Business Administrator - Purchasing Apprentice CANFORD AUDIO LIMITED
This is a great opportunity to build a career in Purchasing and the Company, within an organisation that cares and looks after its staff. Responsible for the placing and progressing of Purchase Orders (for assigned suppliers) placed on the Great Plains system for both backorders and stock replenishment.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£20,139.00
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Working week
37.5hrs per week Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5.30pm Lunch break up to 1 hour
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
03 Jul 2023
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Date posted
27 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000158720
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
General Duties
- Undertake the placing and progressing of purchase orders on the Great Plains system
- Ensuring accurate delivery information is both input on Great Plains and supplied to Canford sales department
- Liaising regularly with Master Scheduling to ensure stock levels are readily available to meet ongoing workload of Production
- Supporting sales with quotation requests gaining best price and lead-time information
- Deal with both supplier and client returns, returning to stock or securing credit notes for stock returned to suppliers
Database Management
- Liaise with suppliers, catalogue production team as well as Purchasing Manager regards to all aspects of GP Purchasing database management. (E.g. product pricing, description, supplier codes etc.)
- Invoicing and Credit Note Queries
- Ensure that all invoice and credit note queries raised by the
- Finance department are cleared within the 15-day period assigned to clear such queries
General Administration
- Data entry, photocopying and filing as and when required to ensure that all relevant information is processed and archived correctly
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Full Business Administration Level 3 Standard
All training to be delivered at the employer's premises.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Possibility of full time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Working towards Level 3 Administrator Standard or similar.
With progression Supply Chain Management Certificate.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 or A*-C) Essential
About the employer
Employer
CANFORD AUDIO LIMITED
Address
Crowther Road
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE38 0BW
Training
Training provider
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
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