First Central Insurance & Technology Group

Procurement and Supplier Management Apprentice - Higher (Level 4)

First Central Insurance & Technology Group (Employer)

The Apprentice Academy Limited (Training Provider)

Annual wage £18,000.00
35.0 hours per week Standard hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, though we’re happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process.
36 months (duration)
1 September 2022(start date)
RH16 3TP
Higher (Level 4)
Commercial procurement and supply (formerly Public sector commercial professional) (apprenticeship standard)
Sales, marketing & procurement (route)
20 May 2022 (application closing date)
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Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to apply for a 3 year Fast Track Procurement Apprenticeship position, based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. You will have the chance to gain a real understanding and develop your skills and competencies across a range of Procurement and Supplier management (P&SM) practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Take responsibility for supporting the P&SM team in their activities, such as project and contract management related activities, management of business support requests and maintaining an up-to-date view of key reporting and performance metrics.
  • Be a central point of contact in managing business partner queries relating to P&SM, working with the team to resolve
  • Support the new supplier set up process, ensuring that requests are correctly processed in line with governance requirements

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

You will work towards a 3 year Fast Track Procurement Apprenticeship gaining, on completion, a CIPS Level 4 Diploma. The programme will be delivered remotely, and you wil be given the neccesary (paid) time off during working hours to complete your studies.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Our intention is that you will remain with First Central on completion of your Apprenticeship, working within the P&SM Team.

Reality Check

If you’ve got a question about an application, interview, or working here at First Central, please feel free to drop us an email. Our address is recruitment@first-central.com

Skills Required

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, Initiative, Ambitious, Ability to work independently, Very good time management, Able to follow instructions, Eager to learn

Qualifications Required

GCSE or equivalent 5 x GCSEs inc Maths & English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent 2 Subjects (Grade C or above) Essential
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