Artifex Interior Systems Limited
Procurement Apprentice
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About the Role
This is an excellent development opportunity for someone looking to build a career in procurement, manufacturing engineering, tooling, or capital project delivery within an automotive manufacturing environment. The role is designed to develop capability for progression into specialist positions such as Buyer, Tooling Engineer, or Capital Project Coordinator. You will gain hands-on experience supporting real manufacturing projects and capital investments, developing practical knowledge of procurement processes, commercial decision-making, supplier management, tooling, machinery, and capital equipment sourcing. Working alongside experienced colleagues across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and procurement, you will contribute to projects that directly support customer programmes and operational performance.
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- Support procurement activities for production tooling, capital equipment, and manufacturing services, ensuring processes are followed accurately and efficiently.
- Engage with suppliers to obtain quotations, assess capabilities, evaluate commercial and technical proposals, and monitor delivery performance against agreed timelines.
- Analyse cost, technical, and contractual information to support informed decision-making, while maintaining accurate procurement records and assisting with purchase order preparation.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, participate in project reviews, monitor tooling and equipment milestones, and contribute to capital approval activities by compiling business cases, investment proposals, and cost models.
- Learn and apply relevant procurement, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements within a manufacturing environment.
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About You
- Eager to develop a career within procurement, manufacturing, engineering, or project coordination and have a genuine interest in how tooling, equipment, and supplier relationships support manufacturing success.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret technical, commercial, and financial information.
- Comfortable working collaboratively across functions, communicate effectively with colleagues and suppliers, and are organised in managing multiple priorities.
- Proactive in solving straightforward issues, willing to seek guidance when required, and motivated to learn new processes, systems, and industry standards.
- Interest in automotive manufacturing, continuous improvement, and commercial decision-making will help you succeed and grow within the role.
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