Apprentice Buyer (Procurement & Supply Chain)

CONTROLE MESURE REGULATION (UK) LTD

TYNE AND WEAR (NE27 0QF)

Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 June 2026

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Summary

We are currently looking for a Strategic Buyer Apprentice to join our dynamic team. During the 24-month apprenticeship programme you will develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to begin a successful career in strategic purchasing.

Wage

£21,157.50 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  • NMW for 18-21 old £21,157.50 p.a
  • NMW for 21 old and over   £24,784.50 p.a

Training course
Supply chain practitioner (fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)) (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Flexible start and finish times. Generally people start between 7am-9 am and finish between 4pm-6pm. Employers can be flexible with arranging the suitable start and finish times for the apprentice depending on their commute time.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

2 years

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

  • Learn purchasing approval processes and how internal teams interact with suppliers.
  • Gain experience using ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics AX) and BI tools for spend reporting and supplier data.
  • Support core procurement processes including RFQs, contract approvals, and compliance requirements.
  • Support live Requests for Quotation (RFQs) by gathering data and preparing quotation comparisons.
  • Track and monitor supplier KPIs including cost, quality, and delivery performance.
  • Gain exposure to forecasting and demand planning processes.
  • Learn how demand fluctuations influence purchasing decisions, stock levels, and supplier capacity.
  • Conduct supplier communication, bid analysis, and recommendation preparation.
  • Monitor supplier performance and maintain KPI dashboards.
  • Build commercial awareness through market research and supplier reviews.
  • Analyse risks, cost drivers, and market trends.
  • Manage supplier performance, relationships, and continuous improvement activities.

Where you'll work

UNIT 4
NEW YORK WAY
NEW YORK INDUSTRIAL PARK
TYNE AND WEAR
NE27 0QF

Training

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

Training provider

ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

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

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Working towards Supply Chain Practitioner Level 3 apprenticeship standard. Training will take place at the employer's site.

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

CMR UK Ltd is a North-Tyneside-based manufacturer of industrial engine controls and instrumentation, wiring systems, harnesses and sensors.
Established in 1984, we are a part of a global manufacturing business with operations in more than 40 countries. The business manufactures components that are supplied into performance-critical sectors including Power Generation, Marine, Automotive and Rail.

https://www.cmr-group.com/en (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Health Care Cash Plan
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Service Awards, Training & Development
  • Opportunities, Holiday
  • Buying Scheme
  • Tyne Tunnel subsidy
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday
  • Birthday day off
  • Company events and Long Service Awards

After this apprenticeship

Fixed-term for the duration of apprenticeship with a view to turn permanent. We are highly committed to providing opportunities for personal and professional growth and maintain a strong focus on training and development. We strive to create an engaging and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive. Gradual progression, development and career road map advancing to Junior Buyer, Buyer, Strategic Buyer, then funded CIPS qualifications

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED

Ian Wilkinson

Ian@we-are-zenith.com

01919171097

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036055.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)