Apprentice - Procurement & Supply Assistant - Purfleet, United Kingdom - CLdN Automotive Ltd

CLdN Automotive Ltd

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Purfleet, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Apprentice - Procurement & Supply Assistant
CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1928, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe.

With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea roll-on / roll-off (ro-ro) connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators.

CLdN's cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN's extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment.

CLdN's 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission:
to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.

CLdN Automotive Ltd.

is a Vehicle Enhancement Centre where vehicles are prepared for customer handover and commercial vehicles are being built to fleet customers' specifications.

It is a busy, fast-paced environment and as the Company continues on its rapid growth, a new opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice - Procurement & Supply Assistant.

Within this challenging role, you will shadow/work alongside the Purchasing Team to learn and support with the Automotive Purchasing processes.

Your role

You will be expected to study and pass the Procurement & Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship.
To have strong customer focus, commercial acumen and a proactive approach striving to meet the demands of customers in a timely manner.
To support with supplier negotiation and help to guarantee value for money deals are obtained. Ensuring all procurement systems and databases are managed, maintained and information cleansed for accurate reporting.
To assist with the reconciliation of all invoices, delivery notes and stock receipt notes against purchases. To ensure that all purchasing requirements are carried out fully within the predetermined legal procedures.
To identify cost reductions and be responsible for cost effective practices for the benefit of the Company.
To communicate closely with Stores and Accounts departments and ensure that the information flow between the departments is accurate and timely.
To build excellent working relationships with peers, colleagues, customers, suppliers and other external stakeholders.

Your profile

It is important that you have a good work ethic and good organisational skills
You will hold GCSE level 4 or functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent)
You will have good written and verbal communication skills
You must be a selfmotivated individual
Excellent IT skills are required, including a good working knowledge of MS Office
You must have high attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload whilst working to tight timescales in accordance with company policies is important
Good timekeeping is essential
You must be able to work within a team and a flexible approach to work is necessary
Ideally, you will hold a full UK driving license, but is not essential.

Our offer

Pension scheme
Life Assurance Cover
Funded training

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
Onsite parking

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Purfleet, RM19 1PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Do you have good work ethic and organisational skills?
Do you have excellent IT skills, including MS Office?
Do you have a high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your workload?
Are you a selfmotivated individual with good timekeeping skills?
Do you have good written and verbal communication skills?

Education: