Purchasing Apprentice

Embark on a Rewarding Career Journey Join EGGER's Purchasing Apprenticeship to gain hands-on experience, industry-recognized qualifications, and a competitive salary. Enjoy tailored training, career development, and the chance to contribute to a global, sustainability-focused organisation. Shape your future with us

**City**: Hexham (UK) **Contract Type**:Full-time **Job-Code**:5075 **Department**: Other Technical / Production

Starting Summer 2025.

**Your Tasks**

You will train to work towards Commercial Procurement and Supply Practitioner level 4 (as recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) with the Purchasing team to manage the supply base and deliver the service required to support a busy manufacturing operation. This will include:

- Make enquiries for materials and services, negotiating prices, placing orders, checking Order Confirmations, analysing supplier performance and getting involved in projects.
- Learn the Purchasing SAP system.
- Work on general ‘apprenticeship’ projects and making short presentations on your progress.
- Develop your general business knowledge and understanding.

**Our Requirements**
- Good standard of education with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English with at least C or Level 4 grades.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Well organised, efficient, with excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Background or interest in Engineering/Technical processes is preferable.

**We Offer**

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

**Other benefits include**:

- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- Private Health Cash Plan.
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Subsidised travel to and from work.
- An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
- On-site restaurant.
- Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
- Free parking in a secure staff car park.

**Your Contact**

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Additional pay:

- Yearly bonus

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 5075