Stores & Purchasing Assistant (Procurement & - Thornton Cleveleys, United Kingdom - Victrex

Victrex
Victrex
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Thornton Cleveleys, United Kingdom

5 days ago

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We are looking for Apprentice Stores & Purchasing Assistant to join our Manufacturing Team. With big ambitions for the future there has never been a better time to join Victrex Join us on our journey to change #tomorrowsworld. You'll receive first-class on the job training from a dedicated team, whilst earning a competitive salary - not to mention an industry recognised qualification too.


This opportunity is
_much _more than a job - it is a development programme that has all the hallmarks to kickstart your career within a business which has a very exciting agenda.

You will be joining a community of apprentices, who not only have the ability to drive positive change through the work they do on the job, but also shaping a culture where everybody at Victrex thrives.

Therefore, whether you are interested in joining one of our Employee Representation Groups (ERG's), becoming an ally, or support our STEM agenda, we'll support you with your goals.


The Role


The role of Stores & Purchasing Assistant will allow you to get involved in the smooth functioning of the manufacturing department and will involve the process of buying goods and services.

This apprenticeship standard is a great entry-level gateway into the world of procurement.

Here are a few examples of what our Purchasing & Store Assistants do:

  • Support the sourcing, ordering, receipt, inventory management and dispatch process for manufacturing, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, use of systems (ERP) and health and safety standards. Day to day inventory management of critical spares with a value of circa £4.5 million.
  • Manage end to end repair process for critical Engineering Spares.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy by performing perpetual stock counts and investigate/report discrepancies as required.
  • Support various manufacturing plants' asset reliability and availability strategy through best practice inventory management and by responding to critical production outages by sourcing and expediting goods and services to mitigate and minimise downtime.
  • Support engineers in sourcing goods and services for new assets/processes. Understand basic engineering drawings and specifications and be able to translate and convey our requirements accurately to potential suppliers.
This Apprenticeship will give you an industry recognised qualification via a Level 3 in Procurement & Supply (CIPS), with the option for additional study upon completion


The duration of this Apprenticeship Programme is 24 months and if successful, you will join our 2023 Apprenticeship Intake in September.


About You


To be eligible for this programme we need you to have achieved or be on course for 5 GCSE's including English & Maths inc.

a science at Grade C/5 or above.

Of course we understand it is not all about grades and we are on the look out for the following skills/personal qualities:


  • Communication Skills
  • IT Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organisation Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Logical Thinking
  • Teamworking
  • Taking Initiative

Our Offer to You


We pay our apprentices a competitive wage at Victrex - so whilst you may be in training, you can be sure that you will be rewarded as your confidence and skills grow in role.

This means your salary will increase on your journey to becoming a skilled & competent tradesperson and, once you are, you will be rewarded as such

Apart from a great base salary, you will be enrolled in our company bonus scheme and if eligible you will be invited to join our Company Pension Scheme where 5% employee contributions will attract contributions of 12% by Victrex - pretty darn good


We offer private medical insurance and give employees 29 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays with the option of purchasing up to 2 additional weeks leave too.

The perks are great, but so is our culture - and you can read more about it below.


You've Applied - now what?

Afterwards, the selection process might look like so:
Stage - Online Interview, Psychometric or Gamification Assessments

Stage - Assessment Centre (this might include an interview, show & tell presentation, site tours, case study)

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About Victrex:

Victrex is a multinational company, with locations as diverse as the USA, Europe and across Asia.

But our HQ, is situated in Thornton-Cleveleys U.K., in the Fylde (Lancashire); which boasts easy transport links to the beautiful countryside of the Fylde coast and into the Lakes.

As well as easy city links to Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester.

Giving you the best of all worlds, by putting you firmly in a region which provides everything most people could wish for, including a wide range of sports, recreational groups, to the very best in diverse nightlife choices.

All options are here in the North West close to or just a quick trip from our global HQ.


Vison & Culture:

By nature, Victrex is a product leader: innovation is one of the core values of our
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