Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Apprentice - Level 4

Job Introduction

Do you aspire to work in a welcoming, innovative, forward-thinking, inclusive and supportive organisation?  YPO might be the perfect fit for you!

With over 50 years of experience, YPO has been dedicated to supporting the public sector. Our journey began five decades ago when 13 local authorities united to streamline their purchasing needs and enhance efficiency, forming the organisation we know today.

As a 100% publicly owned entity by our 13 member authorities, we ensure that our profits are reinvested into our public sector customers, offering even greater value for money.  Discover more about our company and culture at Start a career at YPO | YPO.

YPO is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.  Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint to the role of Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner (Level 4). 

As a member of the Support Solutions and Growth Team, this role is integral to YPO’s Procurement function.   

The role will support the team providing business and administrative support across a range of procurement and administrative activities, helping to ensure the efficient coordination, tracking and delivery of procurement services.  

The role will involve supporting tendering processes, maintaining accurate systems and records, assisting with data reporting and pipeline tracking, and coordinating communication between internal teams, customers and suppliers.

Overview

The Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship will give you the skills to support purchasing and supply chain activities, including working with suppliers, and contributing to tendering and contract processes. You’ll gain practical, on-the-job experience while building an understanding of how procurement supports wider business operations.  

You’ll develop key skills in negotiation, stakeholder communication, and cost management, learning how to analyse data and support value-for-money decisions. This apprenticeship combines hands-on experience with structured learning.

About you

As YPO continues to expand, we are looking for a positive-minded individual to join our team.   Drawing from the skills and experience section of the Job Description, we seek someone who has:

• 4 GCSE or equivalent Grades A*-D (Grade 4 and above) in Mathematics, English Language and 2 other subjects
• A level 3 qualification, such as A levels or an equivalent BTEC.
• Awareness of procurement, supply chain or business administration principles
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to study at academic Level 4, equivalent to the first year of a university degree.

For a detailed description of the role and required skills, please refer to the job description attached below.

What’s in it for you?

We are proud to offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave, from 24 days a year, plus 8 days statutory bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas.
• Local Government Pension through West Yorkshire Pension Fund 
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing package.
• Family friendly policies
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking available

To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role, or for any additional support, please contact Vicky Horsfield at Vicky.Horsfield@ypo.co.uk.

Interviews are scheduled to take place towards the end of June, in-person, at our office in Wakefield.