Purchasing Support Apprentice

Summary

Do you want to work for a well-established and supportive employer? With this active role within their purchasing team, you’ll learn about a variety of areas within the business and offer support to customers. This is a perfect role for anyone who wants to work in a well-established business with progression opportunities.

Wage: £15,311.40 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 4.00pm
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 April
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

As an Apprentice Administrator you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

Purchasing Management;

Going out to market for quotations for goods such as materials, laser profiles and consumables for production.
Writing/Sending purchase orders to suppliers using our Europa.
Costing Database (Microsoft Access).
Establish and maintain good working relationships with our suppliers.
Ensuring timely delivery of materials and services to avoid delays in production.
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers (where applicable).
Identify potential money saving opportunities to reduce company expenses while maintaining service and quality.
Work closely with the other divisions within the Europa Engineering Group to ensure everyone is maximising their buying potential, helping them out when/where necessary.
Making online purchase using company credit cards.

Admin/Clerical Duties;

Inputting supplier delivery notes onto our internal database.
Filing said delivery notes into A4 lever arch files.
Supporting accounts with invoice queries.
Acquiring/Filing VAT invoices for purchases made on credit card.
Answering phone calls.

If you are committed and ready to take your first step into a career with a successful and supportive employer, then please apply now! This apprenticeship and opportunity with Europa Engineering will be highly competitive, so do not miss your chance!

Where you’ll work

326-328 COLEFORD ROAD
SHEFFIELD
S9 5PH

Training

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

College or training organisation

RNN GROUP

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

The successful candidates will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group.

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
Functional Skills maths Level 2 (If required).
Functional Skills English Level 2 (If required).
Monthly Day Release online (6 hour sessions) and 10 weekly onsite reviews & observations.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Work under pressure
Ability to prioritise workload
Confident telephone skills
Good attitude to work
Supportive and dedicated

Other requirements

This is a successful company with a fantastic reputation that work to tight schedules. They are looking for someone who can get there every morning punctually (consider the company location), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the Europa team.

About this company

Europa Engineering specialise in mechanical handling and fabrication, offering their customers everything from product concepts, engineering and design all the way through to installation and commissioning. With a vast knowledge of the automotive industry, their expertise has won them many contracts with well-known car manufacturers. As their customer base widens, Europa want to train new staff into becoming the next generation of skilled fabricators and welders. This available position will allow the right individual the chance to gain a lifelong career in a well-established and highly supportive business.

http://www.europaengineering.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to industry specialist qualifications – further and higher skill development. A lifelong career in the industry with Europa Engineering Ltd.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RNN GROUP

Lorraine

lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk

07713319356

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306469.

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