Purchasing & Supply Chain Apprentice — Hands-On Site Role

1492 Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 7,800 - 9,800; Full time

Job summary

1492 Ltd in Bolton is offering a full-time site-based apprenticeship within Manufacturing & Engineering. You'll gain real business experience across purchasing, procurement and supply chain while learning how a busy manufacturing site operates.

You don't need years of experience. Join the Purchasing & Supply Chain team, learn from seasoned colleagues and work toward the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, building foundations for a long-term career.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; the candidate should be curious, enthusiastic, organised and keen to learn.
• Interest in business, manufacturing, purchasing or supply chain is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with suppliers and building strong relationships.
• Gathering and analysing purchasing and supplier data.
• Supporting purchasing activities, orders and supplier enquiries.
• Working closely with Production and Planning teams.
• Helping ensure materials and components are available when needed.
• Understanding stock, lead times, costs and supplier performance.
• Learning how purchasing decisions impact the wider business.
• Getting exposure to different departments across a busy manufacturing site.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Procurement

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Job description

1492 Ltd in Bolton is offering a full-time site-based apprenticeship within Manufacturing & Engineering. You'll gain real business experience across purchasing, procurement and supply chain while learning how a busy manufacturing site operates.

You don't need years of experience. Join the Purchasing & Supply Chain team, learn from seasoned colleagues and work toward the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, building foundations for a long-term career.