Procurement Executive Apprenticeship

BUNZL UK LIMITED; Stretford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunzl UK Limited offers an L3 Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship, delivering hands-on purchasing experience within a major distribution and services group across the UK and Ireland.

You will support the Purchasing Manager, liaise with suppliers, and help drive cost efficiencies while gaining the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Level 3 Advanced Certificate. Career progression is available on successful completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English at least grade 4 and GCSE Maths at least grade 4.
• Strong communication and numerical fundamentals are required.
• Good IT and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day purchasing of goods and services.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, product specifications and pricing.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information in the procurement system.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring including quality, delivery and service levels.
• Assist in market research to identify new suppliers, products and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare reports and analyse purchasing data to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Services, Finance, Operations and other departments.
• Collaborate with Bunzl stakeholders in other operating divisions.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with policies, contractual agreements and legislation.
• Support sustainability and value-for-money initiatives within procurement.
• Undertake any other administrative or procurement-related duties.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Customer care

Problem solving

Administrative

Logical

Team working

Creative

Patience

Education

GCSE English (Grade 4)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4)

Job description

Introduction

The successful candidate will study the L3 Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship, which includes the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Level 3 Advanced Certificate.

About the Employer

Bunzl UK Limited is part of Bunzl plc, a FTSE 100 international distribution and services group. Bunzl supplies essential products and services to businesses across the UK and Ireland through a network of specialist operating companies.

The organisation operates across a number of key sectors, including catering and hospitality, retail and packaging, safety and workwear, cleaning and care, healthcare and grocery. Bunzl provides a specialist sourcing, procurement, warehousing and distribution service, helping customers access the products they need efficiently and reliably.

Bunzl has a strong focus on supply chain efficiency, responsible sourcing, sustainability and delivering value to customers. Its scale and global supplier network enable it to provide tailored solutions while maintaining local expertise through its specialist businesses.

What You'll Do

Assist the Purchasing Manager with the day-to-day purchasing of goods and services.

Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, product specifications, pricing.

Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information within the procurement system.

Assist with supplier performance monitoring, including quality, delivery, and service levels.

Assist in market research to identify new suppliers, products, and cost-saving opportunities.

Assist in prepare reports and analyse purchasing data to support informed decision-making.

Work collaboratively with Sales, Customer Services, Finance, Operations, and other departments to understand purchasing requirements.

Work collaboratively with Bunzl stakeholders in other operating divisions.

Ensure purchasing activities comply with organisational policies, contractual agreements, and relevant legislation.

Support sustainability and value-for-money initiatives within the procurement function.

Undertake any other administrative or procurement-related duties appropriate to the role.

Training Outcome

Career progression opportunities within Procurement upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Procurement and supply assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: SR SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTS LTD