Trainee Buyer

Overview

Procurement Higher Level Apprenticeship

Starting salary £30,000

Let your career in procurement take flight

A unique and exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain operations while studying towards a recognised degree-level qualification (CIPS).

Salary starting at £30,000 and progressing to minimum £40,000 after successful completion of a 3-year (circa) training programme.

This role is at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, a subsidiary comprising aerospace manufacturing programmes and capabilities, research, development and engineering services, and aftermarket business.

At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters — and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do. People are respected, ideas listened to, and good work is recognised.

We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.

• Flexibility, a 36-hour working week (half day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Generous life cover and company occupational sick scheme
• On site Occupational Health Department
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and growth with clear advancement
• Coaching, mentoring and opportunity for advancement
• Free car parking
• Enhanced maternity pay

Join our Procurement team as a Trainee Buyer and gain experience in performing Global Sourcing, commercial and contractual activities focusing on price, contract terms and conditions, quality and technical specifications across a number of commodities.

As a Trainee Buyer, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to real-world projects across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting sourcing strategies for critical components and services
• Assisting with supplier negotiations, contract reviews, and performance tracking
• Analysing cost structures and identifying value opportunities
• Collaborating with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align procurement with production goals
• Learning to manage risks, compliance, and sustainability in the supply chain
• Participating in supplier audits and readiness reviews
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and digital procurement tools

In addition to your internal development, you will also receive full professional support to study at Belfast Metropolitan College one day a week during work hours to achieve a professional procurement qualification through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

Upon successful completion of the training programme, you will become a Senior Buyer and continue to progress and develop within the Company.

Essential Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification) including Maths and English
• Minimum of 2, preferably 3, A-level subjects at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated experience of using Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills

Desirable Candidate Requirements:

• 1 x A level or equivalent in Business related subject
• Experienced in a relevant customer focused field

Completed applications must be submitted by Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 4pm

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.