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Procurement Apprentice Benenden Health

With a 114-year history, a mutual ethos and nearly 850,000 members, Benenden Health is a unique place to work. Whatever the department, no 2 days are ever the same and the opportunities are as diverse as the members we serve. We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Apprentice to join our Procurement and Legal Department.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,380.00

    • Free Benenden Health membership and cash plan • Up to 35 days annual leave • Pension with up to 10% employer contributions • Employee engagement events • Opportunities to give back through volunteering and supporting local charities.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    19 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000067263

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Reporting into the Procurement Manager the postholder will:

  • Undertake a variety of tasks within the procurement process, inc. preparation of tender/quotation documents and analysis of bids.
  • Perform cost / spend analysis in Excel e.g. compare different suppliers’ commercial offers against each other or calculate projected savings against current spend baseline.
  • Participate in negotiations with suppliers.
  • Review suppliers’ contract terms with support from support from colleagues in the team.
  • Organise supplier presentations and visits.
  • Maintain the contracts database, ensuring relevant information is captured correctly and always up to date.
  • Undertake first line monitoring against procurement and legal policy and procedures.
  • Support the team with general administrative duties.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant qualification.

Training will take place at the Benenden registered office:

Benenden Heath, Holgate Park Drive, York, YO26 4GG

Training will be on day release.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There could be the possibility of a permanent position or career progression. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4) Essential

About the employer

Benenden Health was founded in 1905 to provide treatment for postal workers suffering from Tuberculosis. There are now nearly 850,000 members and around 350 permanent employees. Benenden are a not-for-profit organisation with a goal to improve the nation’s health.

Employer

Benenden Health

Address

Holgate Park Drive

York

YO26 4GG

Contact

Natalie Maltman

recruitment@benenden.co.uk

01904 461994

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Training

Training provider

SPRINGFIELD TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Procurement and supply assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Aug 2022