Procurement Apprentice

CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.

The Role
CPI are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Apprentice Buyer to join our Procurement Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement while working towards professional qualifications. You will assist in purchasing goods, works, and services efficiently and in line with CPI’s policies and public procurement regulations.

Key Responsibilities
As an Apprentice Buyer, you will:

• Assist with tenders and procurement exercises to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Liaise with suppliers to coordinate deliveries and expedite orders when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and a compliant audit trail for all procurement activities.
• Support transactional and operational duties within the department.
• Ensure accurate data entry into CPI’s finance and purchase order systems.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maximise value for money while maintaining compliance.
• Escalate issues to senior leadership when appropriate.

About You
We’re looking for someone who is:

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Willing to work towards CIPS Levels 3 & 4.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• A clear communicator who can engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, professional, and able to work under pressure.

Desirable:

• CIPS Level 2 or IoSCM Level 2 qualification.
• Experience in a busy office environment.

At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking

Find out more about our culture and benefits.

What We Offer

• A structured apprenticeship programme with on-the-job training.
• Support to achieve professional procurement qualifications.
• The chance to work on exciting projects that make a real impact.

Please note that the assessment centre for this role take place on Wednesday 14^th January.

CPI is an organisation based in the UK. Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK, sponsorship may be available.