Purchasing Administration Apprentice – Level 3 Business Administrator
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £8.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Business Administrator
About the Opportunity
Are you organised, confident using a computer and looking for an opportunity to start your career within a busy commercial environment?
We are recruiting for a Purchasing Administration Apprentice to join an established and supportive business based in Newcastle.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a purchasing and administration team while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.
You’ll be given real responsibility from the start and learn how purchasing, stock, suppliers and different departments work together to keep a successful business running smoothly.
What You'll Be Doing
Working alongside experienced members of the team, you'll support the day-to-day purchasing and administration function.
Your duties will include:
- Creating, updating and processing purchase orders
- Supporting the team with supplier enquiries
- Communicating with suppliers by telephone and email
- Checking and updating order information
- Tracking orders from purchase through to delivery
- Keeping purchasing records and documentation accurate and up to date
- Entering information onto internal systems
- Helping to maintain stock and inventory records
- Monitoring delivery information and following up outstanding orders
- Supporting with goods received administration
- Liaising with the accounts team regarding invoice and order queries
- Using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and email
- Producing and updating spreadsheets and reports
- Scanning and maintaining electronic documentation
- Supporting compliance and quality administration
- Building positive working relationships with suppliers and colleagues
- Providing general administrative support to the purchasing team
As your knowledge and confidence develop, you'll gain a greater understanding of purchasing, procurement, stock control and supply chain administration.
About You
You don't need previous purchasing experience – we're looking for someone with the right attitude who is keen to learn and develop.
We'd particularly like to hear from you if you are:
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Comfortable working with numbers and information
- Confident communicating with people by telephone and email
- Reliable and able to manage your time effectively
- Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Willing to learn new systems and processes
- Positive, enthusiastic and keen to build a career
Good Maths and English skills would be beneficial.
Your Apprenticeship
Alongside your role, you will work towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.
Your apprenticeship training will be tailored to complement your day-to-day responsibilities, allowing you to develop your business administration skills within a real purchasing environment.
You'll develop knowledge and skills in areas including:
- Business administration
- IT and business systems
- Communication and stakeholder relationships
- Record and document management
- Business processes
- Planning and organisation
- Problem solving and decision making
- Professional development
You'll receive ongoing training and support throughout the apprenticeship.
What's on Offer?
- £8.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday working
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
- Full training and ongoing support
- Hands-on experience within purchasing and procurement
- Experience using business and stock management systems
- The opportunity to develop valuable commercial skills
- A supportive environment where you can build your confidence and experience
- A strong starting point for a future career in purchasing, procurement, administration or supply chain
Interested?
If you're looking for more than just an office job and want an opportunity where you can learn, earn and develop a career at the same time, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
