Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply
Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
Commercial Procurement and Supply professionals manage the buying of goods and services that enable an organisation to operate. They engage in a wide range of commercial activities including policy influence, financial analysis, contract law, and strategy development.
Typical Job Roles
Commercial Support
Commercial Analyst
Sourcing Executive
Procurement Operations Support
Buyer / Assistant Buyer
Contract Associate / Support
Course Content
Apprentices develop skills and knowledge in:
FAQs
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A: The apprenticeship usually takes 24 months to complete.
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A: The EPA consists of three elements, all of which must be passed to achieve the apprenticeship:
Presentation with Questions – presenting work and answering questions from assessors.
Interview – underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence demonstrating skills and knowledge.
Long Written Test – assessing technical knowledge and understanding.
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A: Yes. Apprentices must:
Complete the Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply with CIPS.
Achieve English and Maths at Level 2 before the EPA.
Request reasonable adjustments if they have special considerations.
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Funding Band: £10,000
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A: Apprentices can progress to:
Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Professional Apprenticeship (Level 6)
Achieve Chartered status via CIPS membership