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Apprentice Purchasing Assistant

Priors Court Foundation · Hermitage · posted 23 July 2026

Wage
£23,000 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Procurement and supply assistant (level 3)
Starts
1 November 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Placing and confirming purchase orders in line with purchasing processes and timelines
  • Monitoring order confirmations, delivery schedules and updates
  • Receipting in goods onto the system accurately
  • Maintaining accurate purchasing data and ensuring systems are kept up to date
  • Managing the purchasing inbox and responding to supplier and internal queries in a timely manner
  • Acting as a key point of contact for supplier communication, including order updates and issue resolution
  • Identifying and resolving order discrepancies, delays or supplier issues, escalating where necessary
  • Providing resources on site from a centralised store including stationery, uniform and hygiene supply requests
  • Ensure compliance with internal purchasing policies and controls

Your training

  • Weekly training 
  • Onsite and at home

Where it leads

  • This apprenticeship will equip you with the skills and knowledge to progress further within the procurement function 

About Priors Court Foundation

Prior's Court is a registered charity providing education and residential care for autistic young people with complex needs aged 5-25, helping them build a brighter, more independant future.

Things to consider

  • An offer of employment at Prior's Court is conditional, subject to referencing and an Enhanced DBS check. These checks must be completed prior to joining us
  • Due to our location, you must drive and have access to your own vehicle

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailAdministrative skillsNumber skills

Where you'll work

  • Priors Court School, Priors Court, Hermitage, THATCHAM, RG18 9NU

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