Apprentice Purchaser
Location
colchester, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other
Posted
June 20, 2026
The Role
This is an exciting entry‑level opportunity for someone looking to start a career in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain. As Apprentice Purchaser, you will work alongside our experienced Warehouse & Purchasing Manager, learning the fundamentals of purchasing operations in a busy, real‑world environment.
You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship with full on‑the‑job training, a structured learning programme, and dedicated time for off‑the‑job training (a minimum of 20% of your working hours, as required under apprenticeship rules). No prior experience in purchasing is required — we will teach you everything you need to know.
Responsibilities
- Raising purchase orders where sales orders cannot be fulfilled from existing stock
- Ensuring purchase orders contain all necessary information so that goods and services are delivered correctly and on time
- Contacting suppliers to check pricing, confirm delive...