Apprentice Purchaser: Launch Your Procurement Career

Colchester Institute Corporation; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday increases based on length of.’

Auto-enrolment pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Medical cash plan

Apprenticeship progression to higher C

Job summary

Colchester Institute is offering an entry-level Apprentice Purchaser role to learn purchasing operations in a busy environment. You will work with our Warehouse & Purchasing Manager, raising purchase orders and contacting suppliers to secure timely deliveries.

You’ll study a Procurement and Supply Assistant level 3 apprenticeship, with time away from work for specialist training. This 40-hour week role starts at £16,640 in year one and includes progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSE in maths and English (grade 9-4/A*-C)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders where sales orders cannot be fulfilled from existing stock
• Ensuring purchase orders contain all necessary information so that goods and services are delivered correctly and on time
• Contacting suppliers to check pricing, confirm delivery dates, and chase outstanding orders
• Entering and processing delivery notes accurately into our systems
• Responding to queries from internal teams and suppliers by phone and email in a timely and professional manner
• Supporting the development of supplier relationships to improve service and responsiveness
• Maintaining accurate filing and records for the purchasing department
• Keeping purchase order due dates up to date and flagging potential issues proactively
• Following company procedures for record-keeping and system updates
• Supporting wider service departments and contributing to shared business goals
• Adhering to all company Health & Safety, Quality, and HR policies

Skills

Customer care skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Job description

Colchester Institute is offering an entry-level Apprentice Purchaser role to learn purchasing operations in a busy environment. You will work with our Warehouse & Purchasing Manager, raising purchase orders and contacting suppliers to secure timely deliveries.

You’ll study a Procurement and Supply Assistant level 3 apprenticeship, with time away from work for specialist training. This 40-hour week role starts at £16,640 in year one and includes progression opportunities.