Apprentice Purchasing Assistant

Introduction

Do you have strong administrative and organisational skills and an interest in finance? Do you want to be a part of an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of Autistic young people whilst gaining a qualification and hands on experience in a purchasing environment?

About the Employer

Prior's Court is a registered charity providing education and residential care for autistic young people with complex needs aged 5-25, helping them build a brighter, more independant future.

What You'll Do

• Placing and confirming purchase orders in line with purchasing processes and timelines
• Monitoring order confirmations, delivery schedules and updates
• Receipting in goods onto the system accurately
• Maintaining accurate purchasing data and ensuring systems are kept up to date
• Managing the purchasing inbox and responding to supplier and internal queries in a timely manner
• Acting as a key point of contact for supplier communication, including order updates and issue resolution
• Identifying and resolving order discrepancies, delays or supplier issues, escalating where necessary
• Providing resources on site from a centralised store including stationery, uniform and hygiene supply requests
• Ensure compliance with internal purchasing policies and controls

Training Outcome

• This apprenticeship will equip you with the skills and knowledge to progress further within the procurement function 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Administrative skills
• Number skills

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 09:00- 17:00

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.