Apprentice Buyer
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Company: MGF
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Location: Lancashire, WN4 8DE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Competitive Salary
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000045144
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Application Deadline Date: 28/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm with a one hour lunch break
Brief Description
MGF is committed to supporting professional development and the successful applicant will be supported in working towards the CIPS Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant apprenticeship, combining practical workplace experience with a recognised qualification.
Future Prospects
MGF will continue to support the apprentice upon successful completion of the Level 3 Apprenticeship, with the potential to progress them onto their CIPS Level 4 qualification.
Vacancy Detail
- Purchasing goods, materials, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Preparing and raising purchase orders.
- Learning and developing the purchasing system.
- Learning and understanding how the purchasing systems flow into the accounts system.
- Maintaining the approved supplier register.
- Understanding the links between suppliers, especially sub-contractors and Health and Safety regulations.
- Acting as an interface between purchasing, suppliers, and other relevant departments on purchasing processes.
- Preparing reports as and when required.
- Working closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements.
- Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all suppliers.