Job Supply Chain Apprentice

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Supply Chain Apprentice to join the team based in Macclesfield, UK . In this apprenticeship, you’ll support the service team's day-to-day workload and output while providing excellent customer service. 

As part of your training, you will rotate between two interconnected supply chain areas at Avantor Services over 18 months. You will also work towards earning your Level 3 Supply Chain Leader Qualification.

This full-time apprenticeship is based at the customer site in Macclesfield. You’ll have one full day of online or onsite learning each month, with time allocated during working hours to complete the course. Along with a competitive salary, we offer benefits like a pension scheme, private medical and dental care, and an extra day off for your birthday.

Working hours: Monday to Friday with flexible start times between 7:00 and 8:00, and end times between 15:00 and 16:00.

The Team

You will work closely with up to 5 colleagues in a cooperative environment, striving together to achieve common goals. You will be part of our Lab and Production Services department, which supports leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories worldwide in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What we are looking for  

Education: Minimum of 5 GCSEs or above (including Maths and English)

Experience: No working experience required; Full training provided

Preferred Capabilities/qualifications

• A-levels
• Good in MS Office; IT literate with experience in multiple software packages 
• Ability to understand and follow Health & Safety instructions 
• Capability to communicate effectively, process-driven, and elevated level of attention to details 

• Order and manage consumable items for laboratory and production areas.
• Learn to use system and customer procurement tools.
• Act as the main contact for customers, regularly engaging to understand their needs.
• Troubleshoot procurement issues.
• Liaise with customers' Procurement and external suppliers to secure the best prices and manage stock proactively.
• Perform data entry and analysis using tools like Excel.
• Provide key metrics to meet goals and targets.
• Promote safe working practices.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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