Direct Procurement Apprentice

This is a Direct Procurement Apprenticeship at Edrington. You’ll complete an SCQF Level 6 Procurement Apprenticeship while gaining practical experience in procurement, supplier management, sourcing, data analysis, risk, sustainability, and process improvement.

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin. 

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.

Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary £26,773.50

• 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days 

• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%) 

• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility) 

• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line 

• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing 

• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop   

• Embrace work-life harmony with hybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year 

Embrace Excellence

The Direct Procurement team is responsible for sourcing the materials, packaging and services needed to produce and deliver Edrington’s brands.

As a Direct Procurement Apprentice, you will complete an SCQF Level 6 Procurement Apprenticeship while supporting procurement activities through analysis, reporting and administrative support. You'll gain experience across sourcing, supplier management, risk, sustainability and continuous improvement, while developing valuable procurement, supply chain and analytical skills through collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

Due to this being an Apprenticeship in order to qualify the role holder must be aged between 18-25 yrs old. 

Make an Impact

Team

• Build relationships, support team goals and continuously learn about the business.

Procurement & Analytics

• Analyse procurement data and produce insights to support sourcing and performance reporting.

• Support dashboards, benchmarking, cost analysis and sourcing activities.

Supplier Performance & Risk

• Support supplier performance, compliance, sustainability and risk management activities.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain procurement systems and data.

• Improve reporting, processes and automation opportunities.

Learning & Development

• Complete apprenticeship requirements and apply learning to develop procurement, commercial and analytical skills.

Your Talent and Skills

 To be successful in this role, you have either supply chain or procurement experience, a Skills for Work National 5 qualification, or an SCQF Level 5 qualification in Warehousing and/or Supply Chain Management. You demonstrate a genuine interest in procurement, supply chain, and business operations, alongside strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

You are comfortable working with data and reporting tools and have excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and communication abilities. You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and are proactive, curious, and self-motivated, with a strong willingness to learn and develop.

You take ownership of your work, bring fresh perspectives, and focus on delivering practical solutions. Ideally, you also have experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools and an understanding of procurement, supply chain, finance, or broader business concepts.