Apprentice Buyer

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Marshall has been training apprentices for over 100 years and we are committed to the development of future talent. If you want the opportunity to become part of this exciting business and help to shape its future, then this apprenticeship programme is for you.

An Opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual looking to join an apprentice scheme within the aerospace supply chain sector. The successful individual will join a team of committed people, supporting a busy and fast moving environment.

Training and growth will be underpinned in this apprenticeship and mentoring in all aspects of purchasing and supply chain will be provided.

Duties of an Apprentice Buyer:

- Attend and engage with training, including exams and 1-2-1 meetings with your tutors/assessors
- Manage your time effectively to complete all coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship
- Reflect on your own practice and experiences and take any feedback onboard
- Take responsibility for own development of skills and knowledge
- Performing routine day-to-day activities associated to supply chain service requirements, which include administration and expedition of purchase orders and services required
- Managing and maintaining MRP requirements to satisfy production schedules and implementation of appropriate recovery plans
- Negotiating with suppliers to obtain optimum price and lead times to meet business requirements
- Liaising with customers/suppliers both internal and external
- Managing supply chain related projects
- Monitoring and measuring process performance through generation of regular and accurate management information/reports as required
- Evolve and improve supply chain related KPI’s

You will complete placements in some of the following areas: Procurement/ Central Supply Chain, Stores & Warehousing, Shipping & Logistics, Operational Supply Chain, Commercial Supply Chain and Supply Chain Analytics.

The Apprenticeship

Your apprenticeship will be delivered by one of our partner training providers under the supervision of the Marshall Skills Academy. As an Apprentice Buyer working in our aerospace business you will be following the Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. More information on this standard can be found on the institute for apprenticeships website.

During this 24 month programme you will work towards achieving your apprenticeship and will gain a Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations and will set the foundation to follow a pathway towards professional registration with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

You will work towards developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required through a range of workshop training, classroom sessions and on the job learning. Not only will you develop your technical skills you will also have the opportunity to develop the behaviours needed to set the foundation for your future career. You will be supported every step of the way by instructors, mentors, line managers and fellow apprentices.

What are we looking for?
- Motivation for Marshall and the area of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Motivation to complete an apprenticeship - learn on the job
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Integrity and ability to take responsibility
- Resilient and copes well with change
- Innovative and able to think of new ideas

Entry requirements
- You must have GCSEs at Grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language
- In order to receive apprenticeship funding you must have the right to work in the UK and meet residency eligibility requirements
- You must successfully pass all required medical and security checks if you are offered a place on the apprenticeship programme

How to apply

Why do you want to start a career in this area (e.g. engineering, health & safety, aircraft maintenance) and what interests you about an apprenticeship? (250 words max) What interests you about Marshall and the work that we do? (250 words max)

We will not pretend it’s an easy option - we will challenge you in every way. But, nothing worth having comes easy. If you think you’ve got what it takes then we would love you to

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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