Procurement Apprentice

The Company

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

The Role

Based at our Head Office in central Middlesbrough we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Level 4 Procurement Apprentice to join our Procurement Team. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills while working towards a nationally recognised CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Level 4 Diploma during a 24-month programme.

As a Level 4 Procurement Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting our procurement function. You’ll be involved in various aspects of the purchasing process, from sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers to contract management, data analysis and contributing to cost-saving initiatives. This is a learning-focused role where you will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to develop your procurement expertise.

Location: Queens Square, Middlesbrough TS2 1AH

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday 08.30 – 16.30, 35 hours per week

Main Duties:

• Sourcing Support: Assisting with identifying potential suppliers, conducting market research, and gathering information to support the sourcing process.
• Quotation and Tender Management: Helping to prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs) or invitations to tender (ITTs) and supporting the evaluation of supplier responses.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Contributing to the development and maintenance of good relationships with suppliers, assisting with communication and performance monitoring.
• Contract Support: Assisting with the drafting and administration of contracts, including monitoring contract performance and identifying any issues.
• Data Analysis: Collecting, analysing, and presenting procurement data to support decision-making, identify trends, and potential cost savings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with internal stakeholders across different departments to understand their needs and requirements.
• Use of Procurement Systems: Utilising IT systems and software for procurement processes, such as e-procurement platforms and the ERP system.
• Learning and Development: Actively participating in training and development activities, including working towards the CIPS Level 4 Diploma.

The Candidate:

With excellent communication, organisational skills and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy, the successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to work unsupervised when required. The successful candidate will also have excellent interpersonal skills with negotiation ability and be enthusiastic and motivated to start/progress into a procurement role in a professional environment. The ability to prioritise and plan tasks and activities are essential to the role to meet deadlines, as is computer literacy with a sound knowledge of Microsoft applications in particular Excel and Word.

Qualifications

3 A-Level passes at grades A* to C including English language and maths or equivalent.

Benefits:

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance, a generous sick pay scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to hr.recruitment@pdports.co.uk and use job reference PANW25.

All successful candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Day on Monday 9^th June 2025.

Closing Date:

Friday 30^th May 2025