2026 Procurement Apprenticeship

LAING O'ROURKE SERVICES LIMITED

Kent, Sale

Closes on Sunday 1 March 2026

Posted on 4 December 2025

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Summary

This apprenticeship will see you supporting the delivery of major construction projects, you will ensure technical excellence, assurance and performance across all projects and opportunities from pre-project, early engagement and work winning through to detailed delivery.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Annual salary increases throughout the duration of the apprenticeship 
Support for those working away from home

Training course
Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities  

  • To develop an understanding of basic Procurement and commercial principles of the function and assist the Line Manager in the implementation of Procurement strategies. 
  • To assist with Work Winning activity, as required.  

Whilst under supervision

  • Assist with the Procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services, in accordance with the Business Procurement Strategy. 
  • Develop and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and service providers, who are committed and aligned to LOR's values and will provide best value to LOR and support LOR as a Contractor of first choice.
  • Sourcing and formally agreeing to an appropriate supply chain.
  • Managing the formal tender process, including managing internal stakeholder engagement. 
  • Conducting a full commercial and technical review of all tender returns through engagement with other specialist functions (i.e. HSE, sustainability, technical compliance, quality, commercial, construction, planning, contractual services/ legal, logistics, industrial relations etc), as appropriate.
  • Providing robust and complete recommendations for formal award approval(s). 
  • Drafting, issue and execution of contracts, in accordance with LOR guidelines and corporate governance. 
  • Supply chain performance management and reporting. 
  • Develop an understanding of in-house opportunities through Design for Manufacture (DfMA) and self-delivery. 
  • Develop an understanding of the importance of an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services to ensuring compliance with the LOR corporate governance and
  • Procurement best practice throughout the Procurement process and the supply chain. 
  • To become informed of changes in legislation, best practice guidelines and develop skillsets that involve the supply chain and markets. 
  • Develop an understanding of the importance of sustainability in the procurement of goods and services. Championing LOR's sustainability agenda and encouraging innovative ideas and actions. 
  • To deliver internal Customer satisfaction throughout the Procurement process and lifecycle of the Project. 
  • Develop understanding and in turn ensure compliance with professional standards. 
  • To assist in the gathering and collation of category management information for reports in accordance with business requirements. 
  • Practical application of digital Procurement tools. Has a clear understanding of the importance of data sources and reporting to assist with core procurement processes. 
  • To gain product and category knowledge including development and innovation of materials, products and systems that may increase competitive advantage and cost-effective solutions.  

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Bridge Place Anchor Boulevard, Admirals Park Crossways, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6SN
  • Citygate 2, Cross Street, Sale, M33 7JR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTS LTD

Training course

Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders.
  • Interpret business requirements by assessing the demand for the product or service.
  • Undertake market analysis to establish potential routes to market.
  • Conduct benchmarking to evaluate costs against industry standards.
  • Prepare or contribute to the drafting of a sourcing plan which meets business needs, including corporate social responsibility factors.
  • Use the organisation's documentation designed for commercial procurement processes for the supply of goods and services.
  • Notify potential suppliers of proposal requirements.
  • Use selection and award criteria to source requirements from external suppliers evidencing how supplier bids are evaluated against them.
  • Analyse the financial implications of decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of purchased goods and services.
  • Support contract award and briefing of suppliers in line with the organisations processes and governance.
  • Monitor and manage contract performance to meet time, costs, service, and quality objectives.
  • Manage contract performance and advise suppliers on any areas for improvement.
  • Maintain contract documentation such as change control, version control.
  • Use IT and software to produce spreadsheets and presentation packages to communicate information.
  • Identify, raise, and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to resolve any issues or risks.
  • Analyses sustainability challenges and risks at each stage of the product or contract life cycle.
  • Manage information in accordance with policy and processes.
  • Continuously review work processes to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and simplify workflow.
  • Use available systems and tools to identify relevant data.
  • Interpret, analyse, and evaluate data through questioning to drive actionable intelligence and support decision making.
  • Use horizon scanning to identify future changes in procurement and contracting.
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders.
  • Interpret business requirements by assessing the demand for the product or service.
  • Undertake market analysis to establish potential routes to market.
  • Conduct benchmarking to evaluate costs against industry standards.
  • Prepare or contribute to the drafting of a sourcing plan which meets business needs, including corporate social responsibility factors.
  • Use the organisation's documentation designed for commercial procurement processes for the supply of goods and services.
  • Notify potential suppliers of proposal requirements.
  • Use selection and award criteria to source requirements from external suppliers evidencing how supplier bids are evaluated against them.
  • Analyse the financial implications of decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of purchased goods and services.
  • Support contract award and briefing of suppliers in line with the organisations processes and governance.
  • Monitor and manage contract performance to meet time, costs, service, and quality objectives.
  • Manage contract performance and advise suppliers on any areas for improvement.
  • Maintain contract documentation such as change control, version control.
  • Use IT and software to produce spreadsheets and presentation packages to communicate information.
  • Identify, raise, and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to resolve any issues or risks.
  • Analyses sustainability challenges and risks at each stage of the product or contract life cycle.
  • Manage information in accordance with policy and processes.
  • Continuously review work processes to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and simplify workflow.
  • Use available systems and tools to identify relevant data.
  • Interpret, analyse, and evaluate data through questioning to drive actionable intelligence and support decision making.
  • Use horizon scanning to identify future changes in procurement and contracting.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Our Technical Apprenticeship programme is developed for individuals with a passion for construction and engineering. It combines college and work-based training, allowing you to build your skills and gain a recognised qualification while working on some of the most exciting projects in the UK.

https://careers.laingorourke.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Private Medical Insurance. Life Insurance. Personal Accident and Injury Insurance. Income Protection Enhanced Pension. Discount Portal.

After this apprenticeship

You will stay within the business progressing to a Procurement Assistant.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003855.

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Closes on Sunday 1 March 2026

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