Supply Chain Admin Apprentice
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Company: NATURES AID LTD
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Location: Kirkham, PR4 2DQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,500.00 per year
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Sector: Transport and logistics
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Ref: NAS-2000036452
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Application Deadline Date: 10/07/2026
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Start Date: 10/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Full-time 08:30am - 05:00pm 10-minute paid break in the morning and afternoon 45-minute unpaid lunch break.
Brief Description
This is a hands-on apprenticeship role sitting within the Supply Chain team at Natures Aid. You'll support day-to-day procurement operations, raising purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and keeping data accurate and up to date.
Future Prospects
Develop into a Supply Chain Practitioner and become a key member of the supply chain and planning team.
Vacancy Detail
Procurement & Orders
- Raise, amend and track purchase orders in Microsoft Business Central
- Send orders to suppliers and follow up on confirmations and delivery updates
- Process changes to order quantities and dates as required
- Flag late or at-risk deliveries and escalate where needed
Supplier Communication
- Act as a day-to-day contact point for suppliers on order status
- Maintain clear records of all supplier correspondence
Proactively chase outstanding confirmations and delivery information
Data & Systems
- Input and maintain accurate procurement data across internal systems
- Validate purchase order records against source documents
- Extract basic reports on orders, stock levels and delivery status
Manufacturing Support
- Print and manage batch records and production documentation
- Support checks on material availability ahead of production runs
- Help align purchase order timelines with manufacturing requirements
What we're looking for
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to data
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Good organisation and the ability to juggle priorities
- A genuine interest in supply chain, logistics or business operations
- Workload/ time management
- Reflect the values of the organisation, such as integrity and customer focus
- Confident using standard IT tools such as Excel, Email, and Microsoft systems