Procurement and supply assistant

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Sales, marketing and procurement

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

The process of procurement or buying low value goods and services.

Support the preparation of tender documents and supplier questionnaires

Research and identify potential suppliers for goods and services

Assist with evaluation of supplier proposals and quotations

Process purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement records

Monitor supplier delivery performance and flag issues to senior buyers

Carry out spend analysis and help identify savings opportunities

Communicate with suppliers on orders, queries, and performance matters

Procurement and supply chain management principles and best practice

The tendering process including specification writing and supplier selection

Contract management and supplier performance monitoring

Public procurement regulations and commercial law fundamentals

Cost analysis and understanding of total cost of ownership in procurement

Ethical sourcing, sustainability, and social value in procurement decisions

Supplier relationship management and how to build effective supply chains

Ready to look for a place?

See live Procurement and supply assistant apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.