United Infrastructure
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas:
Utility Infrastructure
Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
Social Infrastructure
Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and commercially curious Procurement Trainee to join our Procurement team based in Lingley, Warrington. This role is designed for an individual who aspires to develop into a Buyer, with a strong interest in commercial decision‑making, supplier relationships, and value for money.
This position offers a structured, in‑house procurement pathway, focused on developing commercial awareness alongside core procurement and purchasing skills. Practical procurement experience is not essential; instead, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, determination, and aptitude to work hard, who wants to build a long‑term career in procurement and buying.
Responsibilities
* Purchase Order & Buying Support
o Raise, process, and track purchase orders for goods and services.
o Support buying decisions through price comparison, supplier communication, and basic commercial analysis.
* Supplier & Commercial Support
o Assist with supplier onboarding, data management, and ongoing supplier engagement.
o Support supplier performance tracking and contribute to value‑for‑money assessments.
* Market & Cost Awareness
o Assist with market research, benchmarking, and quotation analysis.
o Develop an understanding of cost drivers, pricing structures, and commercial risk.
* Inventory & Operational Support
o Support monitoring of stock levels and coordination of re‑order requirements.
o Work closely with operational teams to understand demand and commercial impact.
* Documentation, Systems & Governance
o Maintain accurate procurement records and update internal systems.
o Support compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
* Invoice & Financial Controls
o Assist with invoice matching and resolution of discrepancies with finance teams.
* General Team Support
o Provide administrative and analytical support to the procurement team as required.
Qualifications
* Under the guidance of experienced procurement professionals, the Procurement Apprentice will gain experience across the following areas:
* Buying decisions and price comparison.
* Supplier relationship management and onboarding.
* Market research, benchmarking and value‑for‑money assessments.
* Inventory monitoring and coordination with operational teams.
* Procurement documentation, systems maintenance and governance.
* Invoice reconciliation and financial controls.
* Administrative and analytical support to the procurement team.
Benefits
* Structured in‑house procurement pathway aligned to a Buyer development pathway.
* Hands‑on exposure to commercial procurement and supply‑chain activity.
* Potential future sponsorship for CIPS qualifications, subject to performance and business need.
* Competitive apprentice salary.
* Comprehensive benefits package.
* Clear progression opportunities into Buyer or Assistant Buyer roles.
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