Procurement Apprentice (FTC 36 Months)

Procurement Apprentice (Buyer)

Initial fixed term contract for 36 months with an opportunity to move into a permanent Buyer role. (Linked to successfully completing qualifications and demonstrating a consistently strong performance during apprenticeship),

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country's leading Fire and Rescue Services as a Procurement Apprentice (Buyer).

Based at our Technical Hub at Queens Meadow in Hartlepool, this apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with the opportunity to study an internationally recognised procurement qualification with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 2 and Level 3.

The Apprentice will work as part of the Brigades Procurement Team who are involved in a wide range of sourcing activity and the managing of the organisation's strategic high value and high-risk contract agreements. The team is working on securing a more strategic role for procurement which ultimately will provide a framework for best value and continuous improvement

You will need to have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent), a business qualification is desirable. You must also be ICT literate with a good understanding of Microsoft programmes. Successful candidates should have the ability to multi-task and be prepared to undertake training and development in Procurement.

Please read the attached job description and person specification attached to understand the role.

We offer an excellent package, including high quality training and development, generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, uniform, local government pension scheme, free parking, and free use of our on-site gym.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing that you are contributing to the success of one of the top performing fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting firefighters who work round the clock to protect local communities and save lives.

For further information about this opportunity, you can contact Lee Woodall, Head of Procurement, at lwoodall@clevelandfire.gov.uk .