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Level 3 Procurement Apprentice

Croydon Works • Croydon, England, United Kingdom • £25.93k / year • 3m ago

At Croydon Council , we are committed to delivering exceptional services to our community. We are looking for two motivated and enthusiastic Level 3 Procurement Apprentices to join our dynamic procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in procurement while making a positive impact in your local area.

To be eligible for this Apprenticeship you will need Maths & English GCSE passes.

This is a 18 month contract based on the length of the level 3 course.

Why choose Procurement at Croydon?

You will undertake a structured programme that will expose you to all the key elements of Procurement.
You will gain hands-on experience while studying towards your Level 3 qualification in Procurement and Supply.
You will also receive training and mentorship from experienced professionals in the field from within the council.
The local government environment provides a positive, challenging environment where procurement is both about delivering optimal commercial solutions and also providing social value back to our local communities.
Croydon procurement is going through significant development; you can be part of this and learn from it.
As part of our ‘grow your own’ philosophy, there are potential opportunities for advancement within the council upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

What You’ll Do

Support Procurement Activities: Assist in the procurement process, including tendering, evaluation and contract award activities.
Help realise our transformation ambitions: Get involved in diverse improvement tasks that will help move procurement onto a more strategic footing as well as building our contract management skills across the council.
Contribute to our Performance and Development activities: Support development and embedding of local and national policies & legislation; supporting successful operation of our purchase to pay process; and production & analysis of procurement management information.
Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with various departments to understand their procurement needs and contribute to effective solutions.
Maintain Records: Help manage procurement documentation and ensure compliance with council policies and regulations.
Engage with Suppliers: Build relationships with suppliers and assist in evaluating their performance.

What We’re Looking For

Passion for Procurement: A keen interest in procurement and contract management.
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
Organisational Skills: Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Team Player: A collaborative spirit and willingness to learn from others.
Eligibility: Must meet the requirements for the apprenticeship programme (Level 3 standard).

Posted 8 days ago

Croydon Works