Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to start your procurement career in a supportive and forward-thinking NHS team. As a Procurement Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals involved in contract management and sourcing across a range of Corporate, Clinical, Inventory management and stores areas. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting procurement processes across all stages of the lifecycle, managing data, and engaging with stakeholders and suppliers — all while developing vital analytical and administrative skills.

You’ll contribute to real projects, learning how to maintain systems, handle procurement documentation, and ensure high commercial standards are upheld across the Trust. No two days will be the same; one day you might be preparing documents for a new tender, and the next, moving boxes from one building to another.

This role is perfect for someone who’s organised, motivated, and ready to learn. You’ll be supported to complete the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 qualification alongside your role, with 20% of your time dedicated to off-the-job training and study. You'll be working in a team that values growth, curiosity, and collaboration — and where your development is part of our shared success.

If you're looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you

Main duties of the job

This is a hands-on role designed to give you a full, practical introduction to NHS procurement. As a Procurement Apprentice, you’ll rotate across Corporate Procurement, Clinical Procurement, and Inventory Management and Stores — gaining insight into how each area contributes to patient care and organisational efficiency.

 You’ll support colleagues with a wide range of tasks, including document preparation, data collation, contract file maintenance, supplier communications and meeting coordination. You’ll help manage procurement systems such as our e-tendering platform, ensuring data is accurate and records are kept secure. Over time, you’ll assist with benchmarking, market research and stakeholder engagement, developing your understanding of value-for-money decision-making.

 Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll work closely with experienced professionals who’ll support your learning and development. You’ll also complete the Level 4 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification, with 20% of your time dedicated to off-the-job study and training.

This role is ideal for someone who’s organised, curious, and eager to learn. It offers a rare opportunity to build real-world skills, gain a recognised qualification, and take the first step in a meaningful, rewarding career.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   
 
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.   
 
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
 
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
 
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.