Purchasing Apprentice

Location - Dewsbury

Hybrid

We are a leading temporary works specialist and at the forefront of our industry for over 60 years, with a reputation built on engineering and service excellence. This enables us to deliver the right temporary works solution for our customers, whatever the scale or complexity of the project. Our customers include civil engineering and construction contractors, asset owners, and consulting engineering firms through to small builders.

We are currently looking for a Purchasing Apprentice to support our growing Procurement function, this is a fantastic role that will allow the successful candidate to up skill and develop through the company, you will find more details below.

Benefits

• A competitive basic salary
• Company bonus or commission scheme
• Great health and well-being packages
• A fantastic pension scheme
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities including processing of requisitions across the network
• Assist Senior Buyer and Purchasing Manager in sourcing services and equipment, shadowing their activities, and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Maintain Supplier SQA database, contracts listings, and supplier information.
• Collaborate with the SHEQ team to ensure supplier accreditations are reviewed.
• Support the team in identifying root causes of invoice variances and investigating queries
• Attend college 1 day a week to complete CIPS level 3
  
  

What You Need

• Appetite to take part in an apprenticeship, online / college qualification (CIPS)
• Functional Skills - individuals will need to demonstrate competence in Maths and English via the functional skills route unless they already have A-C grades or 4-9 grades in GSCE or O Level and can provide proof of certification
• Attention to Detail
• Organisational Skills
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Especially Excel)
• Adaptability - The purchasing environment can change quickly—An adaptable purchasing assistant can adjust priorities and approaches to meet changing demands
• Team-Oriented and Collaborative
• Proactive Attitude
  
  

Interview Process

• Initial telephone / Microsoft Teams call, the line manager or Human Resources may conduct this
• Interview – In person, held by the line manager
• Final Stage – JOB OFFER!
  
  

Environmental Social & Governance

Our ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy is brought to life through our ESG Champions situated throughout the company, our champions create solutions for the hottest topics in each area of our strategy. We are always looking for more recruits, if successful in securing a role at Mabey Hire Ltd, you could be a future ESG Champion…

Mabey Hire STEM Education Programme

In 90 minute after-school clubs, our team of STEM Ambassadors help children aged 10-13 improve their awareness and perceptions of the engineering and construction sectors. Using LEGO Education materials and our bespoke ‘mission mat,’ students explore six core topics which challenge their mathematical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.

Now you know what’s on offer, if you are interested in this position or require more information, please contact Sean Kildunne at Mabey Hire Ltd - [email protected]

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