Higher Apprentice Procurement and Supply Chain

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Procurement and Supply Chain Apprentice. This role involves engaging with suppliers and managing procurement processes. Candidates will receive a qualification and can expect competitive benefits including a pension scheme and wellness programs. Ideal for those with 5 GCSEs, particularly in Maths and English.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health benefits

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• GCSEs must include Maths and English.
• 72 UCAS points required, excluding AS level points.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the full procurement life cycle.
• Manage formal requests for quotation.
• Ensure supply quality and compliance with requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Financial analysis

Contract law

Strategy development

Education

5 GCSEs (including Maths and English)

72 UCAS points (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title

Procurement and Supply Chain Apprentice

Location

Radway Green

Salary

Starting from £21,625 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you’ll be doing

As a Procurement and Supply Apprentice you will be involved in the process of procurement, or buying goods and services. However, these roles can be much broader than just procurement. The role can extend to a huge range of related commercial activity such as influencing policy, financial analysis, engaging in contract law, and developing strategy to deliver services.

• As a Procurement and Supply Apprentice working within the Direct Procurement team in the Land UK business unit, you will build your personal networks and gain experience in the full procurement life cycle, from initial supplier engagement to managing formal requests for quotation, sourcing new business, agreeing new contracts and influencing the direction of how the sourcing is achieved. This will require regular engagement with both internal & external stakeholders.
• You will gain experience in Category management, such as how specific areas of procurement spend can be organised into appropriate categories and the impact of this approach across the procurement life-cycle.
• You will also gain experience in the Supply Quality team ensuring deliveries are compliant to our requirements and also the Governance area ensuring we are compliant to all relevant rules and legislation.

What qualification will you get?

Procurement and supply chain practitioner / Skills England

To achieve this qualification, you will be expected to attend the BAE Systems Submarine Academy of Skills and Knowledge (SASK) at Barrow-in-Furness.

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 BAE Systems Land team

A career at BAE Systems Land is rewarding work that truly makes a difference, and as you tackle critical projects, you’ll work alongside a supportive team driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems Land, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.

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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 AND
• 72 UCAS points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)