Procurement & Buying Apprentice

You will work as part of our team on product solutions for our clients, procured from across the UK and Europe. You will gain broad skills across buying, creating presentations, quoting, placing orders with supply partners, order management, fulfilment and delivery through to working on e stores where we hold and promote our client products.

Effectively use all aspects of our Order Management System (OMS) Understand our suppliers and their products Be able to use the various supplier platforms Prepare PowerPoint documents for client presentations Understand how we use branding and client logos Organise product samples, keep records and log into OMS Logistics around the best shipping methods for each order Book deliveries, track and record proof or deliver and update clients Checking purchase invoices against OMS to make sure correct quantity, costs Database entry and updating and requesting of supplier/product information Take incoming calls in a professional way and connect with relevant team member

Additionally, to build on our sustainable credentials, to learn more about what makes products sustainable learning about product accreditations across production, materials and product end of life options and much more.

And finally, working with the team on our e commerce platforms run on behalf of our clients where you will help build product ranges and how we then promote these ranges to various client groups.

Training:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, individuals will have achieved the CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations, a globally recognised qualification. The core modules for this qualification are:

Procurement & Supply Environments Ethical Procurement & Supply Contract Administration Team Dynamics & Change Socially Responsible Procurement

Training will be a combination of on the job and off the job. The off the job element will include virtual classroom style learning and revision days, as well as one to one tutor sessions.

Study guides, eBooks, eLearning and all resources will be provided.

Training Outcome:

Throughout the period of your apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to build a very wide range of skills and get involved in all areas of the business. At the end of your apprenticeship there will be opportunities to specialise in buying and procurement and move on to the next level of CIPS qualifications.

Alternatively you may decide you would like to focus on Project Management, Client Development or E Commerce roles at The Sourcing Team.

Employer Description:

The Sourcing Team source ethical and sustainable promotional merchandise for some of the UK’s Europe leading organisations. We partner with Leaderpromos, a top US promotional merchandise agency of over 120 professionals based around the globe.

This partnership brings together two companies, both focused on sustainability, with a likeminded vision, to create purpose driven merchandise. Both companies the coveted B Corporation status. We also hold EcoVadis Platinum award and ISO 14001 and 9001.

The Sourcing team are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that the diversity of our team helps create a culture of teamwork, collaboration and innovation and makes the difference to our business. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30am, with half hour lunch break. Office based role in South London. With four days of work and one day studying for apprenticeship.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative