Procurement Apprentice Review

My role started with Purchase Orders, and quickly progressed. I'm now responsible for our entire supplier onboarding process, as well as working on different projects within the procurement team. That includes sending out Tenders, Regularly communicating with the Suppliers and stakeholders, Evaluating and Analysing Data and Negotiating with Suppliers.

I've learnt alot about different systems and how to use them. For example i have advanced knowledge on SAP and PEGA aswell as multiple internal Siemens Processes. I have also developed a variety of soft skills since joining. Communicating, Collaborating, Problem Solving. And since it's a degree apprenticeship, I've become very good at managing my Time.

Siemens has countless different areas and units for you to network and move into. I found that the best thing about working for such a large organisation, however at the same time, I've been able to develop a really good interpersonal relationship with my close team and line manager, Everyone within the company is supportive, welcoming and helpful.

It's very well organised, I have a programme with timelines with my Line Manager as well as one with my College tutor. And we have regular meetings to see if their are any other opportunities or anything needs to be supported or moved around.

I recieve an immense level of support from my employer. Particularly from my Line Manager who keeps me in the loop and consistently tries to find me new opportunities i've wanted to work on. My Team is very supportive in helping me and allowing me to shadow their work if needed. When i first joined my line manager took 2 weeks off to fully onboard me and introduce me to all relevant people, which i found very uplifting.

I currently get a whole day of study leave, where i'm not expected to work or respond to any work related emails/messages. I get that time to attend my lessons and revise. If i feel i need more time to revise before my exams, my time is very flexible during a work day and i can request some more time off to study

It helps significantly, i'm able to practically apply what i've been revising which is very rare. It gives me alot of knowledge and different ways to carry out processes, which can be helpful to make the existing ones more efficient.

there are town halls hosted every quarter, the CEO and CFO come down to the office and give a presentation on the company's growth. It gives a chance to speak to them and also speak to others who don't come into the office as much.

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It's a very supportive and beneficial for your career. The people are helpful and inclusive, because it's such a big organisation, there's endless networking to be done. The work load is also not overpowering and your time is your own, your not micromanaged but instead your trusted to get your work done on your time.

Nailing the interview is the most important, But it's also for you too see if you feel a vibe with your interviewers, as most likely they will be who you work with. Research the part of the company your applying too, find examples of projects/products they've worked on and mention them in your interview.