Procurement Apprentice

Summary

As a Level 4 Procurement Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting our procurement function. You'll be involved in various aspects of the purchasing process, from sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers to contract management, data analysis and contributing to cost-saving initiatives.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Additional pay: Bonus scheme

Training course

Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday 08.30 - 16.30, 35 hours per week

35 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Sourcing Support: Assisting with identifying potential suppliers, conducting market research, and gathering information to support the sourcing process.
Quotation and Tender Management: Helping to prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs) or invitations to tender (ITTs) and supporting the evaluation of supplier responses.
Supplier Relationship Management: Contributing to the development and maintenance of good relationships with suppliers, assisting with communication and performance monitoring.
Contract Support: Assisting with the drafting and administration of contracts, including monitoring contract performance and identifying any issues.
Data Analysis: Collecting, analysing, and presenting procurement data to support decision-making, identify trends, and potential cost savings.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with internal stakeholders across different departments to understand their needs and requirements.
Use of Procurement Systems: Utilising IT systems and software for procurement processes, such as e-procurement platforms and the ERP system.
Learning and Development: Actively participating in training and development activities, including working towards the CIPS Level 4 Diploma.

Where you’ll work

17-27 Queen's Square
Middlesbrough
TS2 1AH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CIPS CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Manage relationships with stakeholders.
Interpret business requirements by assessing the demand for the product or service.
Undertake market analysis to establish potential routes to market.
Conduct benchmarking to evaluate costs against industry standards.
Prepare or contribute to the drafting of a sourcing plan which meets business needs, including corporate social responsibility factors.
Use the organisation's documentation designed for commercial procurement processes for the supply of goods and services.
Notify potential suppliers of proposal requirements.
Use selection and award criteria to source requirements from external suppliers evidencing how supplier bids are evaluated against them.
Analyse the financial implications of decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of purchased goods and services.
Support contract award and briefing of suppliers in line with the organisations processes and governance.
Monitor and manage contract performance to meet time, costs, service, and quality objectives.
Manage contract performance and advise suppliers on any areas for improvement.
Maintain contract documentation such as change control, version control.
Use IT and software to produce spreadsheets and presentation packages to communicate information.
Identify, raise, and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to resolve any issues or risks.
Analyses sustainability challenges and risks at each stage of the product or contract life cycle.
Manage information in accordance with policy and processes.
Continuously review work processes to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and simplify workflow.
Use available systems and tools to identify relevant data.
Interpret, analyse, and evaluate data through questioning to drive actionable intelligence and support decision making.
Use horizon scanning to identify future changes in procurement and contracting.
Manage relationships with stakeholders.
Interpret business requirements by assessing the demand for the product or service.
Undertake market analysis to establish potential routes to market.
Conduct benchmarking to evaluate costs against industry standards.
Prepare or contribute to the drafting of a sourcing plan which meets business needs, including corporate social responsibility factors.
Use the organisation's documentation designed for commercial procurement processes for the supply of goods and services.
Notify potential suppliers of proposal requirements.
Use selection and award criteria to source requirements from external suppliers evidencing how supplier bids are evaluated against them.
Analyse the financial implications of decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of purchased goods and services.
Support contract award and briefing of suppliers in line with the organisations processes and governance.
Monitor and manage contract performance to meet time, costs, service, and quality objectives.
Manage contract performance and advise suppliers on any areas for improvement.
Maintain contract documentation such as change control, version control.
Use IT and software to produce spreadsheets and presentation packages to communicate information.
Identify, raise, and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to resolve any issues or risks.
Analyses sustainability challenges and risks at each stage of the product or contract life cycle.
Manage information in accordance with policy and processes.
Continuously review work processes to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and simplify workflow.
Use available systems and tools to identify relevant data.
Interpret, analyse, and evaluate data through questioning to drive actionable intelligence and support decision making.
Use horizon scanning to identify future changes in procurement and contracting.

Your training plan

Based at our Head Office in central Middlesbrough we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Level 4 Procurement and supply chain practitioner Apprentice to join our Procurement Team. This is a fantastic chance to gain real world experience and develop valuable skills while working towards a nationally recognised CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) Level 4 Diploma during a 24-month programme. This apprenticeship will also include training in Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

As a Level 4 Procurement Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting our procurement function. You'll be involved in various aspects of the purchasing process, from sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers to contract management, data analysis and contributing to cost-saving initiatives. This is a learning-focused role where you will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to develop your procurement expertise.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

n/a (grade n/a)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

PD Ports is one of the UK’s major port groups and the largest private employer in the Tees Valley. With headquarters based in the North East of England, PD Ports owns and operates Teesport, one of the UK’s most progressive ports, which supports over 22,000 jobs and generates £1.4bn to the economy every year.

https://www.pdports.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benefits: Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

As a Level 4 Procurement Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting our procurement function. You'll be involved in various aspects of the purchasing process, from sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers to contract management, data analysis and contributing to cost-saving initiatives. This is a learning-focused role where you will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to develop your procurement expertise.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PD TEESPORT LIMITED

Jas Kaur

jas.kaur@pdports.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316537.

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Closes on Friday 30 May 2025

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