Intermediate Level Apprenticeship Purchasing & Supply

Every organisation has to buy goods and services and this means that Supply Chain people work everywhere from global corporations to market stalls. For many organisations, their biggest cost is the goods and services bought from third parties. This includes all the costs of managing supply including purchasing, expediting, inventory management, delivery and receipt of goods and quality control. The Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Purchasing and Supply is a vocational programme designed for those working in or about to start working in a Supply Chain Office, to support the day to day ordering and delivery of materials and provision of services that has been agreed under the contracts with suppliers.

Apprenticeships are made up of framework of qualifications and training based on testing competency and developing practical, occupational and transferable skills.

PRACTICAL/COMPETENCY ELEMENT
Level 2 Certificate in Supply Chain Operations.

Mandatory Units:
• Health, safety and security at work
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues in logistics operations
• Make an effective contribution to a business in the logistics sector

Choose from a range of optional units to enhance your learning experience and tailor the programme to your individual training needs.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
• Functional Skills in Maths Level 1, English Level 1and ICT Level 1.
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities workbook
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

This apprenticeship takes 17 months to complete and has a flexible start date.