Reference number: JR244000

Location: Hybrid working - home and our office Newcastle or Manchester

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Grade: A

Salary: £22,000 - £23,400 per annum

We are looking for a Procurement Apprentice to join our team.

You 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to start a career in Procurement, with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role

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.

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 1st January 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.

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