Supply Chain Degree Apprentice

Supporting procurement colleagues in developing and delivering sourcing strategies to maximise value and achieve target savings through the; 

Delivery of compliant end to end sourcing projects Application of whole life costing principles including risk mitigation, process efficiency and financial benefit In-depth market analysis and market engagement Key stakeholder relationship development across the business All activities must ensure compliance to the Utility Contracts Regulations (UCR 2016) and Procurement Act (PA23) and Internal Governance You will also develop competencies and skills in the following areas Commercial acumen - knowledge and practical application from water, construction or other relevant sectors to deliver savings targets, quality services and effective contract delivery Negotiation – Proven ability to negotiate effectively and resolve disputes efficiently throughout the contract lifecycle  Sourcing – development and ongoing management of procurement strategies, managing the portfolio of simple & complex sourcing strategies, procurement processes and compliance with legislative and governance requirements.   Stakeholder management – ability to lead engagement with different business leads to understand needs to develop suitable commercial approaches that can achieve business plan targets.    Supplier management – application of supplier & vendor management, performance management and contract segmentation & treatment Procurement – to demonstrate a good understanding and application of relevant legislation and compliance in the procurement process

Training:

The Supply Chain Degree Apprentice will study the level 6 Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree through Leeds Trinity University.  

The training is delivered through a blended learning approach of on campus and virtual seminars to self-directed study. This is a 3-and-a-half-year programme with an additional period of 8 months end point assessment. 

During the programme the Apprentice will develop their knowledge in planning, forecasting, inventory and warehouse management, technology and E-business as well as supply chain strategies. 
 

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of the Apprenticeship the Apprentice will move into a substantive role that has a progression plan linked to pay increases. 

Employer Description:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. 
 
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.  
 
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Our People team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 37 hours per week, the hours will be agreed with the line manager.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working