WTW

　　Difference makers

　　Begin your career with WTW where every step is an opportunity. Join a company with global scale and diverse perspective where you can deepen our collective insight, set the bar high and succeed your way.

　　Whichever early careers program you join, you’ll go into a role with real responsibilities, exposure to supplier assignments and the opportunity to build up valuable experience. With WTW behind you, you’ll learn and develop the skills to succeed in your chosen role.

　　Where you means all of us

　　We’re proud of our culture and committed to making a real impact for our clients and colleagues. That’s why we constantly challenge ourselves to grow our inclusive culture and create a place where we’re bolder together. Our inclusion networks help us to live our values and our defined inclusion and diversity commitments improve and measure our progress. For you, this means joining a company where you can bring your whole self to work.

　　Your future in sharp focus

　　We leverage the global view and local expertise of our 47,000 colleagues serving 140 countries and markets to transform tomorrows. At WTW, you’ll tackle challenges with the help of a diverse, expert global team and identify strategic solutions that move us – and the world’s most powerful organizations – forward.

　　The Role

　　Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year

　　Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Programme

　　Closing Date: 29 th February 2024

　　Location: Ipswich

　　Start Dates: 2 nd September 2024

　　The Business / Procurement Function

　　This is an opportunity to work in the Procurement Global Sourcing and Category Management teams supporting the Corporate Procurement line of business which manages all third party supplier spend for goods and services. The team manages the following spend categories for Technology, Real Estate, Professional Services, HR, Outsourcing and Marketing spend in the UK, US, Canada, India, Ireland and France

　　The successful candidate will support all Supplier Sourcing and Procurement processes, they will have to review supplier proposals and have a good mathematical and commercial approach to spend/value for money. You will be developed to be able to support and sometimes lead supplier discussions, working alongside UK and US Procurement Category Managers in supporting the team to understand supplier proposals and solutions to ensure the business requirements are fully meet, making changes where necessary, and ensuring supplier communications are managed and maintained.

　　The apprentice will make and recommend supplier proposals and solutions to enable the organisation to achieve its goals whilst meeting commercial and financial budgetary targets. Working with Procurement Category teams to help them understand and improve the effectiveness of the function’s activities. They will also support and communicate with business stakeholders throughout sourcing processes and phases of project lifecycles, from conceptual idea through to supplier selection and contracting to capture Procurement benefits realisation.

　　Key Duties:

　　Undertake Procurement Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) training, with the need for written work to be submitted and exams undertaken.

　　Work in the office and remotely, attending either face to face meetings, or teams / conference video calls as required.

　　Undertake administrative and organisational tasks to support the completion of sourcing projects

　　Use spend management tools and support Procurement category managers in using spend data

　　Support and gain an understanding of sourcing processes and teams for RFI/RFP creation and responses, negotiate mid to low value supplier contracts

　　Develop a good understanding of contracting processes and contract renewals management as well as basic contract and legal terms

　　Support Procurement Category Managers to plan and develop future savings pipeline opportunities.

　　Build positive relationships both inside the Procurement team and business functions.

　　Understand how procurement savings and benefits are tracked and measured and their impact on the business.

　　Skills & Attributes

　　Analytical skills and a collaborative working style

　　Logical approach to following processes

　　Confident in dealing with people

　　Positive attitude and team contribution

　　Relationship building to support the team

　　Operate within the WTW values, leading with integrity in all activities

　　Training & Qualifications

　　This Apprenticeship is a 24 month programme where you will be provided with on the job training and a highly competitive study support package. You will be fully supported by WTW and our official government approved Training Provider throughout the duration of the programme.

　　The Requirements:

　　2 A levels grade C and above (or equivalent)

　　5 GCSEs (or equivalent) in any subject at grade A-C (9-4) including Maths

　　IT literate and a competent user of Microsoft Office tools especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel

　　Excellent communications skills written and verbal

　　Client focused

　　The Application Process

　　Stage 1: Online application, including CV Stage

　　2: Online testing Stage

　　3: Video interview – in partnership with the Bright Network, we have created an academy module on “How to Ace your Video Interview”. Click here (https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/graduate-career-advice/telephone-video-interviews/how-ace-graduate-video-application/ace-video-interview/) to sign up and watch it!

　　Stage 4: Online assessment centre

　　Stage 5: Offer and on-boarding

　　WTW is an equal opportunity employer

　　WTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.

　　Why work at WTW?

　　WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).

　　WTW Work Flex

　　At WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them. Visit our career site for more information: https://careers.wtwco.com/wtw-work-flex/

　　Recruiting tips

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