Buyer Apprentice

Summary

As an apprentice at AEUK you will work within the AEUK Supply Chain division, to ensure an effective and efficient supply chain is in place between suppliers and AEUK. You will be supported with the necessary training to provide you with the skills and experience to develop a career within AEUK.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Procurement and supply assistant (level 3)
Hours: At Atlas Elektronik we work flexibly, allowing start times from 07.00 - 09.30, and finish times from 15.30 (Monday - Thursday) and 12.00 (Friday). Our working week is 37 hours.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 27 August
Duration: 2 years
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

Quoting, Purchase Order placing, Expediting, Product Sourcing, Supplier Management
Assist in the delivery of supply chain Quality, Delivery and Cost.
Assist in the management of allocated suppliers including performance reviews
Maintaining ERP system data to ensure data integrity, accuracy and efficiency
Provide support to strategic buyers, supply chain project teams as required.
Other duties within Supply Chain Dept. as assigned
Ensure adherence to legislative, regulatory and corporate compliance
Support the development of AEUK supply chain maturity and performance

Where you’ll work

Atlas Elektronik Uk Ltd

Dorset Innovation Park

Winfrith Newburgh

Dorchester

DT2 8ZB

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

CIPS CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Procurement and supply assistant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Monitor and order products, stock, equipment and services at appropriate times using the appropriate procurement method.
Communicate to procurement's internal stakeholders, suppliers and other stakeholders in order to develop effective relationships and networks
Create, maintain and amend purchase order and contract records.
Interpret, evaluate and compare procurement information such as historical spend and usage using databases and spreadsheets.
Present findings and data in all formats e.g. mathematically, written and oral.
Determine value for money (VFM) and added value through the use of Total Cost of Ownership during the evaluation process, and apply the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria to the evaluation of quotes and tenders to support the recommendation at award. This may include the inclusion of green, low carbon, sustainability, and ethical criteria.
Utilise relevant Procurement computer systems or internal databases.
Select the supplier of the most appropriate products and services for purchases within their remit and place purchase order.
Undertake appraisal of adhoc and low spend suppliers including setting them up on the purchasing system.
Effectively research and analyse demand, spend, trends, potential suppliers and industries utilising qualitative and quantitative methods.
Develop specifications of requirements and requests for quotes/tenders in line with organisational requirements.
Apply considerations of responsible procurement in evaluating potential suppliers, quotes and tenders.
Investigate and resolve purchase order, delivery and invoice queries.
Own low risk value projects such as supply contracts for stationery, personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consumables, and contribute to higher risk activities such as contracts for building services or machinery, and track, log, expedite and review outstanding orders and stock availability where applicable.
Maintain knowledge on all open orders and their status' and provide assistance to all purchasing staff e.g. expediting and feeding information back to the relevant stakeholders.
Able to consider the impact of the decision making process when interacting with the supply chain.
Able to support the contract negotiations and mini competitions with suppliers.
Monitor and order products, stock, equipment and services at appropriate times using the appropriate procurement method.
Communicate to procurement's internal stakeholders, suppliers and other stakeholders in order to develop effective relationships and networks
Create, maintain and amend purchase order and contract records.
Interpret, evaluate and compare procurement information such as historical spend and usage using databases and spreadsheets.
Present findings and data in all formats e.g. mathematically, written and oral.
Determine value for money (VFM) and added value through the use of Total Cost of Ownership during the evaluation process, and apply the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria to the evaluation of quotes and tenders to support the recommendation at award. This may include the inclusion of green, low carbon, sustainability, and ethical criteria.
Utilise relevant Procurement computer systems or internal databases.
Select the supplier of the most appropriate products and services for purchases within their remit and place purchase order.
Undertake appraisal of adhoc and low spend suppliers including setting them up on the purchasing system.
Effectively research and analyse demand, spend, trends, potential suppliers and industries utilising qualitative and quantitative methods.
Develop specifications of requirements and requests for quotes/tenders in line with organisational requirements.
Apply considerations of responsible procurement in evaluating potential suppliers, quotes and tenders.
Investigate and resolve purchase order, delivery and invoice queries.
Own low risk value projects such as supply contracts for stationery, personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consumables, and contribute to higher risk activities such as contracts for building services or machinery, and track, log, expedite and review outstanding orders and stock availability where applicable.
Maintain knowledge on all open orders and their status' and provide assistance to all purchasing staff e.g. expediting and feeding information back to the relevant stakeholders.
Able to consider the impact of the decision making process when interacting with the supply chain.
Able to support the contract negotiations and mini competitions with suppliers.

Your training plan

Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will obtain a CIPS Level 3 (or equivalent)
We also offer the opportunity to complete further qualifications should you want to continue your studies

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade C)
Maths (grade Grade C)
Science (grade Grade C)

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Enthusiam
Self motivated

Other requirements

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).

About this company

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) provides innovation for underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN). Operating from its Headquarters at Winfrith in Dorset, AEUK has invested in its unique in-house test and integration facilities in order to support its growth in supply to UK and global markets of submarine and ship systems, including sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine countermeasures. AEUK has waterside access in Portland Harbour that provides AEUK and its partners with excellent facilities to test systems at sea. AEUK is a leading innovative maritime systems company operating throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from Concept to In-service Support.

After this apprenticeship

In any of these roles you will be supported with the necessary training and development to provide you with the skills and experience to progress your career at AEUK.

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