Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprentice
A Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprentice is required. As part of our growing apprenticeship offering, we have an exciting opportunity to join the Mott Macdonald. An apprenticeship is a paid job where you will learn and gain valuable on the job experience, whilst also completing classroom-based learning with a training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification. Duties include: working alongside IT Procurement, purchasing and asset management teams to deliver value for money and reduced risks to Mott MacDonald through supplier negotiations.
Role
- Working alongside IT Procurement, Purchasing and Asset Management teams to deliver value for money and reduced risks to Mott MacDonald through supplier negotiations
- Assist business owners with the identification and sourcing of cost-effective and high-quality suppliers
- Assist with supplier due diligence checks using our ethical/reputational and financial viability tools
- Raise purchase order requests on behalf of business owners and track these through to completion
- Support the reporting of procurement metrics such as number of renewals/new purchases, number of suppliers and value of purchases managed by the teams
- Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders within the company on different purchases, including IT, Finance, Legal and Management
- Client and stakeholder engagement
- Assist the wider Procurement Team with additional tasks where required
- Building awareness of the Procurement Team throughout the wider business
- Get involved with our Early Career Professionals activities to develop skills and build a network, through seminars, training courses and learning on-the-job. This will supplement time spent on the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply qualification and allow practical application of knowledge
- Support will be provided by your line manager (IT Manager – Procurement), the IT Category Managers, and the network of apprentices within the company
- Academic support will also be received from college tutors, which will be linked through regular coordinated reviews between academic and company staff.
Training
As an apprentice you will work towards a Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). Training will be delivered online via day release.
- Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you may be offered a full-time role with Mott Macdonald
- You may also be supported in continuing your progression through university/degree apprenticeships as well as professional body registration
- You may be promoted to a more senior level within the company and train the next apprentices in this post, Mott Macdonald also offers ongoing training and development through your time with us.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Commercial procurement and supply (formerly Public sector commercial professional) (level 4)
- Training Provider
- THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
- Expected Duration
- 24 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 30th June 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 9th September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade 5 or B (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade 5 or B (Essential)
About the Employer
MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED
We’re a management, engineering and development consultancy which works on projects across the world. By challenging norms, we like to solve humanity’s most difficult problems. We’re committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of our staff as well as the environment, and communities in which we operate.
- Company
- MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED
- Location
- Mott Macdonald House, 8-10 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £20,700.00
- Posted
- Company
- MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED
- Location
- Mott Macdonald House, 8-10 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £20,700.00
- Posted