Apprentice (Procurement Degree)

To learn and support Procurement Category Specialists (PCS’s) in the management of procurement projects and tendering activities to establish the required contractual relationships and ensure that procurement spend is strategically managed to achieve sustainable social and community benefits and continuous improvement in service delivery To learn and support PCS’s in the provision of professional procurement consultancy support and advice to service groupings, and partner organisations in their procurement activity for devolved procurement projects To learn and support PCS’s in the development and implementation of category management processes to secure quality and deliver value for money across the council To learn and support PCS’s in developing strategies that are commensurate with the requirements of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan To learn and support PCS’s in the management of their spend categories utilising category management processes to secure quality and deliver value for money across the council

Training:
The apprenticeship programme is delivered by specialist training provider SRSCC, combining face-to-face teaching at the Northern Design Centre in Gateshead with remote tutor support

Training Outcome:
We are unable to guarantee a job role but there will be progression opportunities available on completion of the apprenticeship where suitable 

Employer Description:
Durham County Council is the largest council in the North East, we employ over 16,000 people and have a budget of around £1.3 billion which helps us provide services for more than 513,000 people. We are a forward-looking council and recognise that we need passionate people who share our enthusiasm to deliver fantastic services to the people of County Durham.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm but with flexible and hybrid working available for this role

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Problem solving skills,Team working