Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Completing training programs, coursework, and on-the-job learning to develop essential supply chain skills and competencies.
• Assist in sourcing and selecting suppliers. Research potential suppliers, obtain quotes, negotiation and assess supplier capabilities to support the purchasing process.
• Purchase order processing. Assist in creating purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of details, and following up on order status to ensure timely delivery.
• Supporting supplier quality activities such as corrective action completion, NCRs, quarantine and inspections.
• Data management in the MRP system including new part set up, Bill of Material (BoM) maintenance, Distribution Planning and Stock / Non-stock booking in.
• Liaising with suppliers for periodic data reviews and maintaining due diligence, code of conduct and insurance records through developing and maintaining a database.
• Monitoring and tracking the use of special tools that are required to be maintained and calibrated utilising our quality management system Q-Pulse.
• Support the supply chain team with audit preparation and filing.
• Expediting critical components and overdue purchase orders, provide regular feedback on supply and stock issues to stakeholders
• Document control/records management maintenance using a database.
• Support the supply chain team with cycle counting, stock adjustment processing, and identifying, reporting and resolving system discrepancies relating to stock movements.
• Attending meetings as and when required. A full UK driving licence is required, as this role involves attending and working across multiple site locations.
• Any other reasonable tasks.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work.
• Contribute to the delivery of company occupational health and welfare, safety and environmental improvement plans.
• Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent.
• To comply with Risk Assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer.
• Co-operate with your employer on health, safety and environment.
  Make safe any unsafe conditions where practical and challenge unsafe work practices.
• Inform your line manager, supervisor or health and safety representative of any unsafe occurrences.
• Report all, and assist with investigating relevant accidents, incidents and near misses.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The Apprentice is an entry-level procurement role who will be undergoing training and development to become a proficient buyer within our organisation. 

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Ability to prioritise Willing to learn

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Employer

HARSCO RAIL LIMITED

www.harscorail.com

Address

Unit 1 Chewton St, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3HB

Training provider

DERBY COLLEGE

Contact

DERBY COLLEGE

Ali Harrison

ali.harrison@derby-college.ac.uk

01332 387420

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