Techary Orpington, England, United Kingdom
The Role
The Procurement Executive Apprentice will support the purchasing and procurement activities within Techary’s global operations. This role will provide hands-on experience in raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and tracking deliveries. Working closely with the Procurement & Operations Manager, you will gain exposure to the full procurement cycle, from order request through to fulfilment, while learning how to manage supplier relationships, resolve order issues, and maintain accurate procurement records. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone looking to start a career in procurement and develop practical skills in a fast-paced, international environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Assist with processing purchase order (PO) requests in line with procurement policy.
* Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
* Support the tracking of orders from confirmation through to delivery.
* Support the handling of vendor queries and help resolve issues.
* Maintain procurement records and update supplier databases.
* Assist in generating procurement reports and basic spend analysis.
* Provide general administrative support to the procurement function.
* Access to information or data which can be analysed
* Proactively support/coach 2 or more colleagues to produce documents
* Enough authority to challenge working practices/procedures (to improve them)
* Being able to communicate with external customers/stakeholders
* Manage meetings (organise, take minutes & chair)
* Manage logistics (arrange travel or managing how resources are acquired, stored, and transported to destination)
* Organise, plan and lead projects to improve a process or operation proactively.
* Problem solving, make suggestions and decision making
Essential Skills
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Willingness to learn and develop within a procurement environment.
Preferred Skills
* Interest in IT procurement or technology products.
Education & Qualifications
* GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Maths) required.
What You'll Gain
* Gain practical knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes.
* Learn to use purchasing platforms and tools for procurement.
* Work closely with experienced purchasing and procurement professionals to build career-ready skills in supply chain and logistics.
* Business Administrator Level 3 Qualification via Ginger Nut Training
Benefits
At Techary, we embrace a family culture and believe in working as a team to overcome any challenge we face.
* Birthday as a free day holiday.
* Social events run throughout the year.
* Free breakfast, snacks and drinks.
* Lunch provided Friday.
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
Equal Opportunities
Techary is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment and in which all decisions are based on merit. Full details of Techary’s Equal Opportunity Policy are available upon request.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
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