Procurement Apprentice: Tactical Buying & Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Earn a salary while studying

Permanent role from start

Tuition fees covered

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

Thales in Crawley, United Kingdom, is offering a 3-year procurement and business administration apprenticeship starting 6 September 2027. You will study for Level 3 Business Administration, then Level 4 Procurement and Supply, with on-the-job training in a centralised UK procurement team.

The role includes hands-on buying, supplier relationships, and contract administration. You will earn £24,000 per year and have the chance to convert to a permanent role from the start of the apprenticeship,

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

Education

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship

Job description

Thales in Crawley, United Kingdom, is offering a 3-year procurement and business administration apprenticeship starting 6 September 2027. You will study for Level 3 Business Administration, then Level 4 Procurement and Supply, with on-the-job training in a centralised UK procurement team.

The role includes hands-on buying, supplier relationships, and contract administration. You will earn £24,000 per year and have the chance to convert to a permanent role from the start of the apprenticeship,