Procurement and Supply Chain Apprentice

Job description

Job Title: Planning & Procurement ApprenticeLocation: TelfordHours of Work: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Role PurposeThe Planning & Procurement Apprentice will support the Procurement and Buying teams with day-to-day purchasing, supplier coordination, and data management activities. This role provides hands‐on experience across procurement, supply chain administration, supplier relationship management, and sustainability compliance, while working towards an accredited apprenticeship qualification.

Key ResponsibilitiesThe apprentice will support the team with the following duties:

Assist with placing Purchase Orders (POs) with suppliers in line with business requirements

Update order confirmations and delivery information within procurement systems

Issue regular order and delivery status updates to internal stakeholders

Progress and follow up overdue Purchase Orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery

Support the resolution of delivery discrepancies and supplier invoice queries

Obtain required supplier information to support sustainability, ethical sourcing, and compliance targets

Play an active role in building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers

Raise non‐stock purchase orders as required by the business

Coordinate data maintenance activities, including scanning, filing, and auditing procurement documentation

Provide general administrative support to the Buying team, including:

Requests for quotations (RFQs)

Pricing queries

Uploading and maintaining pricing information

Support sourcing activities and market research to help identify suppliers and cost‐saving opportunities

Undertake ad hoc tasks and projects to support the wider Procurement and Supply Chain function

Skills & Attributes

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good organisational and time‐management skills

Confident communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships

Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of procurement and supply chain processes

Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and other Office applications

Professional, proactive, and reliable approach to work

Knowledge & Experience

No previous procurement experience required

Interest in procurement, supply chain, business, or planning

GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths (or working towards) desirable

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Telford

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English