Procurement Higher Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Supply Chain Management
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Day to day management of suppliers and internal stakeholders delivering high quality products to our customer. Making sure to adhere to all rules and regulations. Ensuring that we deliver value for money for the customer. Expediting and internal reporting
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Would recommend to anyone. The work we do here is genuinely incredible.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
The list is endless, I have developed many professional skills. I have been involved in most stages of the procurement cycle. I can confidently perform within my role and have the skill set to succeed.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Really well structured, there is support at all levels and in all areas of the business. Early career support for new starts is unmatched across the North West.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Continuous support and exposure to areas of work that I am interested in. Daily check ins and monthly reviews help me to stay in contact with issues and enable support if required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The training provider has been available for contact and very responsive to questions regarding the qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The training is very applicable, most people in the business in the supply chain area have the same qualification from the training provider. I will look to get further qualifications in the future to enhance my career prospects.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are constant opportunities to get involved in further extra-curricular activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The quality of the work, the career prospects, the depth of roles, the support available, the incentives, the qualifications, the reputation, the people and the friends I've made.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
When applying for a role do a lot of research for the role and training provider to enable you during the interview to speak around the role. Most candidates can talk about themselves and their qualifications, to differentiate yourself learn about the role/function/qualifications you'll be going into.
