operational teams. You will also take part in training, reviews and development activities linked to your apprenticeship. The role is designed to build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a future career in procurement.What you'll be doingSupporting the team with day to day activities including:Liaising with site teams, promoting our preferred supply chain agreementsRequesting and analysing quotations and historical spend dataPreparing management reports and informationSupporting other procurement teams across VWUK through short-term secondments, including more transactional procurement, raising orders etcVisiting sites or suppliers when needed, building collaborative relationshipsAssist with maintaining the companies approved vendor databaseTake part in weekly team meetings, sharing wins, tackling challenges, and helping us hit and exceed our annual targets.Take part in training, feedback and development activities as part of the apprenticeship programme.Provide general administrative support to the teamAssist with updating systems as required.Work collaboratively with colleagues and show a willingness to learn from feedback and experience.About youYou do not need previous procurement experience, we are looking for someone who is organised, curious, reliable and keen to learn. You will enjoy writing, working with people, asking questions, using Microsoft Office and producing accurate, well-presented workYou'll needKnowledge of Microsoft suite productsExcellent communication skills with the ability to develop relationships at all levelsThe ability to manage multiple projects at any one timeHigh attention to detail and accuracyMaths and EnglishYou do not need to already hold GCSE Maths or English to apply. If required, support will be provided as part of the apprenticeship to help you achieve the appropriate level alongside your job.Why work with us?This is a great opportunity to start a career in work winning, helping VolkerHighways secure the projects that keep communities moving, from highways maintenance and street lighting to public realm and infrastructure improvements. You'll learn how strong writing, organisation, teamwork and attention to detail help turn opportunities into successful contract wins.VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.A permanent job with structured training and supportAlongside day-to-day experience, you will complete a Bid and Proposal Coordinator apprenticeship, developing skills in bid processes, proposal writing, customer requirements, compliance, document production and teamwork. Over time, this could lead to opportunities in bid coordination, bid writing, proposal management, business development or wider commercial roles.Fairness, inclusion and respectWe believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.If you need support with your application, please contact us atAdditional informationNote for Recruitment Agencies:Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directedVolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.#LI-NP1 #VHApprenticeshipTPBN1_UKTJ