Higher apprentice - Procurement (Supply chain) Review

Item: Higher apprentice - Procurement (Supply chain) at BAE Systems
Rating: 4.1
Author: Anonymous

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Procurement

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - 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

Buying parts of all categories for the program. Being involved with contracts, orderbook management and supplier performance reviews.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

3/5

I don't find the line of work very interesting but some concepts were interesting to learn.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have developed multiple skils and behaviours. The one i worked on the most was speaking to groups/public speaking. Something which I wasn't comfortable doing initially but the business provided ample opportunities to develop this.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

i think there is definitely a structure in place but due to miscellaneous factors we weren't 100% aware. It does get a bit confusing sometimes.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

There is always help there when needed now. Although intially when i joined we did not have a direct POC as they did not replace the last person in-role quick enough.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

I am always given ample time to do any studying or coursework. I often find my teams altering the line of work I get involved in to meet my KSB's.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

While I do see the benefit I find personally I already knew a lot of the knowledge and found some of the study content a bit basic. That being said working in the business has definitely enhanced my previous knowledge and skills.