Kickstart Your Career in Procurement!
Procurement Apprentice
Ipswich, Suffolk | Full-time Apprenticeship | Vertas Group
£14,722- £15,000 per annum DOE
37.5 hours a week - 18-24 month apprenticeship

Are you ready to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Do you have a proactive mindset, a passion for learning, and a knack for organisation? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity just for you!

About us:
Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.
We are excited to welcome a new apprentice to our busy and friendly Procurement Team at Vertas Group. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, develop valuable skills, and work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your growth!

What You'll Be Doing:
As a Procurement Apprentice, you'll play a key role in supporting procurement activities across the Vertas Group.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Being the first point of contact for procurement-related queries.
• Advising stakeholders on procurement policies and procedures.
• Conducting supplier due diligence and supporting sourcing activities. - undertake the pre-qualification of potential suppliers using Smartsheet, e.g., insurance levels, technical capacity, sustainability, H & S etc in line with the business policies.
• Assisting with evaluations, contract mobilisations, and supplier negotiations.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting audits.
• Helping to analyse data for spend trends, cost-benefit analysis, and procurement decisions.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and supply chain partners.

What We're Looking For:
We're seeking someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, resourceful, and eager to learn.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines.
• Minimum Requirement: GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English.

What You'll Get in Return:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 26 after a year
• Royal London Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• Colleague loyalty discount scheme with LifeWorks Perks
• Medicash Health Cash Plan - funded by us!
• WeCare 24/7 support including remote GP and counselling
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Bike2Work & Tusker EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Annual Making the Difference Awards
• Refer a Friend Rewards
• Personal Development Opportunities - including Aspire to Inspire and self-led learning

Ready to Make a Difference?
This is more than just an apprenticeship - it's the first step in a rewarding career with one of the UK's most forward-thinking facilities management companies.
Apply today and become part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and impact.
Please reach out to Jess from Opus (Part of Vertas Group) on with a covering letter and updated CV.