Apprentice Purchasing Coordinator (administration)

PROFINE UK LTD

HUTHWAITE (NG17 6AD)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 24 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 August 2026

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Summary

This role combines administration and procurement and will give you experience of working within a fast paced purchasing and planning team. The knowledge and skills you will develop during your apprenticeship will give you an excellent foundation to build your career upon.

Wage

£21,157.50 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 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

You will receive full training in all aspects of your job role.

Purpose of the Role


To procure raw materials, components and services required to support manufacturing operations while ensuring competitive pricing, quality, continuity of supply and compliance with company policies. The Purchasing Coordinator develops strong supplier relationships and works closely with Planning, Warehouse, Quality and Finance to ensure efficient supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Raise and manage purchase orders using SAP.
  • Ensure materials are purchased in line with production requirements and inventory targets.
  • Monitor supplier delivery performance and expedite outstanding orders.
  • Source new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations where appropriate.
  • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and delivery schedules.
  • Build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
  • Resolve supply issues and minimise disruption to production.
  • Review inventory levels and recommend actions to reduce excess and obsolete stock.
  • Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing data and supplier information within SAP.
  • Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and quality standards.
  • Support cost-saving projects and identify opportunities for procurement efficiencies.
  • Assist with supplier audits and quality investigations when required.
  • Prepare purchasing reports and KPI information for management

Where you'll work

PROFINE UK LTD
FULLWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
COMMON ROAD
HUTHWAITE
NG17 6AD

Training

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

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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

This is a blended delivery model. 

You will be assigned to a training specialist who will regularly visit you in the workplace, progressing with your apprenticeship on a one-to-one basis. 

You will attend monthly masterclass sessions. These are delivered in person at a central location to be advised. These sessions are designed to help you achieve strong results by encouraging collaboration and the sharing of good practice. 

You'll attend online monthly tutorials.

 

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Profine is the UK Subsidiary of a global provider of cutting edge window and door systems. They supply to 87 countries around the World, have over 3,500 employees across 29 sites in 22 countries with a turnover in excess of £612 million per year. They regularly recruit and train apprentices to be the future of their business.

http://profine-uk.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Upon successful completion this apprenticeship there will be opportunities within the company to progress. This may include further learning opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Karen

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900632

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046867.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 24 August 2026 at 11:59pm)