Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship

The Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship develops the skills needed to manage budgets, navigate procurement life cycles and negotiate contracts. Apprentices also have the opportunity to build key professional behaviours, fostering positive stakeholder relationships and identifying opportunities to drive effective change.

This Level 4 programme is best suited to those with some junior experience in the industry. In addition, apprentices work towards the Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

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What’s Included

Gain a CIPS Level 4 qualification

Free practical short courses

Personalised support

Dedicated mentor

Study Options and Start Dates

Our apprenticeships are taught via live online workshops, supported by a one-to-one monthly trainer meeting with our subject experts. We have flexible start dates throughout the year. Get in touch with our team to find out more.

What’s Involved

Structure & Delivery

Our apprenticeships are delivered through a blend of virtual and face to face sessions, led by subject specialists. Our flexible delivery mode and small cohort sizes enable us to tailor apprenticeship programmes to your unique requirements.

Throughout the programme, apprentices will gain an understanding of key procurement and supply chain concepts, including:

Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply
Defining Business Need
Commercial Contracting
Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
Commercial Negotiation
Supply Relationships
Whole Life Asset Management
Procurement and Supply in Practice

The Procurement and Supply Chain Apprenticeship includes the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply. This means apprentices will automatically gain the CIPS Diploma by completing the apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements

For apprentices aged 16-18, achieving Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English is mandatory, unless already obtained the equivalent GCSE at grade 4/C or above.

For apprentices aged 19 and over, undertaking Functional Skills is optional but must be agreed with the employer.

Details of the Programme

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner apprentices will gain the following knowledge and skills, and will be able to exhibit the following behaviours:

Knowledge:

Context of Procurement and Supply – How an organisation’s money is spent and difference between private and public sector procurement.

Pre-Procurement and Market Engagement – Knowledge of cost and pricing models, commercial concepts, and business needs.

Contract and Supplier Management – How contract terms, conditions, and obligations affect delivery and supplier performance.

Skills:

Negotiation and Communication Skills – Identify approaches to achieve agreements with external and internal stakeholders.

Cost and Performance Management – Carry out cost management and supplier performance monitoring techniques.

Decision-Making and Stakeholder Management – Identify opportunities to deliver services in the most effective way and display relationship management skills.

Behaviours:

Focus and Innovation – Be responsive, innovative, and seek opportunities for effective change.

Relationship Building – Create and maintain positive, professional, and trusting working relationships.

Responsibility and Accountability – Work to appropriate timescales and take responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.

Career Progression

The Procurement & Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship with Oxford Professional Education is a gateway to advancing within the field of procurement. This apprenticeship can support career progression towards the following roles: