Purchasing and Procurement Apprentice
AESSEAL PLC
About the Role
The main purpose of the role is to be an active participant within the head office procurement team, providing exceptional customer service with a range of responsibilities that include all aspects of purchase order processing, investigation of the supply market, monitoring and replenishment of inventory items and problem-solving.
- Purchase order processing of both direct and indirect items encompassing RFQ, quote analysis, price negotiation and issuing purchase orders.
- Monitoring of inventory profiles by category and product group. Make recommendations, implement changes and strategies to inventory policies.
- Replenishment of inventoried items, raise and expedite orders (on both internal and external suppliers) for stock replenishment.
- Investigation of supply market, supplier and capacity evaluation, enquiry handling and problem-solving.
- Liaising with key stakeholders across all levels of the organisation as well as external suppliers, both in the UK and overseas.
- N.B. This list is not exhaustive, the job holder is required to carry out reasonable tasks within the level of skill and ability.
AESSEAL PLC are a forward‑thinking and supportive employer who aim to offer ongoing opportunities for apprentices after their programme, depending on business needs and individual performance.
About the Training
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected to work towards the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
About the Employer
AESSEAL PLC is a global engineering company based in Rotherham, best known for making mechanical seals and support systems that help keep machinery running safely and reliably in lots of different industries, from cars and chemicals to food production and marine equipment. [pitchbook.com]
The company started in 1979 and has grown massively over the years. Today, AESSEAL has nearly 2,000 employees and supplies customers in more than 100 countries, making it one of the world leaders in its field. [rothbiz.co.uk]
AESSEAL is known for being innovative and environmentally focused, using advanced technology to help reduce energy and water use and to improve the way equipment runs. They aim to give excellent customer service and are always looking for ways to improve and stay ahead in the industry. [aesseal.com]
One exciting part of the company is their impressive Factory for the Future in Rotherham. It’s a modern, eco‑friendly facility designed to support sustainable manufacturing, and it’s been described as a “temple of innovation.” It also reflects AESSEAL’s commitment to creating high‑quality local jobs and investing long‑term in the area. [rothbiz.co.uk]
For students and apprentices, AESSEAL offers a forward‑thinking, supportive environment, with lots of opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of a company that’s making a real impact in engineering and sustainability worldwide.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Training Provider
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Course/Training
Business administrator (level 3)