Procurement Manager Review
at St Austell Brewery
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Procurement
St Austell
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies: Create and execute strategies to ensure the best quality products at competitive prices.
Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, forecast future needs, and place orders to replenish stock as needed.
Market Analysis: Analyze market trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly to optimize costs and availability.
Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff and management to determine product needs and specifications.
Quality Assurance: Ensure all food products meet the organization's quality and safety standards.
Budget Management: Manage the procurement budget, track expenses, and ensure cost-efficiency.
Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, forecast future needs, and place orders to replenish stock as needed.
Market Analysis: Analyze market trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly to optimize costs and availability.
Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff and management to determine product needs and specifications.
Quality Assurance: Ensure all food products meet the organization's quality and safety standards.
Budget Management: Manage the procurement budget, track expenses, and ensure cost-efficiency.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoyed the course, I felt that filling in the timesheets was a bit of a waste of time but understood the need for it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
It's allowed me to be more strategic and apply specific models and processes to parts of the role. It's also given me confidence in my role and the belief to try new approaches.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It was well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer supported me above and beyond
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They were great
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It's made me so much more strategic and given me a taste for learning. Since doing my L4 apprenticeship I have paid to do my Level 5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Lots - choir, football, regualar team trips, bowling
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend St Austell Brewery to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a good company to work for especially on the training and development side, They really support apprenticeships and people wanting to improve themselves
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to St Austell Brewery?
Enjoy and appreciate all of the courses that they offer
