Apprentice Buyer

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Date Posted:

2023-08-07

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Job Title: Apprentice Buyer

Start Date: January/February 2024

Apprentice Level & Course: Supply Chain Management SCQF7 completed over 12 months.

Duration: Permanent role.

Location: Glenrothes (Hybrid working including study time).

Travel: Occasional travel to our other UK based offices as per business requirements.

Summary of role:

Raytheon UK is looking for an individual with the desire to learn and enthusiasm to join our Supply Chain team as an Apprentice Buyer. This is a challenging role which will be highly rewarding and will launch a Supply Chain career. The successful candidate will be assigned a permanent role and will work hybrid/remote at our Glenrothes facility. However, visits to other Raytheon UK sites may be required.

As an apprentice you will be fully supported to obtain a qualification in Supply Chain Management SCQF7. Through a combination of work based projects and virtual study the successful candidate will obtain the Supply Chain Management SCQF7. The course will require independent study including online learning, reading and assessments.

The Apprentice Role:

During the apprenticeship the successful candidate will:

• Develop knowledge, understanding and skills related to the principles and practices of supply chain, with a particular focus on proposal/pricing development and analytics.
• Develop communication, interpersonal skills and time management
• Use understanding and analysis to solve problems
• Gain an understanding of procurement requirements relevant to the role
  
  

The apprentice will report into the Procurement/Commodity Manager with daily supervision provided across the members of our Indirect Supply Chain team and will be involved in a wide range of matters supporting the wider business including:

• Performs or supports cost and price analysis in order to create value for money outcomes for procuring goods and services
• Support Supply Chain bid/proposal activities for pursuits.
• Analytical assessments and management of complex spreadsheets
• Interfaces with internal and supplier cross-functional organizations.
• Executes to customer requirements including government regulations, public law and Raytheon policies and procedures.
• Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement, including social, cultural and diversity values in the organisation
• Participates in supplier assessments and supplier development activity teams, including the administration of appropriate due diligence activity
  
  

Throughout the apprenticeship the successful candidate will have responsibility for their own work which will align to the requirements of the course. In addition, the apprentice will support the wider members of the team on more complex requirements. The apprentice will be part of a network of apprentices and graduates across the business with access to training, networking opportunities and business exposure.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the Supply Chain team as a qualified procurement professional. There will then be potential opportunities for additional education and experiences in the company.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential

• Minimum Grades A*- C in National 5’s or 9-4’s in GCSE’s (or Level 2 certificates) or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Applicants will need to be a resident of Scotland to access the Scottish Apprenticeship programme.
• Must not have received funding for prior Apprenticeship training.
• Applicants should be able to successfully achieve UK MoD SC security clearance.
• Keen interest in information technology and applications in order to apply them to a supply chain environment
• IT skills such as MS Word, Email, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  
  

Desirable:

• A Levels (or equivalent) including a Business related subject
• Interest in defence and aerospace industry
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Able to perform effectively in a multi-functional team
• Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution
  
  

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester and a presence across customer sites together with remote working practices. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs over 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the RTX organisation and sits within the Raytheon business.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, & Raytheon. It’s 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Career Development:

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
• Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.
  
  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At Raytheon UK, we’re committed to be building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Britain where all of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver the best work of their lives. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the very best candidates for the job. We truly value the diversity of our workforce work hard to create an inclusive environment where our colleagues can bring the unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow our business, create innovative solutions and develop our people.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) act as the eyes and ears into the community they represent and support us in building a truly inclusive business. Our ERGs are open to all colleagues, regardless of background, and include: Raytheon Women’s Network, RayPride, Young Employees Success Network, Raytheon Veterans Network, Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities and RayBAME.

We’re also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM’s Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a ‘best place to work for LGBTQ Equality’.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic.

If you need us to make any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to help.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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