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L4 Procurement & Supply Chain Apprentice

CV-Library Ltd
Pay: On application
Location: Leicester Leicester United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Immediately
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor , Daytime Work
Job reference: E05067104
Adventure 2022-05-05 2022-06-02

Job Description

Ibstock plc is a market leading manufacturer and partner of choice for innovative clay and concrete building products, building the face of Britain for over 200 years.We are no ordinary manufacturing business. Through our principal products of clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre-stressed concrete products and concrete rail products, we are committed to providing new solutions to today’s social and environmental challenges for the new build housing and domestic repair, maintenance, improvement markets (RMI) and infrastructure.Ibstock plc are offering the successful candidate a Purchase and Supply apprenticeship which will enable them to further develop the required skills and experience to work within the Procurement Department as a Purchase & Supply Assistant at Buyer level with a view to developing a long term career within the function.The broad purpose of the occupation is the process of Procurement of materials and services in support of the operations and to ensure best practice is followed at sites. As a member of the Ibstock Group Procurement team, you will be learning the skills and processes required to manage your own portfolio of goods and services across 36 + sites throughout the UK, and to support the broader team.Key Duties:·       Advise key internal and external stakeholders on Procurement policies and procedures·        Support the establishment of supply agreements for the supply of low value/risk goods and services and supporting sites in the placement of orders·        Undertaking market research and benchmarking through desk top activities and stakeholder engagement in order to assist and inform the wider team ·        Understanding and employing appropriate tools for pre-qualification of suppliers including financial stability, technical capacity, sustainability, environmental and H&S compliance·        Developing and working with cross functional groups in the implementation of sourcing strategies·        Negotiations with and management of suppliers in specified categories including the resolution of issues that may arise·        Liaise with sites to encourage good purchasing practice and to ensure that sites take advantage of value adding opportunities such as consignment stocking and EOQ. Experience, Qualifications & Attitudes:·         You must already have Functional Skills English and Maths level 2 or GCSE certificates A*- C or 4 – 9 or equivalent.  A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to English qualification from those whose primary language is BSL.·         You will contribute to a positive working environment within the procurement function, show a positive, enthusiastic attitude and be receptive to change.Please note: It is our policy to verify all relevant qualifications. You will be required to provide substantive proof of your qualifications, so that we can verify them with the awarding body.Ibstock PLC are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age

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