Procurement Apprentice

To answer the telephone and deal with queries/requests and take any detailed messages for the team. Deal with queries in a professional and efficient manner. To administer shared inboxes and ensure that queries are resolved or forwarded to the relevant team member in a timely way.  Undertake any other tasks as allocated by the Head of Procurement. Provide verbal guidance to requisitioners and inform them of the existing procedures/guidance available to help them remain compliant with Financial Regulations and legislation. Prioritise and organise own workload. To assist with new supplier set ups Be aware of and adhere to, the correct ethics in transacting in public business. To display a high standard of conduct and a professional approach when in contact with internal and external customers To participate in training sessions to assist in personal and departmental development To organise and prioritise workloads which have competing deadlines, whilst managing these conflicting demands efficiently. To provide the level of service and performance to meet the departmental objectives as defined by The Head of Procurement To answer the telephone and deal with queries/requests and take any detailed messages for the tea Deal with queries in a professional and efficient manner. To administer shared inboxes and ensure that queries are resolved or forwarded to the relevant team member in a timely way. Undertake any other tasks as allocated by the Head of Procurement. Provide verbal guidance to requisitioners and inform them of the existing procedures/guidance available to help them remain compliant with Financial Regulations and legislation. Prioritise and organise own workload. To assist with new supplier set ups Be aware of and adhere to, the correct ethics in transacting in public business. To display a high standard of conduct and a professional approach when in contact with internal and external customers To participate in training sessions to assist in personal and departmental development To organise and prioritise workloads which have competing deadlines, whilst managing these conflicting demands efficiently To provide the level of service and performance to meet the departmental objectives as defined by The Head of Procurement

Training:

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship qualification-

Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours Day release to attend college at Havering (RM11 2LL) or Hackney (N1 5HQ)

Training Outcome:
Possibilty of permanent position upon completion of apprenticeship

Employer Description:
New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £110m, 30,000 students and 2000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country. Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers. East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.

Working Hours :
Normal working hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. With one hour for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative