Apprentice Buyer JRI ORTHOPAEDICS LIMITED

We are looking for an aspiring Apprentice Buyer to join a growing team! The role involves supporting a business with various procurement duties, from general administration to specialised procurement processes.

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

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Closing date: 24 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,600.00

    £8.00/hr for those under 21 and £10/hr for those aged 21 +

  • Working week

    37.5/ week (30 worked and 7.5 training) , inclusive of 30 minute lunch breaks, shifts to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    25 May 2024

  • Date posted

    24 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246832

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Creating, managing and booking in PO’s (Purchase Orders) for production materials and consumables
  • Assisting with annual stocktakes
  • Controlling and maintaining accurate stock levels of materials and consumables through:
  • Regular stock-taking
  • Cycle counting
  • Updating of stocks in ERP (Engineering Requirements Planning)
  • Purchasing and issue of workwear for JRI staff
  • Managing returns of supplier parts when SCAR’s (Supplier
  • Corrective Action Reports) are raised
  • Maintaining accurate records of VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) stock
  • Other administrative tasks, such as: scanning and archiving of documents within DocuWare and scanning and archiving of documents within ERP
  • Providing basic cover when the Senior Buyer is off-site

The training you will be getting

This apprenticeship qualification is called Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant which awards an Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, alongisde Functional Skills Level 2 English and maths if required .

This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:

  • Chartered Institute Procurement & Supply for N/A

You will also complete a Vendor or Professional qualification alongside the apprenticeship, which is CIPS Level 3.

Delivery method tbc.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Possible progression onto the Level 4 Commercial Procurement & Supply qualification or further within the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A* - C (9 - 4)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A* - C (9 - 4)) Desired

About the employer

JRI Orthopaedics was established in 1969 by an orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ronald Furlong, when he introduced the Muller cemented hip to the UK market. By 1977 JRI had expanded and opened its own manufacturing facility in the North of England in Sheffield. The heart of the British steel industry. JRI Orthopaedics has always been committed to working with the best people within the industry in order to deliver optimum solutions in joint reconstruction, repair and regeneration, putting the patient at the heart of everything they do.

Employer

JRI ORTHOPAEDICS LIMITED

Address

18 Churchill Way

35a Business Park

Chapeltown

S35 2PY

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Training

Training provider

APPRENTICE TEAM LTD

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Apprentice Team Ltd

recruitment@apprenticeteam.org

01246278931

Apprenticeship standard

Procurement and supply assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

Press the apply now button and fill in the form to be automatically added to our applicant system.

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

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Closing date: 24 May 2024