Procurement Apprentice: Level 3/4 with Flexible Training

Thales; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid/flexible working options

Contributory Pension

Health Care Cash Plan

Learning and development support

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Life Cover

Volunteering time

Job summary

Thales in Crawley is offering a 3-year Procurement Apprentice route that combines Level 3 Business Administration with Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship. You will be based in our centralised procurement team in the UK and gain hands-on experience in buying, supplier relations, and procurement processes.

The programme blends live virtual learning with practical on-the-job training, backed by support for professional qualifications and a clear progression path into procurement roles

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

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
• Developing customer service skills by supporting internal stakeholders
• Building confidence in problem-solving within supply chain operations
• Experience in contract administration and the basics of procurement law
• Collaboration with a centralised UK team on supply chain activities
• Support in developing skills in responsible and sustainable procurement
• Introduction to risk identification and management in the procurement context

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Tactical buying

Cost-saving initiatives

Procurement processes

Education

A Levels

GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

Thales in Crawley is offering a 3-year Procurement Apprentice route that combines Level 3 Business Administration with Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship. You will be based in our centralised procurement team in the UK and gain hands-on experience in buying, supplier relations, and procurement processes.

The programme blends live virtual learning with practical on-the-job training, backed by support for professional qualifications and a clear progression path into procurement roles