Apprentice Purchasing Assistant

Summary

IPL is offering an exciting opportunity for the role of Purchasing Assistant. As part of the Procurement team, you will report to the Resin Procurement Manager Your responsibilities raising purchase orders and maintain supplier KPIs. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the business and assisting with the business strategy.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday with a lunch break.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 December
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Liaise with material planners from each site across European sites
Process list of required resins and maintain/update the order sheet and ERP
Raise resin purchase orders and send on to the suppliers
Follow up on existing purchase orders with regards order confirmation and delivery dates de/expedite or cancel delivery as needed
Provide administrative support for procurement activities
Maintain pricing according to latest updates
Collaborate with other departments to meet purchasing requirements efficiently

Where you’ll work

Barbot Hall industrial estate, Mangham Road

Greasbrough

Rotherham

S61 4RJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

Training on-site at employer location
On and off-the-job training provided

More training information

Business administration at level 3
Maths and English where required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

IPL is a leading packaging provider, partnering with customers to deliver sustainable solutions to the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental end markets. Our operations are comprised of a network of 20 manufacturing facilities, 2 Corporate and Sales offices, and 3 research and development facilities located in the UK, Ireland, Canada, the United States, Belgium, China, and Mexico. IPL company has gone through a period of significant investment and is highly regarded in the plastic industry, winning numerous awards from environmental and efficiency awards to employee recognition awards. We are committed to investing in our people and further investments are planned for 2024.

https://www.iplglobal.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After this apprenticeship, there are many exciting opportunities to progress within this global company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED

Emma Mortin

emma.mortin@nweat.co.uk

07512311041

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287955.

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Closes on Monday 30 December

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