Job Description

Lanes Group is a nationwide leader in utility services, powered by a team of over 4,500 dedicated professionals. Our diverse subsidiaries enable us to deliver exceptional solutions across multiple sectors, driving a turnover of more than £500 million. Committed to excellence and innovation, we provide industry-leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us and become part of a dynamic, growing organisation that values diversity and champions professional development.

Purpose of the role:

As a Procurement and Supply Apprentice, you'll learn how to help a business buy the products, equipment, and services it needs to operate successfully. From ordering materials and working with suppliers to comparing prices and tracking deliveries, you'll play an important role in making sure teams have what they need, when they need it.

You'll gain hands-on experience working with colleagues across the business and learn how purchasing decisions can help save money, improve quality, and support sustainability goals. This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to build valuable commercial and business skills while earning and learning on the job.

If you enjoy being organised, solving problems, working with data, and building relationships with people, a career in procurement and supply could be a great fit for you. Through your apprenticeship, you'll develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to progress into a wide range of procurement, supply chain, and commercial careers.

Apprenticeship Information

• Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship
• Duration: Approximately 18 Months + EPA
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Hourly rate: £10.60 (The advertised salary range reflects variations in contracted weekly hours. Apprentice pay is calculated using a standard hourly rate, with annual salary adjusted according to the contractual hours available for the position. Working hour arrangements may vary based on age-related employment regulations and business requirements)
• Qualification delivered through an approved training provider
• Dedicated study time provided as part of your working week
• Ongoing support from your manager, mentor, and training provider

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Order Processing: Raising, chasing, and issuing purchase orders (POs) and ensuring requisitions have the correct financial approvals
• Quotation & Tendering: Assisting Buyers by collating quotes, drafting tender documents, and evaluating supplier responses.
• Supplier Sourcing: Helping identify new suppliers through market research to ensure the business gets the best value for money.
• Database Maintenance: Keeping the supplier database and product catalogues accurate, up-to-date, and fully compliant.
• Spend Analysis: Analysing financial and procurement data to track spend profiles, stock usage, and identify cost-saving trends.
• Negotiation: Supporting senior team members in negotiating price, delivery times, and contract conditions.
• Compliance: Ensuring all purchases adhere to corporate policies, internal standing financial instructions, and procurement regulations
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and Lanes Group as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Handle information confidentially and responsibly
• Complete all required apprenticeship training and assignments
• Apply learning in the workplace to build skills and knowledge
• Participate in regular progress reviews with manager and training provider
• Apprenticeship Work: Dedicating a portion of the working week (off-the-job training) to complete assignments, attend workshops, and build a professional portfolio

Qualifications & Training:

• Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent of Grade C-A*) or Functional Skills Level 2
• ICT literate in all Office applications

Living the Company Values: Our Values | Company Values | Lanes Group | Lanes Group

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations, this role holder is expected to:

• Leading Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.

• Nurturing Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.