Apprentice Procurement Support Officer

Contribute to the procurement service, by supporting officers working on larger, more complex procurements, through completing administrative, clerical, analytical tasks as required. Undertake small procurements to ensure the Council benefits from a robust, timely and competitive procurement process delivering best value for money. Undertake compliance checks on Requisition Purchase Orders and ensure corporate and regulatory compliance across procurement processes. Produce correspondence, tender documentation, contracts, data processing, retrieving and analysing data, and handling enquiries from a wide range of stakeholders. Manage generic Contracting and Procurement inboxes and distribute emails/enquiries to Contract and Procurement Team accordingly. 

Training:
Studying towards the Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant apprenticeship. Functional Skills, if required.

Training Outcome:

Although we can’t guarantee you a permanent job at the end of your apprenticeship, we will support you to apply for suitable roles within the council, and help make sure you are ready for a wider job search.

Employer Description:
Being part of the Southampton City Council team requires people who are willing to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available to us and to think and act in the best interests of our customers. Southampton City Council are responsible for providing a number of services to the residents of Southampton including waste, housing, benefits, libraries, community support, marriages etc. and our aim is to give our customers the best service possible.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Organisational Skills