2026 Graduate Procurement

Description

• Whilst under supervision, 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.
• To gather management information and collate reports in accordance with line management and functional requirements.
• Supply chain performance management and reporting.
• Compiling robust tender enquiries;
• Video Interview At this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently.
• Actioning the tender negotiation process;
• Providing robust and complete recommendations for formal award approval(s);
• To consolidate knowledge and understanding of supply chains and their interaction with LOR.
• Drafting, issue and execution of contracts, in accordance with LOR guidelines and Corporate governance;
• Managing the formal tender process;
• To upskill product knowledge including development and innovation of materials, products and systems that may increase competitive advantage and cost-effective solutions.
• Keep your manager fully advised of any issue/risk which has arisen or might arise, and which could affect the business/project
• Whilst under supervision, assist with the Procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services, in accordance with the Business Procurement Strategy and the individual Project(s) Procurement strategy, including but not limited to;
• To develop an understanding procurement and commercial principles of the function
• Sourcing and formally agreeing an appropriate supply chain (inclusive of vendor management process);
• To assist the Procurement Line Manager in the provision of a safe, robust and appropriate supply chain to deliver LOR's Business needs.
• To assist the Procurement Line Manager in the implementation of individual Project Procurement strategy.
• To apply ethical procurement practices 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.
• Conducting a full commercial and technical review of all tender returns through engagement with other specialist functions (i.e. HSE, technical compliance, quality, commercial, construction, planning, contractual services/ legal, logistics, industrial relations etc), as appropriate;
• To become informed of and keep abreast of changes in legislation, best practice guidelines etc that affect the supply chain and markets.
• Develop an understanding and promote the use of in-house opportunities through Design for Manufacture (DFMA) and self-delivery.
• To deliver internal Customer satisfaction throughout the Procurement process and lifecycle of the Project.
• To assist Work Winning activity, or project/head office transactions as required.

Requirements

• Practical application of Procurement; tools, techniques, data sources, analysis (i.e. price comparisons and sub-contractor quotations) and reporting in accordance with core procurement processes.
• Studying for or have obtained a Business or economics, logistics, supply chain management or purchasing degree. Other degrees will be considered for this role
• Online Assessment You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills.
• Begins studying towards the Procurement professional qualification.
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Begin to develop negotiation skills
• Your degree classification should be 2:2 or higher
• Studying a degree course with a clear route to professional accreditation
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Benefits

• Assessment Centre Our in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first-hand.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance