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Temporary / Fixed Term
 
£14,101.80 per annum (£235.54 per week for the first 6 months & £306.84 thereafter, subjection to probation.

Procurement Apprentice

(Commercial Procurement and Supply, level 4)

Grade: HAPP1/ HAPP2


Salary:    £14,101.80 per annum (£235.54 per week for the first 6 months & £306.84 thereafter, subjection to probation.

Hours:    30 hours per week (over 5 days)

Contract: Temporary up to 24 months or upon successful completion of the apprenticeship


About the role

The role is part of a ‘grow your own’ programme within Strategic Procurement; whereby we actively develop staff within our department. This role will provide you with an opportunity to become a public sector procurement professional that will likely specialise in the construction sector (potentially another sector, depending upon development).


The role will include a development programme that will provide an introduction into public procurement, gradually exposing you to procurement systems, procurement support activities, through to undertaking simple procurements before progressing to higher value and more complex OJEU related procurements. You will have exposure to various categories to provide you with an understanding across a broad breadth of sectors, with a view of progressing into a construction sector, where focus is on high value, complex procurements. 


Main duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

  • Providing procurement related support to business units
  • Providing basic support in relation to the corporate procurement systems
  • Undertaking procurements to ensure Council benefits from a robust, timely and competitive procurement process delivering best value for money
  • Ensure corporate and regulatory compliance across procurement processes.
  • Providing generic support activities to the Head of Procurement and the department
  • Processing purchase orders and goods receipting
  • Collating management information as directed by managers
  • Undertaking data analysis activity
  • Liaising with suppliers
  • Production of correspondence, tender documentation, contracts, data processing, retrieving and analysing data, presentations and handling enquiries from a wide range of stakeholders both in person and over the telephone. 

The role is diverse and your level of responsibilities will increase aligned to your development programme. You will receive training in all aspects of the role, which will compliment your educational programme.


You will study towards a level 4 diploma in Procurement & Supply with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).


About you

  • You will have GCSEs in English and Math (grade C / 4 or above or equivalent)
  • You will have a positive ‘can do attitude’ and good work ethic.
  • Excellent time-keeping skills and presentable and professional at all times
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with great attention to detail
  • IT literate, good working knowledge of Good knowledge of MS Office i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
  • Adaptable & organised and able to prioritise
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Flexible and able to contribute to a team approach, where you will be required to build good relationships not only within your team, but also across all areas of the organisation.
  • Liaise effectively and professionally with staff, suppliers and outside agencies, always presenting a professional image of the Service and Council.
  • For this apprenticeship you must be 18 year and over (applications are strongly encouraged from 18- 24 year olds). 



Other Requirements / How to apply


Be a resident of the London Borough of Haringey or attended a school / further education institution within Haringey. 

If shortlisted you may be required to attend an assessment day with the training provider, to assess your eligibility, prior to being invited to interview.  


To find out more about this role, please contact Peter Capp, Procurement Strategic Partner on 020 8489 3979.


Support in completing your application is available by registering with the Haringey Employment & Skills Team, but you will need to make contact ASAP > HEST@haringey.gov.uk or calling 020 8489 2969, as there may be a waiting list during busy periods.


Closing Date: 5th March 2019

For further information please contact the Haringey Hub: Resourcinghub@haringey.gov.uk

This opportunity is closed to applications.