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Procurement Apprentice

SGS • Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom • £30.55k - £46.40k / year • 1d ago

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Head Office supports global operations by driving strategy, innovation, and governance across all business lines—ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and performance worldwide.

Job Description

Job title: Procurement Apprentice
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Location: Ellesmere Port
Salary: Apprenticeship salary, £16,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours,Monday- Friday, 9-5:30

Are you looking to kickstart your career in procurement within a dynamic and global organisation? Join SGS UK as a Procurement Apprentice, where you’ll support our Finance and Procurement teams in driving compliance, achieving functional targets, and delivering cost and process efficiencies.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in managing supplier relationships, supporting procurement operations, and improving business processes—all while working towards a professional qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Support procurement operations, including supplier setup, data management, and purchase order creation.
Assist with reporting tasks such as KPI tracking and spend analysis.
Liaise with internal teams and shared service centres to resolve invoice and supplier issues.
Help maintain data accuracy across procurement systems.
Provide general admin support (e.g. fuel cards, fleet tolls).
Build positive working relationships to support procurement initiatives.
Promote compliance with SGS policies, including health & safety and equality.

Qualifications

We understand you may not come from a procurement or finance background – if this role interests you, don’t let that discourage you. We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and grow.

Strong attention to detail with a focus on following defined business procedures.
Proficient in MS Office, with the ability to analyse data and produce reports.
Good communication skills, with the ability to listen, discuss, and develop negotiation abilities.
Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
Retailer Discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
Length of Service Awards
Christmas Vouchers
Health & Wellbeing initiatives
An additional day off for your birthday
Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.