Apprentice Purchaser

SPORTSAFE UK LTD · Colchester

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Since it’s conception in 1997, Sportsafe now employs over 65 staff at three locations in Essex (head office), Manchester and Scotland.

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:45pm. Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm. With a 40 minute lunch break each day. 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, This position is primarily based working with the current purchasing team at our head office site with the occasional chance to visit suppliers within the UK or Abroad

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade 9-4/A*-C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • This position is primarily based working with the current purchasing team at our head office site with the occasional chance to visit suppliers within the UK or Abroad
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, This position is primarily based working with the current purchasing team at our head office site with the occasional chance to visit suppliers within the UK or Abroad

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Includes the option to continue on as an apprentice and work towards a higher CIPS qualification or move into a purchasing assistant role within Sportsafe

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 08 Sep 2026
Apply by 03 Oct 2026

Where you'd be based

CO4 9QY

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