Apprentice Purchasing Admin Assistant
Apprentice Purchasing Admin Assistant you will be working within purchasing alongside the sales department and the main duties will include data entry, processing orders, sourcing from suppliers and ensuring on time deliveries from approved vendors. A great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in purchasing and sales support.
Role
The Role
- Work with the purchasing team to help them perform their duties effectively. Support them in dealing with administration, customers and suppliers.
- Contact company approved suppliers with requests for quotations (RFQ’s) and achieve best price and delivery.
- Ensure accuracy when inputting information and pricing onto systems.
- Work with accounts and suppliers to ensure prompt payment of proforma invoices. Where possible arrange for trade accounts to be set up with suppliers.
- Confirm and progress all orders promptly and communicate any delays or issues to sales person so they can inform the customer.
- Be pro-active in growing the supplier database and keeping it up to date.
- Cover for other team members in their absence and assist with any other activities.
Training
On successful completion of Business Administration qualification, you will have the opportunity to discuss progression to a Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship gaining a CIPS qualification.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Training Provider
- THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED
- Working Week
- Working week is 37.75 hours per week. 8.45am-5.30pm Monday to Thursday 8.45am-4.30pm Friday. No weekends.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 1st November 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 4th January 2027
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade Grade 4 to 9 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 to 9 (Essential)
- Min of 2 subjects A Level, grade A-C (Essential)
About the Employer
CYCLOPS ELECTRONICS LTD
Cyclops Electronics, a global leader in electronic components distribution, is looking for an Apprentice Purchasing Admin Assistant to join their purchasing department at our head office in York, UK. If you are looking at starting a career in purchasing and eager to learn from industry professionals, we would love to hear from you. We understand that starting a new job can be daunting, but don’t worry! You will be supported throughout your journey by a network of mentors. They will help you achieve your qualifications and progress along your apprenticeship journey. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Apply now and take the first step towards a bright future.