Procurement Apprentice

Company description:

Thornton & Ross

Job description:

Join our Early Careers Programme Procurement Apprentice

Commencing October 2026

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for Peoples Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross Procurement Apprentice

Huddersfield | U.K. | Full-time | Apprenticeship (Fixed-Term)

Build your procurement career across sourcing, sustainability, manufacturing and digital transformation starting with Business Admin Level 3 to understand our business and then completing Procurement and Supply Chain Level 4 to gain specialist knowledge in procurement. 3 years, 2 courses, 1 exceptional programme.

This programme offers meaningful, hands-on experience across four core procurement disciplines. You will build both breadth and depth by completing a rotation in each area, gaining a well-rounded understanding of how procurement supports a regulated healthcare and manufacturing business. This programme is designed to develop well-rounded procurement professionals, with potential progression into roles such as Indirect Buyer, Direct Buyer, Category Buyer, Procurement Analyst or Procurement Excellence roles.

Key Information

Starting salary of £17,500 this will be reviewed regularly in line with your progress through your apprenticeship

Duration: 3 Years (5th October 2026 26th October 2029)

The Business Admin Level 3 and then Procurement and Supply Chain Level 4 courses will be provided by The Apprentice Academy, approximately 1 day per week at college, remotely delivered on site at Linthwaite.

How You Will Make an Impact

Rotate across four procurement specialisms (Indirect, Category, Excellence and Direct), gaining a 360 view of how purchasing supports a modern, regulated business.

Get hands-on with live sourcing, negotiations and supplier management, building real commercial skills from day one.

Work with teams across Finance, Legal, IT, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain, developing strong stakeholder and relationship-building skills.

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