procurement apprentice Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I work within the indirect procurement department supporting the supply of items that aren't directly involved with the output of the company such as the drives.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes lots! New skills would include - different e-systems to help aid the procurement such as SAP, business etiquette, supporting other departments not just procurement. Developed skills - usage with Office 365, especially Excel, staying calm in stressful situations.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Honestly best job I've ever had! Very different to a normal part time job working for example at grocery store or a pub. Even though you are very young, you are still treated as an adult. You have a lot of responsibilities, however it is okay if you make a mistake, you are expected to as an apprentice.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I work 4 days a week (monday - thursday) and have 1 day off (friday) for study purposes. I have lectures about twice a month with CIPS which are all day or half a day and online.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

There is always someone to ask when you don't understand something. It's completely fine to constantly be asking questions. I have 1-2-1 sessions with my line manager also each week.

10/10

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

a lot of Cips learning is independent however the study guides are very straightforward and easy to teach yourself. you can email to ask for support

10/10

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

understand CIPS definitely helps to understand my job role. there a lots of abbreviations to understand within procurement and CIPS explains these all in depth.

10/10

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, we have a netball group and a football group. As a procurement department we also tend to meet up outside of work occasionally and go for meals.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Siemens overall feels more like a family then a company.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?

Be yourself, they are a extremely diverse company, what hobbies do you do that are completely different to other people, overall what makes you stand out from others?