Procurement Apprentice - Level 3
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,185 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17825_CBC |
Summary
Procurement Apprentice - Level 3
Job description
37 hours per week
Fixed Term up to 2 years
This is a new opportunity for you to join our corporate procurement unit and follow an apprenticeship, which will give you the skills and experience to pursue a career in Procurement.
Gaining on the job training and practical support to achieve a level 3 in Supply Chain Management, you will also have the opportunity to work alongside experienced category specialists.
You will support the team in providing a category management approach to procurement, support with the implementation and development of Procurement initiatives and maintain the corporate contracts register.
With a good standard of education (minimum of 5 GCSE's including maths and English and 2 A Levels or equivalent), you will have procurement generalist experience, good analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work with managers and employees across the organisation. Good attention to detail and the ability to work logically and a commitment to continuous learning and development will be key to your success.
Applications will not be considered for those who have already achieved a qualification at Level 3 or above, including degree level, in Supply Chain Management.
You will demonstrate a flexible approach to the role and should have an understanding of procurement within a Local Government setting.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Closing Date: 10 September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 12 September 2025
Interview Date: 24 September 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
37 hours per week
Fixed Term up to 2 years
This is a new opportunity for you to join our corporate procurement unit and follow an apprenticeship, which will give you the skills and experience to pursue a career in Procurement.
Gaining on the job training and practical support to achieve a level 3 in Supply Chain Management, you will also have the opportunity to work alongside experienced category specialists.
You will support the team in providing a category management approach to procurement, support with the implementation and development of Procurement initiatives and maintain the corporate contracts register.
With a good standard of education (minimum of 5 GCSE's including maths and English and 2 A Levels or equivalent), you will have procurement generalist experience, good analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work with managers and employees across the organisation. Good attention to detail and the ability to work logically and a commitment to continuous learning and development will be key to your success.
Applications will not be considered for those who have already achieved a qualification at Level 3 or above, including degree level, in Supply Chain Management.
You will demonstrate a flexible approach to the role and should have an understanding of procurement within a Local Government setting.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Closing Date: 10 September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 12 September 2025
Interview Date: 24 September 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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