Purchasing Executive Apprentice

ARROW COUNTY SUPPLIES LIMITED

SHREWSBURY (SY3 9AE)

Closes in 25 days (Friday 19 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 November 2025

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Summary

The role plays a vital part in day-to-day operations, providing all aspects of purchasing and stock control support. Key tasks include providing support on sourcing and supplier management, supplier due diligence, system accuracy and supplier performance reports/process. Supporting stock control in expediting and maintaining product information.

• Wage:

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

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  Wage can be altered depending on candidate / pay increases as the apprentice develop.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 08:30 am - 4:00 pm 30 min break.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 5 January 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 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

Support the Purchasing Team with various tasks, such as: 

• Providing administrative support on all aspects of the tender process, including data gathering, desk-based sourcing, collation of quotations and cost comparison, supplier evaluation and collation of samples
• Data collection and reporting on supplier performance, and managing the supplier non-conformance process
• Manage the supplier due diligence process for new and existing suppliers to ensure the supplier database is up-to-date and meets ISO standards
• Support the team in the collation of solutions reports, both for internal and external communication
• Maintain supplier and product master data in SAP and files in Purchasing shared drive, including COSHH data, specifications, supplier catalogue numbers, etc. 
• Regular contact with our supply partners
• Liaise with internal stakeholders through daily communication
• To represent the company to all external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers and others, in a professional and courteous manner

Where you'll work

ARROW HOUSE
LONGDEN ROAD
SHREWSBURY
SY3 9AE

Training

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

Training provider

TELFORD COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

• Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• One day every two weeks at Telford College
• Assigned mentor within the workplace
• Assessor visits from Telford College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C / 4)
• Maths (grade C / 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
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working

About this employer

Arrow is a leading UK distributor of cleaning, hygiene and janitorial supplies. We provide the products you need to keep your space clean, safe and running smoothly – every day. Whether you’re running a school, hospital, food site, or public facility, we make cleaning easier with quality products, expert support and smart supply solutions.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for permanent roles within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002175.

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Closes in 25 days (Friday 19 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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