Location:
Newton Abbot, onsite
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 40 hours, 8:00-16:00 (Flexible start & finish times within core office hours)
Apprenticeship Course:
Procurement & Supply Assistant (Level 3), CIPS accredited
Training Provider:
The Apprenticeship Academy (Online Learning)
Duration:
18-21 months approx.
We are looking for a Category Buyer Apprentice to join our team!
The Apprentice Category Buyer plays a crucial role in procurement and supply chain management at Harrier, essential for the ongoing success of the business. The role involves assisting in providing comprehensive procurement services to Harrier’s UK and Czech production operations. The key objectives include managing specific product categories to ensure Harrier obtains the best value, maintains quality, and meets business objectives.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Category Management
* Carry out material requirement planning for product categories, ensuring just-in-time deliveries.
* Manage stock control of product categories, liaising with Brand Management and Warehousing, forecasting peaks and troughs.
* Coordinate product deliveries and provide notifications for warehousing and logistics.
* Assist with alternative products, including QA sign-off, samples, and stock control.
* Support system data input and the receipting of goods.
Supply Chain Management
* Coordinate pricing with supply chain and work with the Senior Buyer to obtain the best price and quality products.
* Create pricing matrixes for product categories.
* Maintain relationships with current suppliers and seek new suppliers.
* Ensure procurement activities and tenders comply with company processes.
* Assist the Senior Buyer with information for supply chain contracts and agreements.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
* A proactive attitude in meeting challenges and solving problems.
* Experience with MS Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
Personal Qualities
* Willingness to learn and expand knowledge in procurement.
* Openness to collaborate with colleagues.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Procurement team!
Take the next step in your career—apply now and become a Category Buyer Apprentice at Harrier!
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