Procurement Apprentice

Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation. The role will be to train as an apprentice buyer, to undertake a structured training program of academic study and on the job training in order to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the Dematic business. During your training period you will: + Support all procurement related activity within Dematic + Collaborate with Dematic stakeholders and colleagues (IE project Managers) + Place purchase orders based on an authorisation matrix + Coordinate and process any warranty orders + Coordinate of procurement related activity within projects and any indirect procurement activity + Act as a key contact for any internal cost centre orders + Support other buyers within the team + Support the coordination of logisitcs and transportation requirements Main duties: Exhibit enthusiasm to learn and an interest in the business and role. Display an eagerness to build knowledge and willingness to put in the effort to develop skills. Maintain high standards of punctuality, attendance, appearance and professionalism at all times Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled staff To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the business To undertake and successfully complete all training activities, achieving the academic grades and practical skills in order to complete the apprenticeship qualification. To learn and comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation at all times To ensure quality of output at all times To accurately record all work undertaken; completing and submitting all reports on time Involvement in continuous improvement activities To represent the company in a professional manner at all times and maintain customer relations To adhere to the quality processes and procedures as set out by the company To maintain a records and log book over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects that have been undertaken and the skills learned and submitting and report requirements within the required timescale To be successful in this interesting and chal;lenging opportunity to take your first steps towards an procurement qualification you will: + 5 x GCSE Grade - C in Maths, Science and English Above all will be the desire to carve a craeer within procurement and the willingness to take on a challenging but rewarding apprenticeship Requisition ID: 2020-10844 Job Time: Full-Time Experience Level: Entry Level Shift Schedule Display: Standard External Company URL: Street: Banbury Business Park