Procurement Data Analyst Apprentice

Purpose of the Role
The Procurement Data Analyst Apprentice role will work alongside the Procurement team to provide data analytics support with the goal of discovering useful information, solving problems and supporting the business to make informed decisions in line with the Sika UK strategy. This role will be a mix of office based and home working and will involve interacting will a number of stakeholders at all levels within the business (UK and Europe).

The Opportunity:
Kickstart your career in Procurement, building upon a data analytics background, and applying it in a structured, challenging and rewarding environment. The combination of the data analytics background with procurement professional training will provide a strong skill set for career progression in a commercially driven environment.

The Skills: 
Joining the Procurement team will give you an insight into a strategic and key business function who are managing a significant amount of spend. 

This role will run with the CIPS professional accreditation (Level 4 - Diploma in Procurement and Supply). 

Additionally, Negotiation and Project Management skills will be developed and nurtured as this is a key part of being successful within Procurement. 

The Support: 

At Sika there is a significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one. 

You will have a line manager who cares and a Mentor specifically selected to help you integrate into the business and overcome any challenges along the way. In addition, you will be an integral member of a very supportive and welcoming team who will there every step of the way

The Rewards: 

A serious wage to reflect the importance of your contributions plus an enhanced benefits package.

The Future: 

Potential to be offered a full time position within Sika. 

Potential Career Routes: 

The Procurement function sees this as a key potential for succession planning into both Junior and Senior Buyer roles.