Procurement Apprentice

Introduction

Build capability for progression into specialist roles such as Buyer, Tooling Engineer or Capital Project Coordinator. Develop core skills in procurement, commercial decision‑making and supplier management, with hands‑on exposure to tooling, machinery and capital equipment sourcing in an automotive manufacturing environment.

About the Employer

Artifex Interior Systems embarked on a new chapter as an independent automotive interior systems manufacturer in June 2024.

While our independence is recent, our team brings a wealth of expertise in the manufacturing sector, ensuring continuity and depth of knowledge.

We are establishing ourselves as a trusted name in the automotive industry specialising in the design, development, manufacturing, and supply of innovative interior components for major global automotive manufacturers.

At Artifex, we are committed to crafting exceptional quality, innovative designs and sustainable solutions for the automotive interiors industry.

• Partner collaboration.
• Innovative design, engineering and manufacturing.
• Compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Continuous improvement culture.

What You'll Do

• Gain practical experience across real manufacturing projects and capital investments.
• Learn and apply relevant procurement, safety, quality and regulatory standards relating to manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Support procurement activities for capital equipment, production tooling and manufacturing services across customer programmes.
• Apply defined procedures to resolve straightforward issues and seek guidance when problems fall outside agreed processes.
• Work with suppliers to request quotations, evaluate capabilities, analyse deliverables and track progress against agreed timelines.
• Analyse cost, technical and commercial data, including cost breakdowns, technical specifications and contractual terms.
• Assist with purchase order preparation, documentation, data accuracy and record management within procurement systems.
• Participate in cross‑functional project reviews with engineering, quality and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor tooling and equipment milestones, delivery schedules and supplier performance.
• Assist with capital approval processes by compiling business cases, cost models and investment proposals.

Training Outcome

After this apprenticeship the candidate will have the option to start their level 5 and 6 qualifications in procurement. 

The specific routes could be buyer / senior buyer in all commodities, then commodity manager. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Proactive
• Accountability

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4 and above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 and above

Course Information

Course: Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 17:15. Friday, 08:30 - 13:00. There will be no shift work or opportunity for overtime. There is a bus link, with a small walk from the bus stop and Birmingham International train station near by.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 5 Months

Training Provider: THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED