Buying Apprentice

Answering calls from suppliers and sites Raising plant and materials orders with suppliers and entering onto our database Helping to complete cost comparisons for materials Updating plant and materials databases to include changes on site and all plant paperwork Under supervision, assisting estimating in providing materials prices for tenders Checking, authorising and querying plant and materials against purchase orders Working with the accounts team to ensure month end deadline is met and queries are logged and recorded accurately General administration duties as required

Training:

The successful candidate will be enrolled onto a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship with either Bury or Bolton College.  This will be funded by the company, and you will be paid for a minimum of 6 hours per week off-the-job study time.  

Training Outcome:

After completing this apprenticeship, you could progress into a Buyer position or move into roles such as Contract Administrator or Finance Asssitant. 

This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in business, with opportunities across a wide range of industries and sectors.

Employer Description:

George Cox and Sons Ltd. are a civil engineering and highway contractor working across the north-west on a number of local authority, long term, framework contracts. As a result of an increase in works, George Cox are looking to increase their workforce and want to employ an Apprentice Buyer to join our Procurement team

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Positive attitude,Willingness to learn,Able to manage own workload