Apprentice Procurement Assistant
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Company: The Bannatyne Group
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Location: Co Durham, DL1 1ST
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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-2000039239
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Application Deadline Date: 20/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Typical Working Pattern will be Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm.
Brief Description
Are you looking to start your career in Procurement and gain hands-on experience within a supportive and fast-paced business environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Procurement Assistant to join our Procurement team at Bannatyne.
Training to be Provided
As part of this apprenticeship opportunity, you will also complete a recognised apprenticeship programme that aligns with the role and supports your development within the procurement and business environment. You will gain practical, hands-on experience alongside structured learning, giving you the opportunity to build your knowledge, develop new skills, and work towards a recognised qualification while making a real impact within the team.
Typically training will be once per week at College, with the remaining four days spent at our Head Office.
Future Prospects
At Bannatyne, we’re passionate about helping our colleagues grow and develop their careers. As an Apprentice Procurement Assistant, you’ll be joining a supportive and welcoming team where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and make a real impact from day one. We offer continued development opportunites tailored to the indivdual as part of this comitment to our colleagues.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist in the procurement of goods and services, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Oversee the Purchase Order (PO) inbox, reviewing club and hotel requests to ensure minimum order quantities are met and preventing excessive stock levels
- Helps prepare purchase orders, track deliveries, and manage inventory levels to ensure timely availability of required items
- Assist in maintaining relationships with existing suppliers, ensuring clear communication and resolving any issues that arise
- Help evaluate supplier performance based on quality, price, and delivery reliability, providing feedback to the Head of Procurement
- Support the process of onboarding new suppliers, ensuring they meet Bannatyne’s standards and requirements
- Assist in maintaining accurate records of contracts, purchase orders, and supplier agreements
- Participate in training programs and workshops to develop procurement skills and knowledge
- Apply learning to real-world procurement tasks and projects, with guidance from the Head of Procurement
- Engage in self-directed learning to understand procurement best practices, tools, and technologies