Buying Assistant / Business Administration Apprentice
BLOCC LTD
Stourbridge (DY9 9TS)
Closes on Monday 15 June 2026
Posted on 6 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Blocc Interiors is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Buying Assistant Apprentice to support our procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career to gain hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier coordination, and project support within a fast-paced, design-led interiors business.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 30 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchasing & Order Management
- Assist in raising and processing purchase orders accurately
- Support the buying team in sourcing interior products, including fabrics, cushions, and soft furnishings
- Obtain supplier quotes, lead times, and product details for a range of materials
- Ensure all order details are correct, including pricing, quantities, and specifications
- Track orders and update internal systems with accurate information
- Monitor delivery schedules and flag any delays or issues
Supplier Coordination:
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain product information, samples, and availability
- Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers
- Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve queries promptly
- Support maintaining up-to-date supplier records
Administrative Support:
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, files, and documentation
Ensure all data is correctly stored and kept up to date in shared systems - Assist with data entry, reporting, and document preparation
Support inventory tracking and stock control where required
Project & Team Support:
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure purchasing aligns with project timelines
- Assist in coordinating deliveries of fabrics, furnishings, and materials to site
- Support the team with ad hoc administrative and coordination task
Where you'll work
1-3 Galtons Mill
Galtons Lane, Belbroughton
Stourbridge
DY9 9TS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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.
Training schedule
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion
- Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training
Your training will include:
- Information Technology
- Record Document Production
- Stakeholders and Stakeholder Management
- Policies
- Business Fundamentals
- Planning and Organisation
- Relevant Regulation
- Processes
- Effective Project Management
- Managing Performance
For a full overview of the business administrator standard please click on the following link:
https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/business-administrator-level-3/
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Established in 2009, BLOCC Interiors evolved from a rich heritage and legacy created 30 years earlier.’
We are a specialist interior design company offering a bespoke service to Property Developers throughout the UK, providing show homes, marketing suites, concierge and communal areas, retirement living and exclusive interiors for private clients own homes
After this apprenticeship
- Potential for full time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030013.
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Closes on Monday 15 June 2026
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