Current Procurement Apprenticeships
Commercial Procurement and Supply Chain (level 4)
Commercial Procurement and Supply Chain
This includes the CIPS Diploma in Procurement Supply level 4 qualification which is designed to meet the needs of procurement professionals seeking to develop their management capability.
Who is it for?
Achieving this apprenticeship will enable an individual to use their breadth and depth of experience to position themselves as a fully effective commercially skilled in procurement and supply. These skills will be transferable into other career options and span the public, private and charitable sectors. This is supported by the attainment of CIPS Level 4 Diploma qualification.
Funding
This Standard is within funding band 9, find out more about the funding for this standard.
How employers can find a delivery partner for the apprenticeship programme?
When sourcing a suitable delivery partner for the apprenticeship, employers should ensure their provider selection criteria stipulates that the provider must be / become a CIPS approved study centre as it includes the CIPS Diploma qualification as a mandatory element. The CIPS website Find a Study Centre section allows you to search for centres approved to deliver CIPS qualifications. Additionally, employers can source providers on the ESFA register of apprenticeship training providers
The gov.uk Take on an Apprentice website also provides a step by step approach to hiring an apprentice, including how to get a grant, pay and conditions for apprentices and finding training agencies.
How do I find out about funding an apprenticeship?
Find out how apprenticeship funding for employers will work, including details of funding bands and the apprenticeship levy here.
Apprentice end-point assessment