Procurement Apprentice

Job title: Procurement Apprentice

Department: Finance and Procurement

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year, 9 Months)

Grade: 5

Salary: £25,733

Location: Bloomsbury

Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5pm inclusive of 20% learning time

Start Date: 28th April 2025.

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 University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role

You will become an important member of the SOAS Finance and Procurement team, a progressive, enthusiastic and friendly department which is part of the central administration of the University.

During your time as an apprentice, you will:

• Gain a full understanding of the procurement and supplier management life cycle to help promote best practice and compliance across SOAS.
• 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, equality, 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)

About the Department

Responsible for the university’s procurement strategy, policy and procedures, the procurement team at SOAS plays an important part in university business.

We support departments in buying the goods and services they need. This may be anything from stationery to complex building or IT projects. We consider how to ensure we get best value for the university’s money, whilst taking into consideration important factors like sustainability and equality and diversity.

SOAS, like some other universities, is not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations (legal rules on how we must by things) however we continue to ensure that we treat all suppliers fairly and equitably in a transparent and non-discriminatory way.

What we offer:

• 44 Days holiday (including 30 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 5 closure days 4 at Christmas and 1 at Easter)
• Flexible working option
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme, free eye tests and season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and partner leave.
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted gym membership Please visit https://www.soas.ac.uk/why-work-us to find out more.

How to Apply: Please kindly apply via: Procurement Apprentice at SOAS University of London – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

Closing date: 27th April 2025

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact us via the HR Contact Form | SOAS

'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'.

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We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.