Procurement Apprentice

a. Studying towards the following qualifications:
• Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply (includes CIPS Level 4 Diploma)

• CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

• Level 6 Senior Procurement Supply Chain Professional (includes CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply)

b. Supporting the development of procurement projects to help NEPO achieve its strategic objectives.

c. Supporting the ongoing contract management of procurement solutions to ensure expected outcomes are achieved.

d. Adopting NEPO’s processes, policies and guidance to safeguard consistency, quality and achievement of desired outcomes.

e. Supporting stakeholder management, liaising with members, suppliers and wider stakeholders in a professional, customer-focused manner.

f. Utilising digital tools and systems to maximise efficiency and ensure compliance.

g. Undertaking data analysis and collating management information accurately and within timescales.

h. Producing correspondence, tender documentation, and presentations to a high standard.

i. Communicating in a professional manner with diverse stakeholders in writing, by telephone and in-person.

Training:

Working towards a Level 4 Procurement and supply chain practitioner apprenticeship standard. You will learn through a combination of face to face delivery at our site in Gateshead, where a tutor will visit you in person. You will also learn via live Teams sessions with your tutor. You will then sit exams to progress through your CIPS qualifications. 

Training Outcome:

You will be supported to achieve the following qualifications:

·       Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply

Upon completion, you will then begin:

·       CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Before progressing on to:

Level 6 Senior Procurement Supply Chain Professional

Employer Description:
NEPO works in partnership with councils in the North East and Tees Valley to deliver a programme of strategic procurement that creates economic, social and environmental benefits for the communities we serve. We also work closely with the region’s supply base to boost competitive skills, signpost tendering opportunities and improve procurement processes. We’re very excited about our apprenticeship vacancy! This is the first year of our regional procurement apprenticeship programme, where we are working with the twelve local authorities across the region to nurture the procurement talent of the future. This means that as well as being part of the NEPO team, you’ll be part of a community of region-wide apprentices. Whilst the regional programme is new, nurturing talent isn’t new to us, so you’ll be in safe hands! Based in modern offices at Gateshead’s Northern Design Centre, we offer a competitive apprenticeship salary, paid time to attend training, generous annual leave (28 days per year), and a local government pension. We also offer hybrid working with the opportunity to work from home following an induction period. We are committed to supporting you throughout your apprenticeship with a dedicated mentor, and additional training and development opportunities. Last but not least, our team are brilliant colleagues who will support you throughout your time at NEPO.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, typically 8.30am to 4.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working