Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3

NCC is recruiting for a Procurement Apprentice to start in March 2026. This is a great opportunity to begin a career in Purchasing/Procurement, with pathways into Finance or Project Management.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Procurement and supply assistant (level
3)

Monday - Friday, (including study time). Times to be confirmed.
37 hours a week

Monday 02 March

2 Years

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

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

NCC Bristol and Bath Science Park
Feynman Way Central Emersons Green
Bristol
BS16 7FS

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

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

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 and above)

GCSE in:

• Maths (grade 4 and above)

• Initiative
• Commitment to personal growth
• Interest in business

• The role is Hybrid – a mandatory 2 days a week in the office is expected
• We are based in Emersons Green

NCC offers a range of early career opportunities across the business, from engineering, manufacturing, design and operations through to finance and procurement, HR and communications. You will gain invaluable experience working on a wide variety of projects, and have access to some of the most experienced and knowledgeable engineering experts in their field.

• This is a great opportunity to begin a career in Purchasing/Procurement, with pathways into Finance or Project Management