Procurement Apprentice

Brakes are currently recruiting for a **Procurement Apprentice** to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. Our role is a 36-month apprenticeship programme, offering hybrid working, with 2 days on site in the Ashford, Kent office per week, so you must be within a commutable distance.

This role is integral to delivering a customer focussed range. You’ll support the wider Merchandising team, by ensuring we source products effectively, drive profitability and manage suppliers and partner relations within the merchandising function. During the apprenticeship, you will engage in rotations across the different Merchandising teams, to give you experience working with all product categories across the business - A great way to gain valuable experience

We will support you during your apprenticeship as you will spend an average of 20% per week engaging in on-the-job training to complete the **Level 4 CIPS Diploma**, in order to formalise your understanding and knowledge of procurement skills & best practices.

You’ll have an interest in business, keen to join a global organisation to develop your commercial acumen. Previous buying experience is not required, although we are looking for someone confident and organised, who enjoys building relationships and working in a team. You’ll have strong planning and prioritisation skills whilst demonstrating your resilience under pressure and be able to manage conflicting priorities using your excellent time management skills. This role requires Level 2 Mathematics and English (equivalent to GCSE grade C or above).

**Application Process**:
Don't miss out on this chance to launch your Merchandising career with a renowned Fortune 100 organization

What you’ll receive:

- A starting salary of £19,000
- Enrolment into the Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance of 23 days + bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 10 more days per year.
- Colleague well-being benefits you can opt into including online GP services and Dental cover.
- Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop.
- Discounts on cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchased through Sodexo.
- Recognition awards and incentives
- Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business