Apprentice - Procurement (Level 4)

Siemens Mobility; Congleton; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job description

Starting salary: £23,016

Location: Congleton

Duration: 4 years

Start date: September 2025

Joining Siemens is more than just a job – It’s a rewarding journey with growth, benefits, and a diverse, encouraging environment. Your success, health and well-being matter to us.

You will join a community of like-minded early career professionals where you will have the opportunity to bond and grow with team-building activities and you’ll be able to solve real business problems.

Did you know we’ve scrapped the CV? We believe skills can be developed, and potential can be nurtured. We’re not so interested in what you’ve done – we care most about who you are and what you can do. Your CV will still need to be attached but it will not be seen by a hiring manager until the selection process has been completed.

We receive a lot of applications to our early careers programmes at Siemens and so we may close the advert early, please make sure you apply as soon as you can!

What would my working day be like?

You are encouraged to be in the office most of the time, as we believe this dynamic environment is the best place to learn, network and have fun whilst being an early careers professional.

Your role will include:

• Understand Procurement: Learn how procurement fits into our structure, budgets, and key regulations.
• Use Market Intelligence: Collect data to inform strategies and develop business cases.
• Apply Commercial Models: Deliver value, influence behaviours, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with Procurement, Finance, and other functions to create solutions that meet business needs.
• Manage Stakeholders: Build relationships, assess market demand, and explore routes.
• Benchmark and Source: Evaluate costs, contribute to sourcing plans with Corporate Social Responsibility goals, and notify suppliers of requirements.

What do I need to apply?

We are looking for forward-thinking, inquisitive candidates that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• You think logically, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving.
• You enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions.
• You can work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change.
• Identify with our values of Zero Harm, Innovative, Excellent and Responsible and show a strong Growth Mindset.
• Be excited by the prospect of working for the Siemens Digital Industries Division, and in our customers’ industries.

Minimum educational requirements:

You will have achieved or be on track to achieve at least 3 GCSE's grade 4 or above including Maths and English language.

What is in it for me?

Through working at Siemens, you will have access to a wide range of benefits.

Siemens offers 26 days of paid holiday, and we embrace our corporate responsibility, offering 5 paid volunteering days that allow you to make a meaningful impact on society. We also offer discounts on everyday spending as well as subsidised gym memberships and more.

To celebrate completing your early careers programme, you will also be invited to our Early Careers Gala!

We believe belonging transforms...

At Siemens, diversity isn't just a word – it's our driving force for innovation. We take pride in our inclusive work environment, and we ensure everyone is seen. Having a broader and deeper range of perspectives at Siemens supports our ability to remain innovative. It enables us to continue creating world-class solutions, products, and services that transform the everyday.

We always want to ensure we accommodate everyone at Siemens; If your application makes it to the assessment stage of our process, please reach out to the recruiter who has been in contact with you and let us know of any requirements you have.

'Belonging Transforms’ is at the heart of Siemens Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; learn more with this link.

The future is exciting at Siemens, and we’d love you to be a part of it.