Procurement Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
At MCS Ltd, we are looking for a Procurement Apprentice to assist the procurement team with raising and sending purchase orders alongside assisting with general administrative duties within the department. You will also negotiate with supply chains, taking responsibility for ordering stationery and office sundries for both our Bristol and London sites.
What will the apprentice be doing?
- You will be supported to learn and gain a basic understanding of procurement
- You will send emails internally and externally
- You will answer internal and external phone calls to both our internal and external customer and contacts from our supply chain
- You will produce and send purchase orders to our suppliers and complete and send account opening forms
- Responsibility for ordering items for our offices and sites
- All we ask is that you have a willingness to learn and we will help build you into a valued member of the team, but punctuality is a must
The duties will depend on your experience and training. Generally, you will:
- Compile and send purchase orders via our software called Easy Build
- Order stationary and supplies for both our Bristol & London offices
- We order everything from site materials to cars, laptops and mobile phones
- Take notes in supplier meeting
- Attend internal project meetings
- General administration duties for the procurement team
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Request quotations from suppliers
- Complete and send new account forms
- Learn and develop your negotiation skills
For more information around what qualification you will gain, where you will study and what level of education you need, please visit
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000160362
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £15,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Yate, BS37 5NA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Procurement Apprentice roles across MCS Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15,000 - £15,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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