Purchasing Administration Apprentice - Level 3
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Poole
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Administrative
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Administrative Tasks
Microsoft Office 365
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Time Management
Attention to Detail
FULL DESCRIPTION
Purchasing Administration Apprentice - Level 3
Our business is growing fast, and we need an enthusiastic administration apprentice to join our friendly purchasing team. This is an interesting, varied and busy role for someone keen to learn great transferable skills and work in a friendly environment.
Salary and Hours:
- £280 - £340 per week, depending upon age and previous experience
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent
We will teach you how to:
- Place an order
- Match supplier invoices with goods received notes
- Source the most affordable materials
- Maintain the stock and return database
- Feedback to relevant departments
- Support the department with general administrative tasks, as required
We need you to be:
- Keen to learn, interested in the job and committed to the apprenticeship opportunity
- Friendly and approachable
- Ability to manage your time and workload
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Flexible and adaptable
- High attention to detail
You need to have:
- 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 and above or equivalent, which must include English and maths
- Candidates with A level or equivalent Level 3 qualifications and degree holders who have no previous qualification within this field are also able to apply
- Equivalent and alternative qualifications to those listed are also accepted
Ideally, you will also have:
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Good telephone manner and confidence in speaking on the phone
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Used Microsoft Office 365
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