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Apprentice Purchasing Administrator

NSG ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED

LOCATION
📍 Reading, RG7 8UB
PAY
💶 £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
HOURS
⏰ 38 hours per week hrs/week
DURATION
📅 3 Years
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SECTOR
Sales, marketing and procurement

Requirements

Apprenticeship Standard: Procurement and supply assistant (level 3) (Level 3) Desired skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills

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About this apprenticeship

Purchase Request & Order Support

​Assist with reviewing purchase requests for completeness under supervision.Support the entry of PRs into the procurement system for approval.
Help Buyers prepare draft purchase orders for low-risk items following guidance.
Learn and apply purchase order processes, coding, and approval routes.

Goods Receipting & Documentations Processing

Match delivery notes to purchase orders and support the recording of goods received.
Help resolve basic documentation issues by contacting suppliers or internal teams.
File and maintain procurement documentation in line with departmental standards.
Support invoice matching processes by providing accurate information to Finance.

Supplier Administration & Onboarding Support

​Assist with collecting supplier documentation (insurance, certificates, contact details).
Help maintain central supplier details in supply chain management software and supplier records in procurement filing structure.
Support the tracking of outstanding supplier information and reminders.

Procurement Mailbox Management

Monitor the central procurement mailbox under supervision.
Record incoming work data for reporting purposes.
Allocate basic requests to appropriate team members.
Respond to simple enquiries using standard templates.

Low-Risk, Low Value Sourcing

Support with obtaining quotes for simple, low‑value items.
Compare basic pricing information using departmental templates.
Ensure all sourcing follows procurement guidance and is reviewed by a Purchasing Administrator or Buyer or Administrator

Data Entry, Record Keeping & System Support
Maintain accurate data entry across NSG systems and shared folders.Assist with scanning, filing, naming, and organising documents.Ensure records are complete, tidy, and audit ready.
Development, Training & Learning

​Complete apprenticeship learning modules on time and to expected standards.
Participate in internal training, shadowing, and team development sessions.
Build understanding of processes, templates, and governance.Demonstrate increasing independence as competency grows.

What you could go on to do

Development opportunities leading toward progression into a full Purchase Administrator role.
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