Buying Apprentice

Undertake market research and benchmarking through desktop activities and stakeholder engagement. Assist the Procurement Team in the sourcing process, in line with appropriate policies and social responsibilities. Conduct due diligence in supplier sourcing: undertake pre-qualification checks of potential suppliers using appropriate tools, including financial stability, insurance levels, technical capability, sustainability and quality, ensuring health & safety policies are in place and appropriate Modern Slavery/ Stronger Together conform to Kanes’ standards. Advise both internal and external stakeholders on procurement policies and procedures. Support the raising of purchase orders for contracts. Identify and monitor demand for goods and services, including both historic and future demand. Analyse and evaluate quotation responses to assist in tender responses. Manage Supplier Scorecard system and reporting. Support in a wide range of procurement activities to enable best practice, including running tenders/ e-tenders, evaluations, maintaining trade interchange, supplier visits, supplier sourcing, etc. Contribute to the procurement decision-making processes, ensuring they meet quality, technical, value for money, environmental and supply chain requirements. Assist in the implementation of new contracts Resolve accounts payable and PO queries. Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments.

Training:

Training will be delivered remotely by the provider through scheduled online sessions, supported by regular progress reviews. Learning will follow a structured programme that combines virtual workshops, independent study, and workplace-based tasks. Tutors will also carry out on-site visits at Kanes Foods to assess development and provide additional guidance throughout the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Junior Buyer.

Employer Description:
An established food manufacturing company, based in Worcestershire, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Kanes supplies major supermarkets in England such as Asda, JS, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and Morrisons with products that include stir fries, freshly prepared and cooked noodles, salad bowls, sauces, dressings, and sachets.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,GCSEs (or equivalent)