Procurement Apprentice Review

by Balfour Beatty

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Rating

7.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Processing requisitions and purchase orders Sourcing and buying materials from a range of suppliers Dealing with supplier issues Assistance in tendering Working closely with commercial, project managers and delivery teams.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I have learnt lots about how supply chain works, and how tendering works.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy working with other professionals and learning from them.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • My programme is fairly well structured with lots of flexibility. I have the opportunity to get involved in lots of different projects and tasks.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive lots of support from my employer such as: time to study and lots of guidance in my role.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I receive some support from the training provider. There are extra classes run when exams are approaching.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The qualification gives me a much better understanding of some tasks in my role. There are other parts which are not relevant to my role.

    8/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes, there are many networking events and events for apprentices in the company.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is great to work for a large company and learn from lots of other professionals. The opportunities for development and growth are very good.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

    • It is important to be enthusiastic towards construction.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Marketing

Hereford

March 2022

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