Apprentice Buyer
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Company: MORS SMITT UK LTD
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Location: BARTON UNDER NEEDWOOD, DE13 8EN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000037904
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Application Deadline Date: 10/07/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm. Friday, 7:30am to 12:30pm or 8:00am to 1:00pm.
Brief Description
We are looking for a motivated and organised Apprentice Buyer to join our team and support the Lead Buyer in delivering an efficient procurement function.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier management, and materials planning within a manufacturing environment.
Training to be Provided
You will work towards a Level 3 Procurement & Supply Assistant Apprenticeship which will include:
- Off-the-job training with a training provider
- On-the-job learning within the procurement team
- Development of key technical and professional skills
Future Prospects
An apprenticeship in buying/procurement can open up a wide range of career paths across supply chain, commercial, and operational roles.
Vacancy Detail
You will be involved in purchasing goods and services, maintaining stock levels, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in line with company processes and ISO9001 quality standards.
As part of your role, you will:
Procurement & Purchasing
- Process purchase orders and call-off orders
- Respond to material requirements planning (MRP) signals and internal requisitions
- Issue requests for quotations (RFQs) and liaise with suppliers
Stock & Systems Management
- Maintain accurate records on the Sage 200 system (stock, suppliers, and purchase orders)
- Carry out regular system updates and audits
Material Planning
- Monitor stock levels and identify potential shortages
- Support scheduling and ordering of materials in line with demand
- Help optimise stock levels to prevent over or under-stocking
Supplier Coordination
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Support cost-saving and product improvement initiatives
- Assist with expediting orders and resolving invoice queries, returns, and rejects
Team & Operational Support
- Attend production, quality, and safety meetings
- Communicate daily with operations teams and supervisors
- Provide support and cover for the Lead Buyer when required