Procurement Apprentice

Procurement Apprentice

Reference number: JR246962

Location: Hybrid - between home and our offices in Manchester

Working pattern: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Grade: A

Salary: £23,300 - £24,570 per annum

We are looking for a Procurement Apprentice to join our team. This role is ideal for someone eager to start a career in procurement.

The Procurement Apprentice will support the Procurement team in delivering effective supplier management, cost efficiencies, and improved procurement processes.

This role is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement while completing a relevant apprenticeship programme to build the skills necessary for a successful career in procurement.

As the Procurement Apprentice, you will:

• Assist with supplier onboarding, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

• Support the Procurement Manager in sourcing activities, including gathering supplier quotes and comparing options.

• Maintain and update procurement records and supplier databases with accuracy.

• Collaborate with the finance team to track purchase orders and ensure timely processing.

• Help monitor supplier performance through data analysis and feedback collection.

• Assist with Kaplan's sustainability objectives and reporting.

• Participate in team meetings to contribute to discussions on process improvement.

• Engage in formal training sessions as part of your apprenticeship, applying learnings to your daily tasks.

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What you'll bring to the role

The successful candidate will bring:

• A commitment to completing a Level 3 or Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain apprenticeship.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.

• Confidence in using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook).

• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• A passion for sustainability and an understanding of its importance in procurement (desirable).
  

What we do

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.

We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world's largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

What we believe in

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.

Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.

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Our Values

We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.

• Act with integrity

• Empower and support

• Create opportunity

• Grow knowledge

• Drive results together

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on 23rd May 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team .

Disability Confident Scheme

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as found in the "What you'll bring to the role " section of the job description. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.

Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.