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Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics Apprenticeship

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Without logistics and supply chain management, the wheels of industry would grind to a halt. Gain the knowledge and skills to keep those wheels turning with a Procurement and Supply Chain Apprenticeship at Babcock; a dynamic and supportive place to start an exciting career.

Role

Whether designing, building, operating, managing or maintaining vital assets, one thing is certain - procurement and supply chain lies at the heart of our operations and plays a pivotal role in our business success across our global operations.  
 
On your 2-year programme, you’ll undertake a new placement every 6 months to gain experience in the following areas:  

  • Planning & Inventory Management 
  • Strategic Sourcing 
  • Operational Procurement
  • Logistics & Warehousing 

Joining our Procurement and Supply Chain function as an apprentice presents you with a great opportunity to embark on a varied career. Members of our teams often say that no two days are the same in the life of a Procurement and Supply Chain professional. 
 
Your days will be varied as you carry out a range of responsibilities from placing purchase orders with suppliers, to managing supplier order books and sending requests for quotations (RFQs). Everything you do will help the business and our customers deliver essential products and services around the world. 

Training

  • During the apprenticeship, you will attend college on a weekly basis to gain core knowledge and skills to obtain a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
  • Your technical training will be supplemented with in-house training courses and soft skill training to help you develop your personal and team working skills
  • The aim of the apprenticeship is to prepare you for a permanent procurement and supply chain role working as an Assistant Buyer within Babcock
  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will move into a substantive position within the business
Apprenticeship Standard
Commercial procurement and supply (formerly Public sector commercial professional) (level 4)
Training Provider
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday to Friday. Exact shift to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
2 Years
Positions Available
2
Closing Date
Thursday, 30th May 2024
Start Date
Wednesday, 4th September 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Enthusiasm for subject matter

Qualifications

  • 4 subjects including English GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade C/4 or higher (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade B/6 or higher (Essential)
  • 2 subjects A Level or equivalent, grade Grade B/6 or higher (Essential)

About the Employer

Babcock International
Babcock is an international defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.
Company
Babcock International
Location
Bristol, GB, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,862.00
Posted
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Apply Now
Company
Babcock International
Location
Bristol, GB, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,862.00
Posted