Procurement Apprentice

Summary

Delt Shared Services are excited to offer an amazing opportunity to join our team in Plymouth as a Procurement Apprentice. This Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship is your gateway to a rewarding career in procurement, with hands-on experience, mentorship from industry professionals, and a nationally recognised qualification.

Annual wage: £21,109 a year
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Training course: Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Times are to be confirmed. No evening or weekend work required.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 31 October
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Support operational procurement – managing purchase orders, monitoring delivery timelines, and assisting with supplier performance reviews.
Ensure compliance and due diligence – maintain records and contribute to risk reporting.
Assist in continuous improvement projects – help optimise procurement processes, drive value, and support sustainable supplier relationships.
Gain skills in category strategy and contracting – learn how to create and execute strategies to maximise value.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders – build your communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.

Where you’ll work

2 Derriford Park

Derriford Business Park

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 5QZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

APA PROCUREMENT TRAINING 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

Training will all take place at work, with the opportunity to work from home a couple of days per week. You will undertake weekly online interactive learning sessions with a CIPS trainer, and have 121 monthly reviews.

More training information

APA's apprenticeship programmes are unique and offer many benefits including:

Individual and learner- led personal support
100% pass rate at EPA
CIPS Centre of Excellence for 15 consecutive years
Rated Good from Ofsted and striving for Outstanding
Highly qualified and experienced team of qualified CIPS trainers
CIPS exam pass rates are 20% higher than the global CIPS average

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade C or above)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Delt exists to help our partners and clients do amazing things. Sounds simple? This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to work within our busy Payroll Team supporting our customers including NHS, Teachers, and Local Government and third sector organisations, paying circa 7500 as part of our Payroll Bureau. “WE HELP PEOPLE DO AMAZING THINGS.” Over 300 jobs, that would have otherwise left the region, are now supported through our services. We support more than 200 service areas across 300 locations.

https://deltservices.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Ability to buy/sell holidays. Ongoing training and development opportunities outside your apprenticeship. Subsidised events. Charity leave. Employee discount scheme.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is a fantastic step toward a successful procurement career. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge, practical experience, and a formal qualification to advance your professional journey. Our team is dedicated to empowering you to succeed, with hands-on guidance and opportunities to make a real impact from day one.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED

Jenn Scott

jenn.scott@deltservices.co.uk

01752580301

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288671.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 6 December at 11:59pm)

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