Level 5 Operations Management - Procurement Sector

This apprenticeship is perfect for those either in, or moving into, leadership and management roles in procurement or supply chain settings. It gives you essential skills for managing teams, projects, and resources.

This apprentieship includes the CIPS Level 5 qualification, and is part of your pathway to MCIPS.

Why should I do a Level 5 Procurement Qualification?

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    CIPS Level 5 Qualification

    All of the resources, support, and great tutors of our CIPS level 5 course make up part of your apprenticeship.

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    Your Own Skills Coach

    You will have your own experienced Skills Coach from start to finish. All our coaches know CIPS inside and out and will help you the whole way through.

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    End Point Assessment Mentor

    You’ll get extra support from an End Point Assessment Mentor to get you ready for the last leg of your apprenticeship, to guide you ove the finish line.

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    Use the Government Levy

    Improve your knowledge and skills, get qualified, and don’t break the bank. Fund the whole qualification with the apprenticeship levy.

Level 5 Operations Manager - Procurement Sector

Including CIPS Level 5 Qualification

Who is the CIPS Level 5 programme for?

This apprenticeship is perfect for those either in, or moving into, leadership and management roles in procurement or supply chain settings. It gives you essential skills for managing teams, projects, and resources. Typical job titles include: Area manager, Department manager, General manager, Operations manager, Regional manager, Specialist managers.

How long is the Level 5 procurement and supply apprenticeship?

Up to 24 months.

Programme Overview

  • This programme is delivered online or in person

  • It has the option to include the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain

  • Learners receive one-to-one support with their own coach

  • Learners receive Profex study guides and have full access to ABA online resources

What will you learn?

  • Managing Teams and Individuals

  • Managing Supply Chain Risk

  • Managing Contractual Risk

  • Advanced Contract and Financial Management

  • Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply

  • Project and Change Management

  • Operations Management

  • Advanced Negotiation

Costs and funding

Apprenticeship cost: £9,000

Employers paying the apprenticeship levy can use their funds to pay for this programme. Smaller organisations with an annual payroll bill of less than £3 million per year, will need to contribute 5% towards the cost of this programme. The rest will be paid for by the UK government.

Additional costs:

CIPS professional membership: £199

8 CIPS exams: £960

FAQs

  • Apprentices can be anyone 16+, but don’t be fooled by the name! It’s not just a course for people new into the sector; we have apprentices of all ages studying with us.

  • Yes.

    If you have a turn over of £3M+ then the training funds are covered by your digital account.

    If your turnover is under this then you will still only be required to contribute just 5% of the training fees.

  • Yes. Apprenticeships have changed and are no longer for entry level employees - they emphasize quality, knowledge, and practical skills for both existing and new staff.

  • Apprentices must to spend 6 hours of their working week ‘off-the-job’, but this doesn’t mean they have to away from work.

    Apprentices are simply required to be doing something which is not considered part of their usual role. This includes helping with projects, learning from others, and attending meetings. It also includes everything you do for your CIPS study.

  • First, get in touch with us, and we’ll set up a time for a chat to make sure that you know everything you need to, and that you’re chooseing the best level for you.

    Then, you need to fill out some forms with your line manager.

    Then it’s on to studying!