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Department: Supply Chain
Location: Derby, Manchester
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £20,706
Closing date: 25/07/2025
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Role Title: Apprentice Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner (Level 4)
Location: Derby or Manchester
We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
Are you ready to dive into the world of procurement and master the art of smart buying? If you’ve got a sharp mind for customer service, supply chains, and everything in between, we want you to join our team as a
Procurement Practitioner Apprentice.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Managing Supplier Relationships: You’ll learn how to build strong, long-lasting relationships with suppliers, ensuring we’re getting the best value for money.
Negotiating Like a Pro: Get hands-on experience in negotiating contracts and prices with suppliers to ensure we’re getting the best deal.
Process Improvement: Work on optimising procurement processes, making sure we’re operating efficiently, saving costs, and staying ahead of the competition.
Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse market trends and supplier performance to make informed, strategic decisions.
Supporting the Procurement Team: Be a key part of the team, assisting with purchasing decisions, managing orders, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
What We’re Looking For: We know you may not have a background in procurement yet, but we’d love to hear your passion for understanding more about suppliers and how procurement works.
Logical Thinker: You’re someone who can think logically and plan ahead, identifying opportunities to streamline processes.
Negotiation Skills: You’re a natural communicator with the ability to persuade and negotiate – whether it's securing a great deal or finding win-win solutions.
Attention to Detail: You’ll be managing contracts, prices, and supplier relationships, so you’ve got a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with Excel and eager to learn the latest procurement software and tools.
Ready to Learn: This is your chance to kick-start your career in procurement. You’ll be supported every step of the way, with training that helps you grow into an expert.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
Training & Development: Earn a Level 4 qualification while getting hands-on experience in procurement, alongside industry professionals who’ll mentor you.
Dynamic & Supportive Team: Join a team that’s passionate about procurement and always ready to help you learn and grow.
Real-World Impact: The decisions you make will directly influence our organization’s success, making this a truly impactful role.
Work-Life Balance: We believe in balancing hard work with flexibility – that means a supportive, flexible work environment where you can thrive.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Requirements of the role:
- GCSE grade 4/C in Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
- Left full time education.
- Right to live and work in the UK.
- Must not have a similar qualification at a higher level.
Pay And Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary of between £20,706 plus:-
- Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
- Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays).
- Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
- £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Company Related
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
