Purchasing Apprentice

Support procurement activities including processing of requisitions across the network Assist Senior Buyer and Purchasing Manager in sourcing services and equipment, shadowing their activities, and maintaining supplier relationships. Maintain Supplier SQA database, contracts listings, and supplier information. Collaborate with the SHEQ team to ensure supplier accreditations are reviewed. Support the team in identifying root causes of invoice variances and investigating queries Attend college 1 day a week to complete CIPS level 3

Training:
1 day per week college attendance (online) As part of an apprenticeship programme learners must spend no less than 20% of working hours per week undertaking learning activities that relate to the apprenticeship programme. This may be formal structured learning or informal unplanned learning.

Training Outcome:
Potential to develop and grow within the company 

Employer Description:
We are a leading temporary works specialist and at the forefront of our industry for over 60 years, with a reputation built on engineering and service excellence. This enables us to deliver the right temporary works solution for our customers, whatever the scale or complexity of the project. Our customers include civil engineering and construction contractors, asset owners, and consulting engineering firms through to small builders

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 17.00.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,interpersonal skills,Adaptability,Microsoft Office Suite (Excel),Collaborative,Quotation Negotiation,Hire & Installation Process