Josh Medley, Promotions and Non-Food Retail Buyer, Foodbuy
Josh Medley, Promotion & Non-Food Retail Buyer at Foodbuy, completed the Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship with SRSCC in May 2024. Josh achieved an outstanding Distinction grade across his Apprenticeship, as well as passing all of his CIPS examinations.
Discover how Josh found his Apprenticeship journey in the article below.
Before starting your apprenticeship, did you know what to expect or have any concerns about studying an apprenticeship?
“I was concerned about the balancing my day-to-day work alongside the apprenticeship”
How does the support you receive at SRSCC help you in working towards your Apprenticeship?
“The support of the Progress Mentors and CIPS Tutors was very helpful, they were always there to answer questions or concerns I had and supported me, especially through my EPA.”
Have you experienced any struggles or tough moments along the way? If so, how have you overcome them?
“I failed one of the exams twice, which knocked my confidence but the support network at SRSCC and CIPS was brilliant in helping me prepare and pass the re-sits.”
How has the Apprenticeship help you grow as a person and develop your professional skills?
“The apprenticeship has helped me understand the world of procurement better and grow within my own company, getting a new role as a Consumables Buyer.”
Have you had the opportunity to apply what you’ve learnt in real-world scenarios?
“Within my current role in promotions, I have adopted a few procurement models, such as the stakeholder mapping tool to help priorities and analyse stakeholders’ importance and interest in a project.”
What did you enjoy most about your apprenticeship experience?
“I enjoyed completing my exams and preparing my EPA presentation as this enabled me to showcase all that I had learnt.”
What advice would you give to someone contemplating whether to enroll onto an Apprenticeship?
“Stay on top of your “off the job” hours and don’t leave assignments or projects to the last minute, little and often.”
Have you considered continuing with the next level of study? Would you remain on Apprenticeship route or choose the commercial pathway?
“Yes, I would like to complete CIPS Level 5 & 6 to become MCIPS qualified. When I decide to carry on with my studies, I would like to complete this via the commercial pathway.”
Josh’s Line Manager added, “Josh worked extremely hard to earn this qualification and complete the Apprenticeship, investing many hours of his time. I’m delighted that he’s passed his CIPS, and his hard work has paid off as he has already secured a promotion at work.”
SRSCC would like to wish Josh a huge congratulations for this huge achievement! We look forward to supporting Josh through his journey towards MCIPS status.
SRSCC and the Apprenticeships they provide have, without a doubt, helped develop our Procurement Team who in turn have transformed the Commercial Department. SRSCC provided expert tuition and, important to ensuring personal growth, mentoring support.
The Team have increased their abilities and confidence and are now all successfully operating as professional Business Partners and members of Senior Leadership Teams in Commercial and DDaT Departments.
Barry LeightonHead of Commercial Services The Team have increased their abilities and confidence and are now all successfully operating as professional Business Partners and members of Senior Leadership Teams in Commercial and DDaT Departments.
SRSCC and the Apprenticeships they provide have, without a doubt, helped develop our Procurement Team who in turn have transformed the Commercial Department. SRSCC provided expert tuition and, important to ensuring personal growth, mentoring support.
The Team have increased their abilities and confidence and are now all successfully operating as professional Business Partners and members of Senior Leadership Teams in Commercial and DDaT Departments.
Barry LeightonHead of Commercial Services The Team have increased their abilities and confidence and are now all successfully operating as professional Business Partners and members of Senior Leadership Teams in Commercial and DDaT Departments.
Prior to the Apprenticeship, the Team undertook various training courses while operating at different levels. Since the Apprenticeship program commenced the Team has become more aligned saving the Constabulary £3.6m while reducing risks and awarding many compliant contracts.
The Team also managed supplies during the Pandemic ensuring 100% delivery of PPE and requirements for agile working while installing the Oracle system, with the Apprenticeship being a key factor in enabling the Team to deliver this
Barry LeightonHead of Commercial Services The Team also managed supplies during the Pandemic ensuring 100% delivery of PPE and requirements for agile working while installing the Oracle system, with the Apprenticeship being a key factor in enabling the Team to deliver this
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