Assistant Buyer Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Marketing
Northamptonshire
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
-
Overview of Role
5/5
-
Skills Development
4.6/5
-
Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role includes negotiating contracts/ trading agreements with all of our supplier base.
Negotiating cost prices on products and managing profit and margin expectations.
Conducting tenders to create cost savings within the business
Managing supplier relationships and acting as a point of contact for branches with supplier complaint escalations.
Supporting with maintaining high product availability by sourcing alternative products for out of stock products.
Negotiating and managing cost price increases.
Support with the new product development process
Negotiating cost prices on products and managing profit and margin expectations.
Conducting tenders to create cost savings within the business
Managing supplier relationships and acting as a point of contact for branches with supplier complaint escalations.
Supporting with maintaining high product availability by sourcing alternative products for out of stock products.
Negotiating and managing cost price increases.
Support with the new product development process
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed the apprenticeship programme. The course material was relevant to my role, engaging and helped me to develop my skills. I gained many connections across the business and increased relationships with other colleagues.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my pre-existing skills in negotiation, data analysis and stock management but I have also developed new skills through conducting the apprenticeship such as supply chain management, merchandising and the range review process.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My course was very well structured with a clear timetable for sessions and the work required for each module. My trainer was very well organised and made sure I understood what was required off me at all stages.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received lots of support from my employer such as 20% off the job learning time per week to complete the work required. I was also able to seek guidance from my colleagues on work to complete to ensure I have the right understanding.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I received lots of support, making sure that I understood what was required off me and that I could conduct the work to the best of my ability.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
This programme related directly to my role and therefore it has helped me to develop my skills in buying and merchandising. This is going to enable me to unlock promotion easier.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I am not sure
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Friendly place to work with good ethical and moral values. It is like a family business where everyone's opinion is valued and there is good opportunity to progress and succeed if this is what you want.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Take the challenge and you will thrive
