Procurement Support Officer (Apprenticeship)

We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience By clicking the Accept button, you agree to us doing so. Accept No, thanks Skip to main content Main navigation My B&D Logout Search Search Services Help improve your council website! We're redesigning our website and we'd love your help! Whether you've got two minutes or twenty, every piece of feedback helps us create a better experience. See the surveys available right now Hide Procurement Support Officer (Apprenticeship) Apply online About this job Are you looking for a career where you can learn, grow and make a practical difference from day one? This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to start your journey in procurement, commercial services and contract management while gaining a recognised qualification and valuable workplace experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Procurement Support Officer Apprentice to join our Corporate Procurement service. Procurement is about helping the Council buy the goods, works and services it needs in a fair, transparent and effective way. This could include anything from everyday supplies to services that support local residents, communities and frontline teams. You will support the team by helping to respond to procurement enquiries, manage requests, obtain quotes, support mini-competitions, process purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement and contract records. You will also help with reporting, research, supplier liaison, document management and general administration across the service. You will be part of the Governance, Systems and Standards Team, supporting colleagues across the Council to access the right advice, information and support. You will gain experience of how public sector procurement works, how suppliers are engaged, how contracts are recorded and monitored, and how good procurement helps deliver value for money and better outcomes for residents. This is an apprenticeship role, so you will not be expected to know everything on day one. You will be supported by your manager, colleagues and training provider to develop your skills, confidence and understanding. Alongside your day-to-day work, you will complete learning activities linked to a relevant Level 3 or Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain Apprenticeship. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build a professional career, enjoys working with people, likes being organised and accurate, and is keen to learn how commercial decisions support public services.   Special requirements for this post The successful candidate will be required to take part in and complete learning activities linked to the Level 3 or Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain Apprenticeship. This may include attending training sessions, completing coursework, gathering workplace evidence, taking part in reviews and applying learning within the role. You will need to be able to use Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, or be willing and able to learn how to use these and other digital systems confidently. The role involves working with information, records and documents, so you will need to be accurate, organised and able to pay attention to detail. You will also need to handle information appropriately and follow Council policies and procedures, including those relating to procurement, data protection, information governance, equality and diversity, health and safety, records management and employee standards. You will be expected to communicate professionally with colleagues, customers and suppliers. This means being polite, helpful, responsive and able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with information that is not publicly available. You may also be asked to support procurement events, internal communications, reporting activity and general administrative duties. These duties will be appropriate to the level of the role and will support your apprenticeship development.   About you You do not need pr