Purchasing Officer Apprentice

GRANADA GLAZING LTD

SHEFFIELD (S25 3QD)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 February 2026

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Summary

Join Granada Glazing as a Purchasing Officer Apprentice and gain hands-on experience supporting procurement, suppliers and stock control within a busy manufacturing business. You’ll develop key purchasing and administrative skills while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship with structured training and progression opportunities.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Up to £17,000

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 23 February 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

  • Assisting with the preparation and processing of purchase orders
  • Supporting supplier communication, including obtaining quotes and handling enquiries
  • Assisting with sourcing suppliers under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager
  • Monitoring inventory levels and tracking orders to support stock availability
  • Following up with suppliers regarding deliveries and resolving order issues
  • Maintaining accurate purchasing records, including orders, pricing, invoices and delivery information
  • Supporting inventory reconciliation and stock level checks
  • Assisting with cost analysis and reviewing supplier performance
  • Preparing reports and ensuring weekly purchasing reports are kept up to date
  • Providing general administrative support to the purchasing team
  • Supporting audits and ensuring purchasing activities comply with company policies
  • Taking part in apprenticeship training, reviews and development activities

Where you'll work

QUANTIM HOUSE
CAMPBELL WAY
DINNINGTON
SHEFFIELD
S25 3QD

Training

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

Training provider

TOTAL TRAINING PROVISION LIMITED

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.

Training will take place in the workplace alongside the job role, supported by remote learning. The apprentice will complete online learning, one-to-one sessions and projects, with structured monthly progress reviews delivered throughout the apprenticeship.

More training information

The apprenticeship is delivered by Total Training Provision using a blended learning approach. Training includes e-learning, one-to-one sessions with a Skills Coach, employer-led learning, projects, activities and regular reviews to support successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Granada Glazing is a UK-based designer, manufacturer and installer of bespoke aluminium secondary glazing. With over 45 years’ experience, they deliver high-quality solutions for commercial, heritage and residential projects across the UK.

https://gsecg.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

A structured apprenticeship with mentoring, hands-on project experience, CAD skill development, and a supportive workplace with company fun days, free food vans and celebration treats.

After this apprenticeship

Potential progression into a permanent role within the business following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TOTAL TRAINING PROVISION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013190.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)