Apprentice Buyer

Sourcing of materials and services Cost negotiation Procurement Raising purchase orders Management of budgets Problem solving

Training:
Online attendance with Loughborough College within the first 15 months, one morning per week with onsite sessions in the afternoon to assist with portfolio building and preparation for End Point Assessment. Diarised visits from a dedicated Trainer/Assessor. Attendance at Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9:30am-3pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment). Attendance at Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required). On-the-job training. Off-the-job training.

Training Outcome:

Progression into a buyer then a senior buyer role.

Employer Description:

We are a small manufacturing company, privately owned, based in East Goscote, Leicester. We employ a staff of 35 persons and are active within the construction sector. Large order books and a search for our “managers of the future” means we looking to introduce apprentices seeking professional skills and experiences, as they develop their careers. We have strong personal development and training plans.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday: 7.30am - 4.30pm, Friday: 7.30am - 3pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative