Procurement Apprentice

Sunderland City Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local authority in Gateshead is offering a Fixed Term Apprenticeship in Procurement. This program provides hands-on experience in public sector procurement, combined with structured learning towards CIPS qualifications. As a Procurement Apprentice, you will work directly with experienced colleagues, developing key skills and delivering procurement solutions for the council. This role promises diverse responsibilities and excellent career prospects in procurement.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Structured learning programme

Earn a salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs including English Language and Maths.
• Studying towards CIPS qualifications.
• Achievement of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in public sector procurement.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues.
• Develop procurement solutions for the council.

Education

Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply

CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Level 6 Senior Procurement Supply Chain Professional

Minimum of 4 GCSEs including English Language and Maths at Grades 9-4/A

Achievement of (or studying towards) 3 A Levels worth 120 UCAS points

Job description

u 54 month Fixed Term Apprentice (Procurement Degree) Level 6 / u Have you considered a career in procurement? It's a fantastic choice, with continuous professional development, varied and rewarding work, as well as great career prospects! With Sunderland City Council's procurement apprenticeship, you will benefit from a structured learning programme, get hands‑on experience and earn a salary. Sunderland City Council is proud to be part of a new regional apprenticeship programme, designed to launch the careers of the next generation of procurement professionals. As a Procurement Apprentice, you will be employed directly by Sunderland City Council, gaining hands‑on experience in public sector procurement while working alongside experienced colleagues. At the same time, you'll be part of a wider regional cohort of apprentices supported by the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO). The apprenticeship programme is delivered by specialist training provider SRSCC, combining face‑to‑face teaching at the Northern Design Centre in Gateshead with remote tutor support. You'll study towards Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualifications and build core procurement knowledge and skills. You will work as part of our team of procurement professionals, focussed on the development and delivery of procurement solutions for the council, whilst also developing key skills and knowledge through a combination of real‑world experience and dedicated training. The role is diverse and your responsibilities will increase as you progress through the development programme.

• Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply
• CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
• Level 6 Senior Procurement Supply Chain Professional, Minimum of 4 GCSEs (Obtained) which must include English Language and Maths at Grades 9-4 / A
• or above.
• Achievement of (or studying towards) 3 A Levels (or equivalent qualifications) worth 120 UCAS points (Predicted or Obtained).