Procurement Apprentice
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Job Summary
Purpose of the Role
The Procurement Apprentice role will work alongside the Procurement team to support a wide range of activities that contribute to effective purchasing and supplier management. You will be involved in daytoday operational tasks helping to ensure processes run smoothly while developing a strong understanding of procurement procedures systems and best practices. The role will involve a blend of officebased and home working and will require regular interaction with stakeholders across the UK and Europe.
The Opportunity
Kickstart your career in Procurement by developing core skills in problemsolving commercial thinking and process improvement within a structured and supportive environment. Through handson experience and professional training you will build a solid foundation in procurement operations supplier engagement and strategic purchasing creating a strong platform for future career progression in a commercially focused organisation.
The Skills
- Joining the Procurement team will give you an insight into a strategic and key business function who are managing a significant amount of spend.
- This role will run with the CIPS professional accreditation (Level 4 - Diploma in Procurement and Supply).
- Additionally Negotiation and Project Management skills will be developed and nurtured as this is a key part of being successful within Procurement.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Analytically minded
- Problem solver
- Strong communicator and Influencing Skills
- Commercial Experience (desirable not essential)
- Proactive enthusiastic and independent
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team
Additional Information :
The Support:
- At Sika we hold a significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one.
- You will have a dedicated line manager and a mentor specifically selected to help you integrate into the business and overcome any challenges along the way.
- In addition you will be an integral member of a supportive and welcoming team who will there every step of the way.
The Rewards:
- A serious wage to reflect the importance of your contributions plus an enhanced benefits package.
The Future:
- Potential to be offered a full-time position within Sika.
Potential Career Routes:
- The Procurement function sees this as a key potential for succession planning into both Buyer and Category Manager roles.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing ... View more
