Procurements Co-ordinator Apprenticeship

TERBERG DTS (UK) LIMITED

Elland (HX5 9DA)

Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 July 2025

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Summary

The purpose of this role is to provide expert information and advice on aspects of procurement processes internally and externally. Be responsible for assessing products, services and suppliers. Ensure that approved purchases are of a sufficient quality and are cost-efficient.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

2 years 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

  • Maintaining industry market knowledge in relation to new suppliers/products in the market.
  • Reviewing, comparing, and analysing products and services to be purchased.
  • Proactively working with Terberg Group in relation to Terberg parts and products.
  • Raising a purchase order with preferred suppliers.
  • Maintaining and updating supplier information such as delivery time, cost, product rate etc.
  • Provide assistance to other departments in relation to procurement matters.
  • Ensure that all administration is completed on time, accurately and in line with set processes and procedures.
  • Monitor inventory stock.
  • Liaising with departmental managers and the HR department to collate new hire uniform issue orders and issue relevant PPE. This includes being the direct point of contact for new starters regarding their uniform and PPE needs.
  • Collating new starter “goodie bags” for early allocation to the HR department in advance of day one of employment.
  • Coordinating and managing ongoing contracts with third-party suppliers for uniform and hygiene management. This involves ensuring that existing colleague uniforms are collected and washed weekly, and addressing any replacement needs.
  • Liaising with third-party vendors regarding stationery, merchandise, confidential waste management, and other relevant supplies. This includes coordinating the procurement and management of these supplies to ensure smooth operations.
  • To work with all departments, particularly with projects that are being explored or implemented.
  • Undertake any other duties consistent with the purpose of this job or to support the needs of the business.

Where you'll work

Lowfields Way Lowfields Business Park
Elland
HX5 9DA

Training

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

Training provider

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Training course

Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
  • Use standard operating procedures.
  • Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
  • Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
  • Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
  • Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
  • Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Escalate issues and tasks.
  • Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
  • Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
  • Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
  • Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
  • Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
  • Apply quality assurance procedures.
  • Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
  • Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
  • Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.
  • Manage the flow of fast-moving consumer goods products or services based on evolving and changing information.
  • Use standard operating procedures.
  • Support customers with supply chain enquiries.
  • Use IT systems for the supply chain; Company and customer systems. Applies cyber security and GDPR regulations and policies.
  • Use continuous improvement techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
  • Lead and participate in problem solving activities: 5 whys, fishbone analysis.
  • Use capacity planning to inform fast-moving consumer goods supply chain processes.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Escalate issues and tasks.
  • Analyse data against supply chain key performance indicators to identify trends and themes that affect the fast-moving consumer goods supply chain.
  • Plan and adhere to customer lead times.
  • Use data analysis outcomes to inform decision making in the supply chain function.
  • Develop and implement a supply plan, for example, supply planning, production planning, demand planning, operations planning - logistics, commercial planning.
  • Use order management tools to capture customer orders.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
  • Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
  • Apply quality assurance procedures.
  • Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
  • Record or enter information - paper based or electronic; risk assessments, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, and any legal reporting requirements.
  • Comply with sustainability principles and regulations including efficient use of resources, recycling, reuse and safe disposal of waste.
  • Identify, organise and use resources, including team members, to plan and complete tasks, with consideration for cost and quality.

Training schedule

You will attend Kirklees College in Huddersfield for the apprenticeship Supply Chain Practitioner Level 3 on block weeks quarterly.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 / C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 / C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Negotiating skills

Other requirements

Critical Knowledge Required: • A solid understanding and knowledge of procurement /purchasing methods and procedures. • Good level Excel Skills. • Good knowledge of Outlook and Word. • Knowledge of uniform and PPE requirements, hygiene management, and stationery procurement processes. Qualifications and Experience required: • Experience of purchasing procedures and systems i.e. purchaser / buyer role. • Proven experience in coordinating and organising procurement activities, including managing contracts and liaising with suppliers.

About this employer

For over 150 years, Terberg has been a family business and currently the 5th generation is working in the company. Our 3000+ employees worldwide share a common culture to preserve the core values of our founder: entrepreneurship, innovation and quality.

https://www.terbergdts.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A full-time position with Terberg if successful.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Mark

mcooney@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332793.

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Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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