Apprentice Assistant Procurement Manager

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice procurement professional to help us achieve our 2025 purchasing strategy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to benefit from a structured career pathway, a good salary, and continued development to help them grow. You will manage the stock range for business units whilst controlling costs.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Rising to 24,000 after completion of 6 month probation.

Training course

Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday (office based), typical hours are 09:00 - 17:15.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year

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

Manage stock range for business units whilst controlling costs
Ensure highest availability of standard stock items, keeping within defined stock targets
Work closely & build relationships with suppliers
Inform commercial teams of slow & non-moving stock lines
Chase and update outstanding purchase orders (PO)
Raise POs & check accuracy
Check order acknowledgements from suppliers
Handle enquiries for stock and non-stock items
File & maintain documentation
Book in deliveries

Where you'll work

1-8 Hulbert Industrial Estate
Cinder Bank
Dudley
DY2 9AD

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

Your training course

Procurement and supply chain practitioner (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Manage relationships with stakeholders.
Interpret business requirements by assessing the demand for the product or service.
Undertake market analysis to establish potential routes to market.
Conduct benchmarking to evaluate costs against industry standards.
Prepare or contribute to the drafting of a sourcing plan which meets business needs, including corporate social responsibility factors.
Use the organisation's documentation designed for commercial procurement processes for the supply of goods and services.
Notify potential suppliers of proposal requirements.
Use selection and award criteria to source requirements from external suppliers evidencing how supplier bids are evaluated against them.
Analyse the financial implications of decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of purchased goods and services.
Support contract award and briefing of suppliers in line with the organisations processes and governance.
Monitor and manage contract performance to meet time, costs, service, and quality objectives.
Manage contract performance and advise suppliers on any areas for improvement.
Maintain contract documentation such as change control, version control.
Use IT and software to produce spreadsheets and presentation packages to communicate information.
Identify, raise, and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to resolve any issues or risks.
Analyses sustainability challenges and risks at each stage of the product or contract life cycle.
Manage information in accordance with policy and processes.
Continuously review work processes to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and simplify workflow.
Use available systems and tools to identify relevant data.
Interpret, analyse, and evaluate data through questioning to drive actionable intelligence and support decision making.
Use horizon scanning to identify future changes in procurement and contracting.
Manage relationships with stakeholders.
Interpret business requirements by assessing the demand for the product or service.
Undertake market analysis to establish potential routes to market.
Conduct benchmarking to evaluate costs against industry standards.
Prepare or contribute to the drafting of a sourcing plan which meets business needs, including corporate social responsibility factors.
Use the organisation's documentation designed for commercial procurement processes for the supply of goods and services.
Notify potential suppliers of proposal requirements.
Use selection and award criteria to source requirements from external suppliers evidencing how supplier bids are evaluated against them.
Analyse the financial implications of decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Liaise and negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of purchased goods and services.
Support contract award and briefing of suppliers in line with the organisations processes and governance.
Monitor and manage contract performance to meet time, costs, service, and quality objectives.
Manage contract performance and advise suppliers on any areas for improvement.
Maintain contract documentation such as change control, version control.
Use IT and software to produce spreadsheets and presentation packages to communicate information.
Identify, raise, and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to resolve any issues or risks.
Analyses sustainability challenges and risks at each stage of the product or contract life cycle.
Manage information in accordance with policy and processes.
Continuously review work processes to identify and eliminate inefficiencies and simplify workflow.
Use available systems and tools to identify relevant data.
Interpret, analyse, and evaluate data through questioning to drive actionable intelligence and support decision making.
Use horizon scanning to identify future changes in procurement and contracting.

Your training plan

The candidate will obtain the CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply and will become a member of the CIPS organisation upon successful completion.

Subjects covered include:

Principles of procurement and supply
Defining business needs
Key steps to successful sourcing
Supply chain risks
Ethical & responsible sourcing
Prepare for effective negotiations
Managing suppliers, contracts & relationships
Category management
Live coaching with CIPS

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 9-4)
Maths (grade 9-4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Any Subject (grade A-C)

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

About this company

ASD Limited is one of the UK’s leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers, and a member of the Hierros Añón Group. Backed by global strength and supported by a strong nationwide network, we meet the needs of customers across the country. We supply a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products, sourced exclusively from reputable, accredited mill partners. Our extensive in-house processing capabilities in combination with our technical expertise enable us to deliver high-quality steel and metal solutions that are both efficient and cost-effective. We’ve cultivated a unique work environment that celebrates the belief, attitude, strength, initiative, and responsiveness of our people. In return for your commitment and spirit. Join us, and discover that we’re much more than you might think—a place where your career can truly thrive.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

After completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate can advance into a permanent Assistant Procurement Manager role
The next 'natural' career step is to progress into a Procurement Manager position, they will be eligible to apply upon completion of the CIPS / Procurement Level 4 qualification, based on performance and when vacancies are available

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASD LIMITED

Tim Bowdler

tim.bowdler@asd.ltd

01562821400

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329496.

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Closes on Wednesday 13 August 2025

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