Procurement Coordinator Level 3 Apprenticeship - RICOMAN

Procurement Coordinator Level 3 Apprenticeship - RICOMAN

RICOMAN is a UK lighting manufacturer specialising in commercial interior solutions for workplaces and commercial environments, designing and supplying both standard and bespoke lighting across the UK and UAE. The business works closely with designers, contractors and wholesalers, operating in a highly collaborative environment that connects sales, technical, production, warehouse and supplier teams. As a growing company, effective coordination of materials, production and lead times is essential, and they offer strong opportunities for employees to grow as the business continues to expand.

Join us at RICOMAN and help power the future of smart, sustainable lighting by turning data into decisions that drive real impact.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate purchasing, materials planning, and production workflows.
• Manage order requirements: what needs to be built, ordered, and delivered on time.
• Use Unleashed for purchasing, stock control, BOMs and supplier management.
• Use Monday.com for job tracking and production scheduling.
• Work closely with production and technical teams on BOMs, pricing, and manufacturing readiness.

Desirable skills:

• Strong planning and organisational ability.
• Good communication skills across multiple teams and departments.
• Confident working with systems, data and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to problem solve and identify issues early.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when managing stock, BOMs, and supplier data.

Personal qualities:

• Naturally organised, proactive and forward thinking.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with different teams.
• Enjoys structure, planning and keeping workflows running smoothly.
• Spots potential problems before they arise.
• Calm and methodical when managing multiple priorities.

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject
• You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
• If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm

Benefits:

• £28,000 – £30,000 salary depending on experience
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, a Christmas shutdown period, and extra leave awarded for long service.

Future Prospects

• Opportunity to progress into roles such as Production Planner, Supply Chain Coordinator or Buyer’s Assistant.
• Potential to take on greater responsibility as the business continues to grow.
• Development into managing full purchasing or production planning cycles.
• Become a key part of the operational structure supporting business scaling.
• Long-term career growth in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing planning.

How to apply

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