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Vacancy Apprentice Buyer

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Vacancy overview

Wage: £16,224 a year
Level: Advanced
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026

Code: 2000037011

This is a great opportunity to learn how businesses source and buy products and services to operate effectively. You’ll work with suppliers, compare prices and options, help manage orders, and build strong professional relationships. Developing valuable communication, negotiation, and commercial skills.

  • Sourcing of materials and services
  • Cost negotiation
  • Procurement
  • Raising purchase orders
  • Management of budgets
  • Problem solving

Requirements and prospects

Must want to learn and progress in a fast working environment, with a team working mentality.

Desired skills and personal qualities:

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About the employer

SFC(MIDLANDS)LTD

We are a small manufacturing company, privately owned, based in East Goscote, Leicester. We employ a staff of 35 persons and are active within the construction sector. Large order books and a search for our “managers of the future” means we looking to introduce apprentices seeking professional skills and experiences, as they develop their careers. We have strong personal development and training plans.

We are now part of Loughborough College Group

Visit the Merger website for more details.