Trainee Indirect Buyer

Are you ready to launch your career in procurement?

Join our client, a leading organisation in the Aerospace industry, as a Trainee Indirect Buyer and take your first step into a dynamic and fast-paced commercial environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the start of their career to gain hands-on experience in procurement. You'll be supported by experienced professionals, learning how to source and manage indirect goods and services while developing key commercial and analytical skills. If you're motivated, eager to learn, and enjoy problem-solving, this role offers a fantastic foundation for a long-term career in procurement.

Summary:

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months ongoing
• Location: Wolverhampton
• Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour
• Hours: 37 per week Monday to Friday - all onsite

Role Overview:

As a Trainee Indirect Buyer, you'll support the procurement team in managing the end-to-end purchasing process across areas such as Facilities Management (FM), Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), and Capital Expenditure (Capex).

This role is designed to give you exposure to key procurement processes, systems, and supplier interactions, helping you build a strong understanding of how procurement operates within a regulated and high-performing industry.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Support & Sourcing

• Assist with sourcing activities in line with company policies and procedures
• Support RFQ (Request for Quotation) and RFP (Request for Proposal) processes
• Help gather supplier quotes and contribute to supplier evaluations

Spend & Category Support

• Support the management of indirect spend categories
• Assist with tracking costs and identifying potential savings opportunities
• Help monitor supplier performance and flag any risks

Supplier Coordination

• Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Support the team in maintaining positive supplier relationships
• Assist in resolving basic supplier or delivery issues

Operational Procurement Activities

• Raise purchase orders and support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes (training provided)
• Help with invoice queries and ensure accurate documentation
• Maintain accurate data within procurement systems (e.g. SAP)

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with company policies and standards
• Maintain clear and organised records for audit purposes
• Support the team in managing compliance and governance requirements

Data & Reporting

• Assist with basic spend analysis and reporting
• Support the team in tracking procurement performance metrics
• Use internal systems to gather and interpret data

What You'll Bring

• A recent degree (or equivalent), ideally in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related subject
• Strong willingness to learn and develop a career in procurement
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communication skills (written and verbal)
• Basic IT skills, particularly in Excel (SAP experience is a bonus, not required)

Key Competencies

• Eagerness to learn and take initiative
• A proactive and positive attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Good time management and organisational skills

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Placement year, internship, or project experience in procurement, supply chain, or business
• Awareness of procurement or supply chain principles
• Interest in working towards a professional qualification such as CIPS

If you're ready to soar to new heights with us, please apply today! Your future starts here.

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