Degree Apprentice Supply Chain Management with Procurement

BAE Systems.; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is offering a Degree Supply Chain Management with Procurement Apprenticeship that provides hands-on experience and a BSc (Hons) degree. You will be part of a dynamic team involved in supplier negotiations and relationship management. Ideal candidates must have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, as well as 96 UCAS points. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop strategies for supplier relationships.
• Enthusiasm for learning and working within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplier selection and negotiation activities.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Support procurement operations and strategy development.

Skills

Procurement skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Commercial awareness

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A*-C including Maths & English

96 UCAS Points

Job description

Job title

Degree Supply Chain Management with Procurement Apprentice

Location

Samlesbury and Warton

Salary

Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you’ll be doing

Within the Procurement function, you can expect to be involved in a wide range of activities whilst working alongside Procurement Professionals, some examples of the work you will undertake are identifying appropriate and key capabilities within the supply base and aid the development of innovative solutions. You will also have opportunity to lead the supplier selection and negotiation activities required by the business, facilitate and lead effective supplier relationships and partnerships where necessary, and develop short, medium and/or long-term supplier strategies and relationships.

What qualification will you get?

Attending Aston University, you will study a BSc (Hons) Degree in Supply Chain Management with Procurement.

The four-year scheme offers four different placements across the procurement function where you will learn and demonstrate skills required in Procurement, Commercial Management, and Purchasing Principles for Global Supply Chains, Supply Chain Analytics, Developing Management Capability, Developing Leadership Capability, Managing Procurement Performance, Technology & Innovation, and Strategic Supply Chain Management.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Air team

The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting-edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world-class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation.

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C which must include Maths & English
• 96 UCAS Points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)