Procurement Apprentice

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

**Job Description**:
Business overview

Teledyne Defence & Space (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.

We are proud winners of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2019: International Trade and The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2020: Innovation.

Procurement Apprentice

We are seeking an individual to take up the role of Procurement Apprentice. The role is to assist with all aspects of the procurement cycle and support the wider procurement team.

What will the apprentice be doing?- Converting purchase requisitions- Expediting open purchase orders- Raising purchase orders- Providing performance data to vendors- Monitoring obsolescence- Maintain vendor managed inventory data- Monitor actual spend vs forecast spend

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, individuals will have achieved the CIPS Level Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, a globally recognised qualification- Training will be a combination of on the job and off the job- The off the job element will include classroom style learning and revision days as well as one to one tutor sessions- Study guides, eBooks and eLearning will be provided

What is the duration of the apprenticeship?- 19 months

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?- Progression to Level 5 qualification

Desired skills and personal qualities- Self-confident & determined- Excellent written and verbal communication- Well versed in IT skills for example Microsoft Office- Good at problem solving- Confident & professional telephone manner- High organisational skills- An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget- An analytical mind- Teamwork- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

**Qualifications**:
Apprentices must be aged over 18, have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above, and not have studied procurement at Level 4 before

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.