Business Admin Apprentice

About this opportunity

This junior position at IT Lab is an exciting opportunity to learn and grow within a fantastic and supportive environment. The successful candidate will be part of a busy purchasing team and will interact daily with both suppliers and internal staff.

A normal day would include:
• Chasing suppliers for delivery dates
• Chasing ‘proof of deliveries’ and updating the in-house procurement system accordingly
• Arranging returns with suppliers
• Updating colleagues with delivery dates and any potential issues
• Liaising with courier companies to arrange collections
• Processing small supply purchase orders
• Placing purchase orders on behalf of one of our departments
• Providing cover and assistance within stock control
• Updating procurement pricing for use by account managers
• Creating renewal opportunities within the IT system
• Setting up projects and tasks for the project management team
• Updating renewal dates for annual sales opportunities

IT Lab is a leading technology and managed services provider in the UK and operates out of offices in London, Manchester and Cape Town.

What you could go on to do:
IT Lab Limited is a company forecasting further growth over the coming years so there is potential and scope for a full-time position in procurement after successfully completing the apprenticeship (subject to review). For the right person, there will also be the option to progress further within the company and help realise their potential.
How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE maths and English A-C/4-9

Personal Qualities

• Ability to maintain good communications with clients, internal staff and suppliers
• A proactive approach
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to multitask and work flexibly within a busy office environment.
• Good team player
• Flexible, helpful and approachable

Skills

• Good level of IT skills and ability to use MS Office suite e.g. Excel, Word etc
• Confident user of both the internet and email
• Confident communicator with good organisation skills