Procurement Apprentice at SOAS University of London

Procurement Apprentice at SOAS University of London

Apply From: 10/04/2025

Vacancy Description

• Learn about SOAS procurement policies and procedures, and how to follow them.
• Organise and attend customer and supplier meetings to learn about how the supply chain works.
• Attend relevant meetings and sector webinars to gain an excellent understanding of procurement in higher education and the wider public sector.
• Learn industry best practice around public and private procurement, contract management, supplier relationship management, and risk management including how Framework Agreements contribute to success.
• Learn about the role of sustainability, quality, diversity and inclusion in procurement.
• Work with colleagues across SOAS to develop professional relationships, understand how departments work together and how a university operates.
• Study Level 3 of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

Key Tasks

• Provide guidance and advice to internal and external stakeholders based on the content of the SOAS procurement policy.
• Support Procurement processes by conducting appropriate market research, drafting simple specifications and requesting quotes.
• Evaluate/analyse supplier bids/tenders and provide advice to stakeholders on which presents the best value and where risk lies.
• Produce ad-hoc data analysis, presentations, guidance and reports regarding procurement activity to aid strategic department and stakeholder decision-making.
• Take responsibility for supporting departments in setting up new suppliers on our finance system.
• Support departments by answering questions about raising purchase orders on our finance system.
• Working with the Accounts Payable team (1-2 days per week), take responsibility for inputting invoices, expense claims, and other purchase ledger/general ledger transactions in accordance with the School's financial regulations and procedures.
• Assist in departmental or supplier meetings, recording minutes and keeping stakeholders updated with information.
• Using appropriate, identified tools, analyse and present supplier data to provide departments with the information to make informed decisions regarding their requirements.
• Support the delivery of training to those interested in Procurement, presenting information and answering questions as appropriate.
• Lead on the development of a suite of training / guidance / information documents which easily explain procurement activity.
• Using Microsoft Office applications develop and present appropriate information for the procurement team, including writing news stories and content for the SOAS Intranet.

Key Details

Vacancy Title: Procurement Apprentice at SOAS University of London

Employer Description: SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

Vacancy Location: School Of Oriental & African Studies, 10 Thornhaugh Street, London WC1H 0XG

Wage Frequency: Custom

Number of Vacancies: 1

Vacancy Reference Number:

Key Dates:

Apply From: 10/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-04-:59:59

Interview Begin From:

Possible Start Date: 2025-04-:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided: Procurement and supply assistant (Level 3).

Learning Provider

THE WKCIC GROUP

Skills Required

Organisation skills, Communication skills