Barbour -Business Administrator Level 3

Apprenticeship Description

Summary of vacancy: 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Raw Material Buying Apprentice to join our Supply Chain team based at our Head Office in South Shields. During this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will support the Raw Material Buying team across all aspects of the buying process within a fast-paced fashion and apparel environment, while working towards a recognised qualification. 

What will the apprentice be doing? 

Raising internal and external customer orders allocating costs to the appropriate department. 

• Upkeep of our M3 System

• Confirming Purchase Orders as instructed by the Buyers

• Liaising with suppliers on outstanding orders and overdue orders

• Upkeep of trim sample library

• Assistingbuyers on Trim and branding developments 

• Ensuring Trim/Branding developments are received on time

• Liaising with the design team on trim and branding approvals

• Maintainand develop productive working relationships with the raw material supply base. 

• Build strong working relationships with all areas of the business in particular design and development, garment technology

• Working with the Chief Buyer on global forecasting documents

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• Undertake any other reasonable activity, as may be required by senior management with Buying

What is the future prospect after the apprenticeship ends: 

Upon successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress to a Higher-Level Apprenticeship or secure Full-Time Permanent Employment.’

A little bit of information about the company: 

The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour’s wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered. 

MUST have GCSE maths and English grade 4s or above.