Procurement Apprentice - York - HuntingtonWe’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin their career through a Procurement Apprenticeship. This role provides structured training, valuable on‑the‑job experience, and the chance to develop skills that will set you up for long-term success.At Portakabin, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.We’re on the search for a highly motivated Procurement apprentice to join our join our Procurement team in our Head Office, York. If you’re an ambitious and hardworking self-starter, who is looking to earn while you learn, then we want to hear from you.As a Procurement Apprentice at Portakabin, you will be based at our Head Office in York. Your role will support the Procurement Manager by working closely with the central Procurement function to help meet the business’s operational needs. Your responsibilities will include general administration for the team, such as carrying out supplier onboarding checks, processing non‑stock requisitions, and validating new part numbers with accurate costings. You will also maintain standing data, resolve invoice queries linked to manufacturing orders, and ensure all supplier accreditations remain up to date. In addition, you will assist with project tender activities, including creating Bills of Materials (BOMs), supporting supplier negotiations, managing part numbers and drawings, and helping prepare all elements of tender documentation. The role will also involve supporting ‘Indirect’ procurement projects, such as energy and waste contract activities.Your two‑year Level 3 Procurement apprenticeship will be delivered through a blended learning approach, supported by our learning provider, QA Apprenticeships. As part of the programme, you will work towards achieving your Level 3 CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply, providing you with a strong foundation for a future career in procurement. Our apprenticeship has been designed to support you at every stage of your development, and throughout the programme you will be stretched, challenged and fully supported by a business that is committed to your professional growth.Role Details:· Annual Salary - £19,000· Role based: Portakabin Head Office, Huntington, York, YO32 9PT· Contract type: 36.25 hours per week · Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays In this role you will be required to:• Process requisitions: Manage and process requisition orders to ensure timely procurement of goods and services required by the company.• Resolve invoice queries: Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to invoices to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.• Enquire about and pricing new products: Conduct inquiries and obtain pricing information for new products to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.• Run reports for spend analysis for Category Managers: Generate and run detailed spend analysis reports to provide Category Managers with insights for budget management and strategic planning.• Validate documents submitted for new suppliers: Review and validate all documents submitted by potential new suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards and reliability within the supply chain.• Validate project tender packages and the analysis of the data that is returned. Essential Requirements and ApplyingWhat we’re looking for…. • 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above (A – C) including Maths and English• 2 A Levels or equivalent i.e. T-Level (desirable not essential)• Ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally, with a mindset to deliver the best for Portakabin.• A candidate with a positive attitude and a real desire to learn • Fantastic communication skills – both in person and virtually!• A strong understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint• Excellent organisation, planning skills and attention to detail • An understanding of project planning principles (desirable but not essential)We have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto have successful careers elsewhere. Our workplace culture will allow you to pick up not only the knowledge and skills to be used in your future career but also experience working in a professional but relaxed environment that will give you the confidence to excel in your role and develop as a professional.We truly believe that we put our people at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the job security and development opportunities that are rare in the current climate, so why not join us, and be a part of our continuing growth and success? With exciting future ambitions, we couldn’t think of a better time for you to join us!Apply… If interested, please submit your application as early as possible, applications will be reviewed on receipt. Important Dates: Closing Date - Monday, 13 AprilInterviews: Commencing April - You will be contacted for in person interviews.Offers issued: Mid-May NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.Benefits & Opportunities• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services • Employee Assistance Program • A chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off • Cycle to Work Scheme • Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)