Procurement Apprentice: Level 3-4, Hybrid Career Path

Thales Group; South Cheriton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£24,000 salary per year

Holiday entitlement 201 hours per year

Company pension

Health care cash plan

Hybrid/flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development support

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Thales Group in the United Kingdom is offering a Procurement Apprentice position within our centralised UK procurement team. You will gain hands-on experience in tactical buying, supplier management, and contract administration while developing on-the-job skills and professional qualifications.

The programme runs for three years with progression to Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship. Hybrid/flexible working options are available, and Thales supports professional qualifications and

Qualifications

• 2 A Levels or equivalent Grade C or above in any subject or equivalent Level 3 qualification such as BTEC Diploma or T Level.
• 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 (A-C) including Maths and English.
• Applicants with a relevant degree are not eligible for this programme.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in tactical buying and procurement.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and efficient purchasing decisions.
• Exposure to supplier management and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Training in core procurement processes and procedures.
• Experience in purchase order creation and management.
• Support internal stakeholders and develop customer service skills.
• Grow skills in contract administration and procurement law.

Skills

Tactical buying

Negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Customer service

Contract administration

Risk awareness

Ethical procurement

Team collaboration

Education

A Levels or equivalent

GCSEs including Maths & English

BTEC Diploma or T Level as alternative

Job description

Thales Group in the United Kingdom is offering a Procurement Apprentice position within our centralised UK procurement team. You will gain hands-on experience in tactical buying, supplier management, and contract administration while developing on-the-job skills and professional qualifications.

The programme runs for three years with progression to Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship. Hybrid/flexible working options are available, and Thales supports professional qualifications and