Supply Chain Degree Apprentice
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Company: YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
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Location: Leeds, LS10 1AB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £24,309.00 per year
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000021032
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Application Deadline Date: 29/03/2026
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Start Date: 17/08/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 37 hours per week, the hours will be agreed with the line manager.
Brief Description
We have an exciting opportunity for two Supply Chain Degree Apprentices to join our Commercial services Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
Training to be Provided
The Supply Chain Degree Apprentice will study the level 6 Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree through Leeds Trinity University.
The training is delivered through a blended learning approach of on campus and virtual seminars to self-directed study. This is a 3-and-a-half-year programme with an additional period of 8 months end point assessment.
During the programme the Apprentice will develop their knowledge in planning, forecasting, inventory and warehouse management, technology and E-business as well as supply chain strategies.
Future Prospects
Upon completion of the Apprenticeship the Apprentice will move into a substantive role that has a progression plan linked to pay increases.
Vacancy Detail
Supporting procurement colleagues in developing and delivering sourcing strategies to maximise value and achieve target savings through the;
Delivery of compliant end to end sourcing projects- Application of whole life costing principles including risk mitigation, process efficiency and financial benefit
- In-depth market analysis and market engagement
- Key stakeholder relationship development across the business
- All activities must ensure compliance to the Utility Contracts
- Regulations (UCR 2016) and Procurement Act (PA23) and Internal Governance
- You will also develop competencies and skills in the following areas
- Commercial acumen - knowledge and practical application from water, construction or other relevant sectors to deliver savings targets, quality services and effective contract delivery
- Negotiation – Proven ability to negotiate effectively and resolve disputes efficiently throughout the contract lifecycle
- Sourcing – development and ongoing management of procurement strategies, managing the portfolio of simple & complex sourcing strategies, procurement processes and compliance with legislative and governance requirements.
- Stakeholder management – ability to lead engagement with different business leads to understand needs to develop suitable commercial approaches that can achieve business plan targets.
- Supplier management – application of supplier & vendor management, performance management and contract segmentation & treatment
- Procurement – to demonstrate a good understanding and application of relevant legislation and compliance in the procurement process
Other Information
All Apprentices are required to complete a DBS check.