Apprentice Buyer (Procurement & Supply Chain)

We Are Zenith

📍 north east, england, United-Kingdom

Full-time Other

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Strategic Buyer Apprentice to join our dynamic team. During the 24- month apprenticeship programme you will develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed to begin a successful career in strategic purchasing.

Work

  • As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get
  • hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work
  • alongside experienced staff.
  • What you’ll do at work
  • Learn purchasing approval processes and
  • how internal teams interact with suppliers.
  • Gain experience using ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics AX) and BI tools for spend reporting and supplier data.
  • Support core procurement processes including RFQs, contract approvals, and compliance requirements.
  • Support live Requests for Quotation (RFQs) by gathering data and preparing quotation comparisons.
  • Track and monitor supplier KPIs including cost, quality, and delivery performance.