Procurement Apprenticeship

Join Laing O'Rourke as a Procurement Apprentice to support major construction projects and develop procurement expertise within a leading engineering firm.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing

• Progress through roles from Procurement Trainee to Assistant Procurement Manager during the programme.
• Work within central Procurement, project procurement, or category management teams under guidance of Line Manager and Professional Mentor.
• Assist with procurement of subcontractors, materials, plant, and services following the Business Procurement Strategy.
• Support Work Winning activities as required.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers aligned with LOR’s values.
• Manage formal tender processes including stakeholder engagement and commercial/technical reviews.
• Provide recommendations for formal award approvals and assist with contract drafting, issuing, and execution per LOR guidelines.
• Manage supply chain performance and reporting.
• Gain understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfMA) and self-delivery opportunities.
• Ensure ethical, compliant procurement practices aligned with corporate governance and best practice.
• Stay informed on legislation, best practices, and sustainability in procurement.
• Champion LOR’s sustainability agenda and encourage innovation.
• Deliver internal customer satisfaction throughout procurement lifecycle.
• Assist in gathering category management data and use digital procurement tools effectively.
• Develop product and category knowledge to support competitive and cost-effective solutions.

About You

The company is looking for

• A minimum of 96 UCAS points across 3 A-levels or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Personal accident and injury insurance
• Income protection
• Pension - basic & enhanced
• Annual leave
• Discounts portal
• Online doctor
• Voluntary benefits
• Work-life benefits
• Employee assistance programme
• Car/travel allowance

Training & Development

• Professional Apprenticeship Programme commencing September 2026.
• Mentorship from the Line Manager and the Professional Mentor.
• Development of procurement and commercial skills aligned with the L4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship standard.

Career Progression

• Progression from Procurement Apprentice to Procurement Trainee and then Assistant Procurement Manager during the programme.

How to Apply

• Submit your CV for review against the entry criteria.
• Complete online assessments evaluating workplace approach, critical thinking, and numerical reasoning.
• Record video interview responses to two questions.
• Attend an in-person assessment centre with individual tasks, interviews, and group activities.
• Receive feedback and outcome communication within two weeks of the assessment centre.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early application is encouraged.
• Contact the company for any required adjustments or support during the recruitment process.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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