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Apprentice Procurement Specialist

Abri • Eastleigh, England, United Kingdom • 3m ago

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to build a rewarding career in procurement? Do you have a keen eye for value, love working with people, and enjoy problem-solving? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for an Apprentice Procurement Specialist to join our team. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn, and develop essential skills in a fast-paced industry.

You’ll be working towards completing the Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) apprenticeship. Off the job training, and study time will be provided, where you’ll have the time to complete your portfolio work, attend relevant training courses, mentoring and being shadowed/shadowing others within the organisation.

You will join a small team who are passionate about procurement and doing the right thing. You will play a key role supporting colleagues with their purchasing activities and carry out all aspect of the role in line with Group Financial Regulations and procurement legislation.

You'll be an ambassador for Abri to internal and external customers alike so professionalism, politeness and a genuine desire to go above and beyond will all be musts.

We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude and willingness to learn, strong communication and organisational skills and a good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

If you're ready to take the first step towards an exciting career in procurement, we’d love to hear from you!

??If you need any help with your CV and application you can also contact our Employment Services team who can offer you support for free, just call 0800 432 0570.

Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage over 50,000 homes and various community assets, serving 114,000 customers. Silva Homes joined Abri in October 2023 making the group a financially stronger and more resilient organisation. To help deliver our services Abri work with 36 local authorities and 63 different parliamentary constituencies alongside partners in our community.

Silva will operate as a separate legal entity under the Abri Group umbrella before fully transferring in 2024.

We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?

We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.

We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most
We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone

As we grow, we’re re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.

More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at www.abri.co.uk.