Strategic Sourcing Apprentice Review

by Softcat

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I manage suppliers on our system can make necessary changes to their profile. And manage rebate collections by doing rebate checks to get money back into our business through loyal spend with certain suppliers.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have massively improved my confidence from starting, my attention to details and problem solving skills.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed my program earning and learning a lot of new skills in my job role and apprenticeship.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Pretty well structured I had a day each week to focus on my studies and the other four to do my job role.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer is very supportive and there is always help if I need it.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I received a lot of support and had 1 to 1 sessions with my development coach when requested.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel it it just gives me a better understanding of what it is like to work around a business.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

We have a lot of different work/team events that you can get involved in.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

If you are people person then this is a great place to work to meet lots of new people and build so many connections with all people.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?

To work hard and give it your all.