Procurement & Supply Assistant

Procurement & Supply Assistant

About the Course

The Procurement & Supply Assistant Level 3 programme develops the practical skills and knowledge needed to support procurement and supply functions within organisations. You’ll learn how to assist with sourcing and purchasing goods and services, work with suppliers, and support internal teams in managing procurement activities. This programme is suited to people working in, or aspiring to work in, procurement or supply roles across public, private and third-sector organisations.

What You’ll Learn

  • Procurement Fundamentals: Understand procurement principles, processes and how procurement supports organisational goals.


  • Supplier Sourcing & Management: Support supplier selection, maintain supplier records and work with stakeholders to build productive relationships.


  • Quotation & Tender Support: Assist with obtaining and evaluating quotes and tender responses.


  • Purchase Order Processing: Process and monitor purchase orders and help manage the purchase-to-pay cycle.


  • Responsible Procurement: Apply ethical and responsible procurement practices, including sustainability considerations.


  • Communication & Collaboration: Communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.


  • Professional Behaviours: Develop teamwork, reliability and problem-solving skills valued in procurement and supply roles.

Requirements

  • Computer & Internet Access: A laptop or desktop with reliable internet access for learning and assessment activities.


  • Workplace Role: Ideally you’re already working in a role where you can practise procurement and supply tasks and gather real-world evidence.


  • English & Maths: A suitable level of English and mathematics is useful; if not already at Level 2, you may need to achieve this as part of the programme.


  • No Specific Age Restriction: The programme is open to learners of all ages and career stages seeking to build procurement capability.

£6,000

£6,000

£6,000

This course is available for funding

With funding:£300
With funding:£300

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Course Information
Course Information
Course Information

Level

Intermediate

Level

3

Level

3

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Duration

15 Months

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Duration

15 Months

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Duration

15 Months

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Total Enrolled

Intermediate

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Last Update

January 19, 2026

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Last Update

January 19, 2026

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Last Update

January 19, 2026

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Course Skills

Procurement processes & purchase support

Procurement processes & purchase support

Value for money & cost awareness

Value for money & cost awareness

Supplier liaison & relationship support

Supplier liaison & relationship support

Demand analysis & forecasting support

Demand analysis & forecasting support

Stakeholder communication & collaboration

Stakeholder communication & collaboration

Accurate specification of requirements

Accurate specification of requirements

Responsible and ethical procurement practices

Responsible and ethical procurement practices

Commercial awareness in supply functions

Commercial awareness in supply functions

Enrolment Process

Getting started is simple and fully supported. Once interest is registered, both the learner and employer are invited to a friendly information call with our delivery team. This call explains how the programme works, what to expect from the training and assessment, and how the programme will support business objectives and individual career development.

The next step is completing the application and funding paperwork. Our team manages this process closely, guiding employers and learners through each stage to ensure everything is completed smoothly, accurately and with minimal administration time.

Before the programme begins, learners take part in an online induction. This introduces the learning platform, course structure, support services and key contacts, ensuring everyone feels confident, informed and ready to begin from day one.

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£6,000

This programme is available for funding

With funding:£300

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Programme Information

Level

3

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Duration

15 Months

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Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

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Can apprenticeship programmes support existing staff, not just new hires?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

003

Will this distract teams from their day-to-day role?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

003

How do we know which programme is right for us?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

004

What about funding and the apprenticeship levy?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

005

Do we have to choose a training provider ourselves?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

006

What other support is available to businesses taking on apprentices?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

007

Is this suitable for small or growing businesses?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

008

How long does an apprenticeship take?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

009

What makes Rendstaff different?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

001

Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

002

Can apprenticeship programmes support existing staff, not just new hires?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

003

Will this distract teams from their day-to-day role?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

003

How do we know which programme is right for us?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

004

What about funding and the apprenticeship levy?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

005

Do we have to choose a training provider ourselves?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

006

What other support is available to businesses taking on apprentices?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

007

Is this suitable for small or growing businesses?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

008

How long does an apprenticeship take?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

009

What makes Rendstaff different?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

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001

Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

002

What programme levels are available?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

004

Will I receive support throughout the programme?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

005

Do I choose the training provider?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

006

Do I have to pay anything towards my apprenticeship programme?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

007

Will it help me build and develop my professional network?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

001

Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

002

What programme levels are available?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

004

Will I receive support throughout the programme?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

005

Do I choose the training provider?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

006

Do I have to pay anything towards my apprenticeship programme?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

007

Will it help me build and develop my professional network?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.