Procurement Manager Review

Item: Procurement Manager at abrdn
Rating: 9.5
Author: Anonymous

by abrdn

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a Procurement Manager at abrdn mainly focusing on Consultancy/Professional Services. My role involves working on providing Procurement support and running through tender processes, engagements and secondments for stakeholders within the business.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Through the GA course and working at abrdn it has allowed me to develop new and existing skills. E.g. Different techniques used for questioning and how to respond to stakeholders which is a day to day activity for me.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is really enjoyable and through various projects has allowed access to senior stakeholders within abrdn

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured well and I am aware of what needs to be done and the expectations

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support received from colleagues at abrdn has been great. I have regular calls with my mentor, the Procurement team as a whole are supportive and even the senior stakeholders in the business have been great and even offer up more of their time after initial discussions.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Support from the training provider is good. The lecturers we have are all available and it is easy to reach out to them for any support.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Really well. I am able to use things learnt through the course to directly put to use in day to day activities. It also helps getting an understanding of the financial sector from direct work and through learning on the course

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yep, abrdn has a lot of extra-curricular activities to get involved in.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Personally I have a great time working at abrdn as everyone I have met within the business so far have been nice and supportive and the working environment in general is great

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to abrdn?

Be yourself, ask questions and get to know people