Junior Buyer / Stock Controller Apprentice

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work towards a Business Admin level 3 qualification whilst supporting and working with the Buyer / Ops Director and Stores Controllers to expedite product to fulfill customer requirements in a demanding and time sensitive environment.

Wage

£17,459 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm with a 4pm finish on a Friday.

39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 1 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Providing support to the stock, purchasing and manufacturing areas of the business, this role will allow the individual to learn and develop various purchasing techniques, stock profiling and coordination working in a commodity and engineering company environment.

The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects or procurement, ideally able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and being confident in communicating at all levels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

Sourcing stock globally, ensuring best market value
Rationalise suppliers, building a manageable vendor portfolio
Ensuring stock availability whilst maintaining safety stock levels in line with order books
Negotiating costs and SLA’s in line with business requirements
Full administrative tasks in line with all duties mentioned including inputting of data

Where you'll work

PELHAM STREET
MANSFIELD
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG18 2EY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 Business Admin qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you
You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

More training information

DBC Training are a multi award-winning employment and skills training provider
We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential
https://dbc-training.co.uk/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Hy-Ram are a specialist machining manufacturer, supplying advanced mechanical, hydraulic and electronic engineered solutions into industrial sectors.

https://www.hy-ram.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

22 days / annum holiday (plus statutory), Onsite free parking, Pension Scheme, Various company events

After this apprenticeship

Progression into a Buyer / Stock Controller role

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