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Procurement Apprentice

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Procurement Apprentice

£22737

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Solihull

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: edcb58aa08504744af0b01677e910691

Full Job Description

  • Work under supervision to learn and undertake routine procurement activities including quotation and/or tender documentation, electronic tendering of low-to-mid value procurement projects, updating databases and maintaining records, analyse information, produce reports as well as building relationships with customers and answering queries

  • Develop basic understanding of applicable legislation, Council rules, toolkits, guidance and strategies and ensuring compliance when undertaking procurement activity

  • Constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with your own development and that of your role


    • The training you will be getting

    Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply apprenticeship standard (including Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply 'Foundation Diploma in Procurement and Supply').

    There will be day release for the training.

    There is no guarantee of a permanent role on successful completion of the apprenticeship. However, you will have attained a level 4 qualification., Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
    GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
    A Level or equivalent Any (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
    A Level or equivalent Any (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

    Here at Solihull Council we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull's success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision. As such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people's lives and can help us to continue building on our success.

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience


    • Apprenticeship standard

    Commercial procurement and supply (formerly Public sector commercial professional)

    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)