Future Professional Associate Buyer Programme 2023

Are you interested in launching a career in procurement and supply chain management? Look no further than Cadent Gas' Future Professional Associate Buyer programme, where you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this dynamic field.

The role

Over the 24-mnth programme , you will work alongside experienced professionals to learn about the procurement process and supply chain management. You will be enrolled in the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) program, which is a globally recognized qualification for procurement professionals.

During your training, you will gain practical experience in all aspects of procurement, from sourcing suppliers to negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships. You will also learn how to analyse market trends and make strategic purchasing decisions to ensure Cadent Gas gets the best value for money.

At Cadent Gas, we believe in investing in our people and giving them the tools they need to succeed. As a Trainee Procurement and Supply Assistant, you will receive ongoing support and training to help you progress in your career. You will have access to a range of development opportunities, including workshops, training programs, and mentoring.

You’ll be supported on your journey every step of the way by a dedicated programme manager, business mentor, and line manager. Our community of trainees also provides the perfect support network, pulling from their personal experience they’ll provide guidance and assistance, and you’ll inspire each other from the very start.

At Cadent Gas, we value our employees and provide a supportive and collaborative work environment. We believe in developing and investing in talent, and we know that by supporting our future leaders and engineers to gain the very best skills, behaviours and experience, we’ll continue to have a bright, successful future, and you will too. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference every day. part of a team that makes a difference every day. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career.

What you will bring

• Educated to a minimum of 5 GCSE’s A*-C or grade 9-4
• 2 A levels grade A-C or equivalent education level or business experience
• Driving Licence preferred however not essential
• Curiosity, a willingness to learn & a thirst for knowledge
• Interest in commercial business perspective

What’s In It For You

Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:

• Funding and support towards your professional accreditation
• Ample opportunity for progression within the business
• Mentoring and guidance opportunities

Benefits

We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:

• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
• Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
  • hybrid working
  • flexible working
  • strong commitments to ED&I
  • generous family provision policies
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
• My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships

We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.

About Us

At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.