Apprentice Buyer

You will be involved in purchasing goods and services, maintaining stock levels, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in line with company processes and ISO9001 quality standards.

As part of your role, you will:

Procurement & Purchasing

Process purchase orders and call-off orders Respond to material requirements planning (MRP) signals and internal requisitions Issue requests for quotations (RFQs) and liaise with suppliers

Stock & Systems Management

Maintain accurate records on the Sage 200 system (stock, suppliers, and purchase orders) Carry out regular system updates and audits

Material Planning

Monitor stock levels and identify potential shortages Support scheduling and ordering of materials in line with demand Help optimise stock levels to prevent over or under-stocking

Supplier Coordination

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers Support cost-saving and product improvement initiatives Assist with expediting orders and resolving invoice queries, returns, and rejects

Team & Operational Support

Attend production, quality, and safety meetings Communicate daily with operations teams and supervisors Provide support and cover for the Lead Buyer when required

Training:

You will work towards a Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprenticeship which will include:

Off-the-job training with a training provider On-the-job learning within the procurement team Development of key technical and professional skills

Training Outcome:

An apprenticeship in buying/procurement can open up a wide range of career paths across supply chain, commercial, and operational roles.

Employer Description:

Mors Smitt, an operating company under Wabtec, is a global manufacturer of vital railway relays, safety-critical electronics, and complete measuring and control solutions for the rolling stock and infrastructure industries.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm. Friday, 7:30am to 12:30pm or 8:00am to 1:00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working