Technical Purchasing Apprentice

Embark on a Rewarding Career Journey! Join EGGER's Purchasing Apprenticeship to gain hands-on experience, industry-recognized qualifications, and a competitive salary. Enjoy tailored training, career development, and the chance to contribute to a global, sustainability-focused organization. Shape your future with us!

City: Hexham (UK)    Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 5075   Department: Other Technical / Production  

Starting Summer 2025.  Come and meet us at our Careers Open Day on 18 January 2025.  CLICK HERE and book your place today!

Your Tasks

You will train to work towards Commercial Procurement and Supply Practitioner level 4 (as recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) with the Purchasing team to manage the supply base and deliver the service required to support a busy manufacturing operation.   This will include: 

• Make enquiries for materials and services, negotiating prices, placing orders, checking Order Confirmations, analysing supplier performance and getting involved in projects.
• Learn the Purchasing SAP system.
• Work on general ‘apprenticeship’ projects and making short presentations on your progress.
• Develop your general business knowledge and understanding. 

Our Requirements

• Good standard of education with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English with at least C or Level 4 grades.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well organised, efficient, with excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Background or interest in Engineering/Technical processes is preferable.

 
We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. 
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Subsidised travel to and from work.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191