Procurement Apprentice

3 months ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Greggs Full time

About the role
- This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) however flexibility in this will be considered
- We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
- The base location for this role is **Greggs House, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8BU**

What you'll do
- Analyse and understand end user requirements and potential supplier capabilities to determine potential suppliers’ ability to meet said requirements.
- Negotiate with suppliers where necessary to ensure value for money is achieved
- Obtain quotations for Requisitioners, supporting end users in ensuring specifications are accurate and that selected suppliers can provide appropriate goods and services.
- Ensure that the quotation process is competitive and in line with Procurement Procedures.
- Develop expertise in the requirements of common purchases and supplier capabilities to provide expert advice to end users
- Convert Requisitions into Purchase Orders in an accurate and timely manner whilst ensuring compliance with Purchasing Procedures, VAT rules, and internal authorisation procedures.
- Advise staff on purchasing procedures including P2P, approved suppliers, alternative suppliers, quotations, and financial limits
- Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials and delivery of services
- Ensuring compliance with the safety, health, environmental and sustainability requirements of materials and services
- Understand the management and maintenance of procurement policies, processes and systems to ensure that user experience of the Supplier onboarding and P2P process operates effectively

About you
You will fit right into this role if you can demonstrate:

- Great communication skills
- Strong IT skills
- Organisation and a strong attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical thinker
- Team working
- Good interpersonal skills
- Professional attitude to work

About Greggs
Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun What makes Greggs so special is our culture - the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.

Vacancy Information
We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Procurement team at Greggs as Procurement Apprentice on a 19 month fixed term contract.

The base location for this role would be our Head Office in Newcastle Upon Tyne with some flexibility to work 2/3 days a week away from Head Office.

Reporting to the Procurement Policy and Process Manager, you will be required to provide support in the procurement and supply management of goods and services. Ensuring maximum efficiency of resources and achievement of value for money through a range of skills and techniques which will include ordering, invoice processing and record keeping of the procurement process.

As a valued apprentice with us, you will work alongside our procurement professionals, gaining the necessary knowledge and experience to become a skilled procurement professional yourself.

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**

Day release training is delivered both in the classroom and virtually studying an industry recognised qualification: Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 Advanced Certificate.

We would also consider those who already hold a CIPS level 3 certification and begin study at CIPS Level 4 Diploma.

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment which consists of different elements

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

We can offer you:

- Competitive pay
- 21 days (4.2 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and 1 additional floating day
- Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
- Paid breaks
- Free hot drinks while on a shift break
- Profit share: We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our employees who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year
- Share save schemes that let you buy discounted Greggs shares, by saving a set amount of money over a fixed time, to have an even bigger share of our profits
- Career progression and learning and development
- Employee Assistance Programme; A free, confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work-related and wellbeing issues, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a mobile app providing a range of wellness content on physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing
- Perks

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