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Safer Recruitment Commitment

Saint Catherine's Hospice are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share these values.

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Saint Catherine's Hospice will seek references on successful candidates and will approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. If your current/ most recent employment is working with vulnerable adults and/ or children, your current/ most recent employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to vulnerable adults and/ or children (including any conduct related to safeguarding concerns).

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If you have any queries in the meantime, please call HR Services on 01723 351421.

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Job Details

Job Title: Procurement Apprentice
Job Reference: CB1613904SaiPA
Location: Saint Catherine's Hospice, Throxenby Lane, Scarborough
Salary: Salary: £25,052.03 per annum

Start your career in procurement while earning a recognised qualification.

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Procurement Apprentice to join our Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a Level 3 Procurement Apprenticeship.

If you're organised, enjoy solving problems, have an eye for detail and want to build a career in procurement, supply chain or business, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As our Procurement Apprentice, you'll work alongside our experienced Procurement Manager, supporting the delivery of cost-effective purchasing solutions and helping to ensure goods and services are sourced efficiently and responsibly.

No previous procurement experience is required—we'll provide training, support and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship.

What you'll be doing

You'll have the opportunity to:

Support day-to-day purchasing activities, including raising orders and tracking deliveries.
Obtain supplier quotations and compare prices and terms.
Maintain procurement records and supplier databases.
Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries and queries.
Work with colleagues across the organisation to understand purchasing requirements.
Support contract administration and supplier performance monitoring.
Assist with procurement reporting and data analysis.
Help identify cost-saving opportunities and value for money.
Learn about sustainable, ethical and compliant procurement practices.
Complete your Level 3 Procurement qualification, applying your learning in the workplace.

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

Interested in procurement, business or supply chain.
Organised, reliable and eager to learn.
A strong communicator who enjoys working with people.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications.
Good at managing their time and prioritising tasks.
Curious, analytical and enjoys solving problems.
Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Essential requirements

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above.
A genuine enthusiasm for developing a career in procurement.

Why join us?

As part of our team, you'll receive:

Full support to achieve your Level 3 Procurement Apprenticeship.
Valuable workplace experience with real responsibility from day one.
Opportunities to develop your career in procurement.
A supportive, collaborative and values-driven working environment.

Our organisation is committed to delivering excellence through collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement. We value people who are passionate about learning, delivering great service and making a positive difference.

Apprenticeship eligibility

This role is offered as a Level 3 Procurement Apprenticeship. The successful candidate must meet the eligibility criteria set by the apprenticeship training provider and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

As a condition of employment, you will be required to enrol on and actively participate in the apprenticeship programme, including completing all learning, assignments and assessments. If you already hold a qualification at the same or a higher level in procurement, or do not meet the apprenticeship eligibility requirements, you may not be eligible for this role.

Ready to apply?

If you're looking to kick-start your career with a recognised qualification and gain valuable experience in a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and begin your journey into the exciting world of procurement.