Introduction

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone looking to start a career in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain. As Apprentice Purchaser, you will work alongside our experienced Warehouse & Purchasing Manager, learning the fundamentals of purchasing operations in a busy, real-world environment.

About the Employer

Since it’s conception in 1997, Sportsafe now employs over 65 staff at three locations in Essex (head office), Manchester and Scotland.

Sportsafe offers installation, service and sales of sports and fitness equipment to more than 10,000 customers from the Shetland Isles to the South Coast in the including primary and secondary schools, private schools, sports centres, care homes and more than 120 county councils and fire, police and NHS authorities. The company is ISO 9001; ISO 14001, Safecontractor, CHAS, AFPE accredited.

What You'll Do

As you grow in confidence and capability, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Raising purchase orders where sales orders cannot be fulfilled from existing stock
Ensuring purchase orders contain all necessary information so that goods and services are delivered correctly and on time
Contacting suppliers to check pricing, confirm delivery dates, and chase outstanding orders
Entering and processing delivery notes accurately into our systems
Responding to queries from internal teams and suppliers by phone and email in a timely and professional manner
Supporting the development of supplier relationships to improve service and responsiveness
Maintaining accurate filing and records for the purchasing department
Keeping purchase order due dates up to date and flagging potential issues proactively
Following company procedures for record-keeping and system updates
Supporting wider service departments and contributing to shared business goals
Adhering to all company Health & Safety, Quality, and HR policies

Training Outcome

Includes the option to continue on as an apprentice and work towards a higher CIPS qualification or move into a purchasing assistant role within Sportsafe

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - maths and English - 9-4/A*-C

Course Information

Course: Procurement and supply assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:45pm. Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm. With a 40 minute lunch break each day.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

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