Level 4 Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship

Individuals will become competent in all stages of the procurement cycle and able to investigate, analyse and recommend solutions for nonroutine complex problems, including budgeting, costing, risk, whole lifecycle costing, increasing efficiency and effectiveness.

Duration: 15-18 Months

Who is it aimed at?
This standard applies to organisations of all sizes and sectors, including government, education, finance, construction, healthcare, retail, and more, as
well as individuals involved in procurement and supply duties.

Entry Requirements
GCSE grades A*-C/ 4-9 OR L2 Functional Skills
Maths & English

MAIN COMPONENTS

Practical Period

Part 1- CIPS Level 4 Diploma x 7 Modules

L4M1 Scope and Influence of Procurement and Supply
L4M2 Defining Business Need
L4M3 Commercial Contracting
L4M4 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing
L4M5 Commercial Negotiation
L4M6 Supply Relationships
L4M7 Whole Life Asset Management

Part 2- Gateway to End Point Assessment

Part 3- End Point Assessment:
Assessment Method 1 – Presentation and Questioning Interview
Assessment Method 2 – Interview underpinned by Portfolio of Evidence
Assessment Method 3 – Case Study Test (L4M8)

Key Modules include…
Category Strategy
Ethical & Responsible Sourcing
Procurement Cycles
Adding Value in Supply Chains

Assessments

Practical Period
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply x 7 modules
6 Multiple Choice and 1 essay-based assessment are taken over 4 examination series

End Point Assessment
Assessment Method 1 – Presentation and Questioning Interview (45 mins)
Assessment Method 2 – Interview underpinned by Portfolio of Evidence (60 mins)
16 pieces of evidence
Assessment Method 3 – Case Study Test (180 mins)
L4M8 Procurement and Supply in Practice essay-based assessment

Typical Job Roles Include:
Category Buyer
Assistant Buyers
Sourcing Executive
Commercial Analyst
Contract Associate
·Performance Monitoring Officer
Buyer
Commercial Relationship Support
Commissioning and Performance
Monitoring Officer
Framework Management Support