Procurement Assistant (Apprentice Level) Review

Day to day I attend project calls for upcoming innovations which will result in savings, supplier calls to help out with new orders, invoicing, to ensure our suppliers are paid on time and correctly, broadcasting information about savings in team meetings, and collecting data for long term capacity planning for our factories.

Yes I Have learn new skills including Power BI and Excel skills, I have also learnt how to use Unilever's contract and purchase order systems and developed communication, confidence and Microsoft office skills. I have been provided a introduction to project management and developed some new skills in finance.

I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship programme, every day is different and every single day I get to learn some new skills, I am challenged by my team daily which helps me progress even further and helps with my confidence when I complete a task which I have never done before.

My programme is organised fairly well, there are many tools and events to help you with study and to gain new skills at work, you receive all documents with your study modules and assignments set out at the beginning and have regular review and 1 to 1 coaching sessions with new objectives.

I receive a huge amount of support from my employer including time to study, plenty of learning opportunities, policies around apprentices for line managers ect. My team and line manager are hugely supportive of my apprenticeship as well as other employees across the business that I have been able to network with.

I receive a good amount of support from Multiverse when working towards my qualifications, they are understanding of needs and when you struggle, need more time or resources, they offer 1 to 1 training time, progress reviews with line managers and monthly teaching calls with prep work and assignments and objectives.

My study teaches me how to communicate effectively, network, make my voice heard and analyse, clean up and use data as well as tell a data narrative which is something I need for my day to day work. I also learn how to use software like excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.

Yes Multiverse has man community events which will help you with your study and help you network, an elevate programme which helps you develop important skills like marketing and influence, there are pillars at Unilever to get involved in including organising the marketing and onboarding for the next years of apprentices, Unilever also have sports teams and a gym.

Yes

Unilever is an excellent employer for apprentices they are a global massive company which looks great on your CV, allow you to challenge yourself daily and allow you to learn new skills daily, they support your apprenticeship study and make sure you make the most out of your time while allowing you to progress further.

Do research on Unilever's sustainable living plan which is on the website, which you can use for interview and prep material, read reviews on rate my apprenticeship to see things related to your particular course, be confident and true to yourself especially during interviews, and don't be afraid to share your ideas.