Apprentice Procurement Level 4

Apprentice Procurement (Level
4)

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we’re looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Procurement Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

You’ll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams, developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and its processes. You will also earn a professional qualification that is equivalent to a first‑year under‑graduate degree.

All of this will allow you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders. You will also spend time with our procurement team.

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

You will be based in Coventry, the heart of our operations. The programme requires you to complete placements around procurement throughout your time in the role, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent.

You will be expected to study and complete CIPS Level 4 – the Diploma in Procurement and Supply, a professional qualification equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree.

In this exciting programme you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your one‑to‑one meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

• Understanding the market and how to use it to your best advantage
• Learning supplier and inventory management
• Learning the importance of spending time in a workplace and how financial decisions affect real‑world situations
• Building a network with customers and learning how to maintain relationships with other organisations
• CIPS Study includes sourcing, contracting, negotiation, risk management and supplier relationships

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and pride in your work
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment

Location:

Severn Trent Headquarters, Coventry CV1 2LZ
or Finham, Coventry CV3 6SD

Standard:
Procurement and supply chain practitioner

Link to Standard: https://sk

• Apprenticeship Level: 4
• Apprenticeship Duration: 18 months (excluding EPA)
• Starting Salary: £22,500
• Entry Criteria: GCSE Maths and English and Level 3 qualifications (A‑Levels, BTEC National, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, Level 3 advanced apprenticeship)
• Driving Requirements:
  No driving requirements for this role
• Working hours:
  
  37 hours per week Monday to Friday, across a 7am – 3.30pm / 7am – 3pm / 8am –…