Apprentice Buyer (Procurement & Supply Chain)

We are currently looking for a Strategic Buyer Apprentice to join our dynamic team. During the 24- month apprenticeship programme you will develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to begin a successful career in strategic purchasing.

Work

• As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get
• hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work
• alongside experienced staff.
• What you’ll do at work
• Learn purchasing approval processes and
• how internal teams interact with suppliers.
• Gain experience using ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics AX) and BI tools for spend reporting and supplier data.
• Support core procurement processes including RFQs, contract approvals, and compliance requirements.
• Support live Requests for Quotation (RFQs) by gathering data and preparing quotation comparisons.
• Track and monitor supplier KPIs including cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Gain exposure to forecasting and demand planning processes.
• Learn how demand fluctuations influence purchasing decisions, stock levels, and supplier capacity.
• Conduct supplier communication, bid analysis, and recommendation preparation.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain KPI dashboards.
• Build commercial awareness through market research and supplier reviews.
• Analyse risks, cost drivers, and market trends.
• Manage supplier performance, relationships, and continuous improvement activities.

Your training plan

Working towards Supply Chain Practitioner Level 3 apprenticeship standard. Training will take place at the employer’s site.

Essential qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4) essential
• Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Company Benefits

• Health Care Cash Plan
• Company Sick Pay
• Service Awards, Training & Development
• Opportunities, Holiday
• Buying Scheme
• Tyne Tunnel subsidy
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Birthday day off
• Company events and Long Service
• Awards

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