Procurement And Supply Assistant - Level 3

Globally Recognised, Industry-Leading Certification

Kickstart your career in procurement and supply with this entry-level apprenticeship. As a Procurement and Supply Assistant, you'll develop essential skills while supporting your organisation in buying low-value goods and services.

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Duration: Typically, 18 months (this does not include EPA period)

The broad purpose of the occupation is the process of procurement or buying low value goods and services. Procurement and supply assistants are vital for the smooth functioning of the procurement and supply department in any organisation.

They are often responsible for ensuring data is correctly administered and maintained in accordance with legislation of the organisation’s own procedures. They will use their knowledge of procurement regulations/policies to support the wider procurement team in tasks such as quotation and/or tender response evaluation, supplier database maintenance, purchase order review and conversion, and stakeholder liaison.

The individual will also often have purchasing requests and low risk contracts for which they will develop requests, quotes, or obtain prices and delivery. They will provide support in procurement to enable supplier selection, management and supplier closure and undertake a role in the management of supply delivery and quality assurance.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with their procurement teams as well as colleagues from other internal departments such as operational functions, finance, legal, IT, sales and marketing. This role also includes interaction with external stakeholders such as suppliers. This role may involve off site and supplier visits, however it will be mainly office based.

What can I expect?

Why choose us?

At Valkyrie, we take pride in our highly professional training staff and personalised service. Our dedicated team of specialist learning consultants brings extensive industry experience and expertise, ensuring you receive the best training available.

We customise our training delivery to align closely with national standards while meeting the specific needs of your organisation. Our flexible approach allows us to accommodate small groups, individuals, and various shift patterns.

We provide dedicated account management for every group of learners, ensuring employers are fully informed of progress and that any issues are addressed promptly and professionally. Our tutorials occur more frequently than the industry average.

Industry-Leading Certification

Assessment Requirements

Apprentices must complete the following before reaching the Gateway:

English & Mathematics: Achieve Level 2 qualifications (equivalent to Grades A*-C or 9-4 at GCSE) or a Level 2 Functional Skills program.
CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate: Must be successfully completed.
On-Program Duration: Minimum of 12 months.
Project Agreement: Obtain approval from the apprentice's EPAO and employer regarding the project title and scope.

Future Job Prospects & Learning Opportunities

With further study to level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply, you could progress on to becoming a Senior Buyer or Supply Chain Manager. Eventually, you could progress on to become the Head of Procurement or Supply Chain Director.