Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
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Company: NCC OPERATIONS LIMITED
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Location: Bristol, BS16 7FS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,000.00 per year
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000036067
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Application Deadline Date: 12/07/2026
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Start Date: 24/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, (including study time). Times to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Step into a career that’s been shaping the world since ancient times—now transformed into a fast-paced, high-impact role at the heart of every successful business. At NCC, you’ll build real skills in managing suppliers, supporting us to make smart buying decisions, and driving value across the organisation.
Training to be Provided
The programme will be delivered at the Bristol Filton site (SGS College, Filton Campus).
The apprenticeship blends theoretical learning with practical workplace application.
The programme includes three main phases:
- Foundations: Essential industry knowledge
- Development: Skill-building through practical experience
- Final Assessment: A project and formal evaluation to demonstrate competence
- Apprentices will gain critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills, preparing them for real-world challenges
Work-Based Commitment:
- You will spend 20% of your working week in college and engaging in off-the-job training activities, such as shadowing or participating in relevant meetings
Future Prospects
- This is a great opportunity to begin a career in Purchasing/Procurement, with pathways into Finance or Project Management
Vacancy Detail
What You Can Expect to Be Doing:
- Study CIPS Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3, gaining fundamental knowledge and skills
- Assist Category Leads with drafting tender documents, running supplier competitions, and evaluating responses
- Gain hands-on experience in contract negotiations, supporting senior team members and leading certain activities
- Monitor supplier performance, generate reports, and ensure contract compliance
- Help maintain records, track negotiations, and update contracts and correspondence
- Identify risks in the procurement process, ensuring the best outcomes for the business
- Use the ERP system for processing requisitions, raising orders, and onboarding new suppliers
- Engage with stakeholders across the business to support procurement activities
- Source new suppliers, conduct market research, and stay updated on industry trends
- Attend meetings, collaborate with teams, and support the drafting of import/export requirements and contracts
Other Information
Recruitment Process
Stage 1 - a screening call with SGS College to determine your eligibility for the apprenticeship and find out a little bit more about your motivation to join this apprenticeship.
Stage 2 – an interview at NCC (Emerson's Green, BS16 7FS) including a 20-minute situational 'test' and 30-minute interview in person on site on Monday 27th July.
Please let SGS College know if you are unable to attend the interview on Monday 27th of July as early as possible.
Good luck!
Other Requirements and Info:
The role is Hybrid - a mandatory 2 days a week in the office is expected.
We are based in Emersons Green.