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Purchasing Administartion Apprenticeship

Distag Qcs UK LTD · Ipswich · posted 1 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
1 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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Assist Procurement Specialists in creating reports for ordering and monitoring purposes.

Carry out the relevant system processes in relation to purchasing functions, including processing stock once it has left suppliers and is in transit, receiving stock in on delivery and invoicing.

Liaise with the Sales Team in relation to backorder enquiries, assist with quotations and orders to provide pricing and lead times.

Assist with product creation on our MRP system and maintaining product data validations.

Assist in managing the stock levels across our locations, arranging for stock to be transferred as appropriate.

Supporting other members of the team and assisting with other tasks as required.

Where it leads

The opportunity to gain a full-time position.

About Distag Qcs UK LTD

Distag QCS (UK) Ltd is a well-established manufacturer, importer, and distributor of engineering components, primarily serving the agricultural and industrial machinery sectors across the UK and Ireland.

Things to consider

This post has the specified working hours of 40 hours per week, normally 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break, but it is required that the Purchasing Assistant will work such hours necessary to carry out the duties associated with the post. Overtime is not payable.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Level 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade Level 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Unit 24 Farthing Road, Ipswich, IP1 5AP

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