Sales & Retail
Apprentice Procurement Assistant Level 4
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council · SR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTS LTD
Location
Bootle
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Salary
£25,060 a year
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Hours per week
36h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 4 – Higher
Qualification
Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)
Start date
16 November 2026
Application deadline
15 October 2026
Posted
30 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000056119
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
- Establish and maintain an operational knowledge of the applicable Procurement Act 2023 and how they impact the procurement operation of the Council
- Establish and maintain an operational knowledge of the Council’s Contracts Procedure Rules and related governance, and how they impact the procurement operation of the Council
- Apply knowledge and understanding of both the applicable Procurement Act 2023 and the Council’s Contracts Procedure Rules, to support public procurement exercises controlled by legislation and governance on behalf of the Council
- Undertake Request for Quotation (RFQ) procurement exercises and prepare tender documentation by liaising with Procurement Team colleagues compliant to the Procurement Act 2023, and our Contract Procedure Rules
- Support colleagues in managing compliant end to end procurement procedures, including contract award
- Learn how to conduct complex and high value sourcing exercises, including invitation to Tender (ITT) exercises conducted via the Councils Tendering Portal
- Support the preparation of contract documents, including specifications and evaluation criteria, in consultation with Heads of Service, Procurement Officers and other internal stake holders
- Learn to design, build and put into operation, Microsoft Excel based evaluation matrices to capture and record the results of supplier evaluation activity carried out within procurement process
Working week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.20 hours per day on a flexitime basis).
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade Grade C - above or equivalent
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade Grade C - above or equivalent
Training & development
- Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain Standard
- The training will be delivered at the workplace
Future prospects
- Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2-months of their apprenticeship contract
- Job-seeking support is also included
About Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.
Contact name
The Corporate Apprenticeship Team
Contact phone
+441519342448
Contact email
Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk