Procurement Coordinator Apprentice Level 3 WATES GROUP SERVICES LIMITED

We have an exciting opportunity in our friendly Procurement team for a Procurement Coordinator Apprentice based in Manchester. Our procurement team manage the buying of goods and services. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and receive ‘on the job training’, which will prepare you for your future career in Procurement and bey

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Closing date: 30 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

  • Working week

    8.30am - 5.00pm; days to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000132041

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a Procurement Coordinator Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of our energetic team.

Tasks include:

  • Working with internal and external customers
  • Managing emails and phone calls 
  • Managing our internal tender platform
  • Managing quotes and/or tender process
  • Ensuring invoices are paid and matching goods received
  • Checking data to ensure it is correct
  • Supporting a wide range of procurement processes including small subcontracts
  • Preparing reports for audit
  • Checking orders for our Design Consultants
  • Checking data on databases to ensure it includes the correct information

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Procurement and supply assistant (Level 3)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We will ensure you receive all the training, mentoring and support you need to be able to:

  • Learn core procurement skills
  • Build outstanding working relationships with our customers, suppliers, and other functions within a business
  • Develop your core skills and interests to help you choose the career path that most suits you!

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Attention to detail

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4-9) Essential

Things to consider

• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office including, Excel

About the employer

Wates Living Space is one of the UK’s leading providers of planned and responsive maintenance services in the social housing sector, maintaining over 500,000 homes nationwide every year. We tailor our service offer to meet the strategic needs of individual customers, focusing on the areas that matter most to them. This includes delivering value for money, exceptional customer service and investing in the communities where we work.

Employer

WATES GROUP SERVICES LIMITED

Address

2nd Think Park, Mosley Rd

Manchester

M17 1FQ

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Training

Training provider

THE WKCIC GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Procurement and supply assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Apr 2023