Annual wage £15,600.00 £8.00/hr for those under 21 and £10/hr for those aged 21 Working week 37.5/ week (30 worked and 7.5 training), inclusive of 30 minute lunch breaks, shifts to be confirmed Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 23 Apr 2024 Date posted 15 Feb 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000231736 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Creating, managing and booking in PO’s (Purchase Orders) for production materials and consumables Assisting with annual stocktakes Controlling and maintaining accurate stock levels of materials and consumables through: Regular stocktaking Cycle counting Updating of stocks in ERP (Engineering Requirements Planning) Purchasing and issue of workwear for JRI staff Managing returns of supplier parts when SCAR’s (Supplier Corrective Action Reports) are raised Maintaining accurate records of VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) stock Other administrative tasks, such as: Scanning and archiving of documents within DocuWare and Scanning and archiving of documents within ERP Providing basic cover when the Senior Buyer is off-site The training you will be getting This apprenticeship qualification is called Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant which awards an Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, alongisde Functional Skills Level 2 English and maths if required. This standard aligns with the following professional recognition: Chartered Institute Procurement & Supply for N/A You will also complete a Vendor or Professional Qualification alongside the apprenticeship, which is CIPS Level 3. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Possible progression onto the Level 4 Commercial Procurement & Supply qualification or further within the business. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A - C (9 - 4)) Essential GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A - C (9 - 4)) Desired