Supply Chain Management Apprentice
About the Role
Location United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Newcastle up Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Grid Technologies Business Unit Service Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Early Professional
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Supply Chain Management Apprentice, you will support the procurement of materials and services to meet customer & project needs, always putting safety & quality requirements first, in line with company procedures. Working alongside experienced procurement and supply chain professionals, you’ll gain hands-on experience while developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in supply chain management.
You’ll work closely with a range of internal teams, including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Project Management and Finance, while also engaging with external suppliers. This role combines practical workplace learning with formal study as part of a structured apprenticeship programme.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Day-to-day your activities will include the following:
· Create and manage direct and indirect purchase orders within a SAP ERP system
· Manage purchase orders from placement to delivery, including expediting and resolving delivery and invoice queries
· Liaise with Quality, Engineering and Project colleagues to resolve technical and quality issues
· Support the qualification and on-boarding of suppliers and maintain accurate vendor records
· Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support supply chain management
· Proactively manage and resolve day-to-day supply chain issues
Your Apprenticeship Programme
· Duration: 2-year structured apprenticeship (with potential for a 2-year extension to continue to a Level 4 qualification)
· Qualification: Professional procurement qualification through CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
· Training Model: One off-the-job training day per week, with the remaining time spent gaining practical experience in the workplace
· Support: Ongoing mentoring, structured learning, and regular development reviews
This programme is designed to provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in Supply Chain and Procurement, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role upon successful completion.
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone with enthusiasm and a genuine interest in supply chain and business. You’ll ideally have:
· GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English at grade 7 to 9 (or forecast to achieve this level)
· A strong willingness to learn and develop new skills
· Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
· An organised approach and attention to detail
· Good IT skills and an interest in developing Microsoft Office/data analysis capability