Purchasing & Business Support Administrator Apprentice

Summary

The main responsibilities of the apprentice will be to develop in supporting general purchasing and support administration tasks, supporting the wider team.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Core office hours 8.00am - 5.00pm with 1-hour lunch unpaid or 8.00am - 4.30pm with 30-minutes lunch unpaid. Working week includes Bank Holidays with exception of Christmas Day and New Years Day

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 July 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

Administrative Assistance: Handle various administrative tasks such as managing emails, scheduling meetings, answering on the phone, greeting visitors, filling documents. This helps keep the office running smoothly and allows other team members to focus on more strategic activities
Procurement Support: Assist in the procurement process by managing purchase orders, sourcing suppliers when necessary and working closely with the logistic department. This ensures that the business has the necessary materials and services to operate efficiently
Vendor Management: Help maintaining relationships with vendors, ensuring timely deliveries, and resolving any issues that may arise. This is crucial for maintaining a reliable supply chain
Data Management: Manage and analyse data related to business operations, helping to identify trends and areas for improvement. This can lead to more informed decision-making and better business outcomes
Customer Service: Being the first contact by answering on the phone, greeting visitors, and supporting the sales team when necessary
Project Assistance: Assist with the projects required for your apprenticeship, as well as any additional projects from various departments to support the managers

Where you'll work

C M F Technology Park
Maresfield Road, Barleythorpe
Oakham
LE15 7FW

Training

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

College or training organisation

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES 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

Business Administrator Level 3
The training will be delivered with a blend of online & onsite visits with the assessor every 4 - 6 weeks

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
Maths (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)

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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Good Microsoft Office Skills
Good Outlook Skills
Good Word Skills
Good Excel Skills
A good team player
Unflappable nature
Customer focussed
Resilient
Tenacious
Good communication skills

About this company

Everything we do at Cabel pivots on the fundamental principle of reliability. We strive to ensure that our customers can rely on the equipment we repair, rewind, or service to operate at optimum levels no matter the severity of operating conditions. Through a combination of extensive engineering experience and unique relationships with the broader power generation and alternator industries, we have developed an unparalleled knowledge base and resource network that is central to our offering. Using genuine OEM parts combined with our ability to rapidly source or manufacture bespoke parts when required, we are a highly flexible and responsive organisation that can be relied upon to get the job done, on time, on budget, and to the highest possible standards.

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Company benefits

Annual Profit Share Bonus Scheme (subject to Company performance results) Annual Holiday entitlement starts at 26 days plus 2 Bank Holidays increasing with service to max 31 days

After this apprenticeship

Potential to develop to Senior Business Administrator and/or progress into other departments within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INTEC BUSINESS COLLEGES LIMITED

Tracey North

tracey.north@intecbusinesscolleges.co.uk

07580 997408

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325647.

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Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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