Total 15 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in abingdon oxfordshire ox14 3db

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your skills make a tangible impact? Join the University of Oxford's Engineering Operations Team as our Purchasing Officer, and play a vital role in supporting our technical services teams and contributing to the efficient running of Estates Services.

About the Role

As the Purchasing Officer, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring our technical services teams have the tools and resources they need to succeed. From managing purchase orders and supplier relationships, this is a role where your expertise and initiative will be valued. You'll ensure compliance with financial regulations, maintain accurate records, and support our teams in delivering excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Manage purchase requisitions, monitor stock levels, track orders, and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and accurate pricing.
Work closely with the Estates procurement team to onboard new contracts and enhance purchase order systems and processes.
Produce regular reports, maintain compliance with University financial regulations, and support tool and equipment management.
Keep supplier and product information up to date, process urgent requests, and provide general office admin support as needed.
Support the Engineering Operations Team with financial processes, including open PO reports, reconciliation, and goods receipt management.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence of one of the world’s leading universities.
You’ll be part of a vibrant and passionate team
30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
Excellent contributory pension scheme
Subsidised sports centre membership and cycle loan scheme
Supportive childcare services and generous family leave
About You

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

Essential Skills and Experience:
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with finance admin workflows.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with suppliers and team members.
Experience in working with information systems and a proactive approach to resolving issues independently.
A flexible approach towards changing business needs.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Familiarity with help desk or customer management systems.
Experience in a higher education or service industry environment.
Knowledge of Oracle Financials and/or Planon systems.
How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of your online application:
Covering letter / supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role as set out in the job description
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful)
Only applications received before 12 pm on Monday 9 December 2024 can be considered.

Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 17 December 2024.

Join a vibrant, historic campus where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.

Job title: Material Inventory Controller

Location: Oxfordshire.

Contract: 12-month FTC

Pay rate: £22p/h

SRG are working with a global transport and logistics company to find a dedicated logistics specialist based in Oxfordshire. As a material inventory controller, you will be responsible for working closely with the material demand team, reporting directly to the logistics coordinator, and ensuring that the team meets its material handling and maintenance commitments.

You must be able to obtain a minimum of UK SC clearance for this role,.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all documented Company Quality System procedures when carrying out operational duties.
  * Conduct material orders/movements in the correct priority sequence.
  * Ensure all items are unloaded/handled according to the logistics/airworthiness directives.
  * Ensure all pick, pack and handling system transactions are performed correctly.
  * Ensure all documents printed are in order by sorting them before packing/box closure.
  * Ensure all physical movements are following by confirmation in SAP system and link paperwork properly with the parts when required.
  * Put stock away in the correct location after picking and/or packing.
  * Ensure a safe and clean working environment is maintained at all times.
  * Endeavour to improve quality of work wherever possible.
  * Inform the Manager/Team Leader of any process errors or system issues in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Experience in a Material support/Supply chain role.
  * Willing to work in different shift patterns, including night shift.
  * Be proficient in the use of the appropriate Warehouse management and Information systems (SAP SP1,SAP ESP, Airnnav, Microsoft Excel,etc.)
  * Preferably with forklift license or experienced in driving forklift or reach truck.
  * The ideal candidate should be service minded, able to multi-task, thorough & tidy, and able to cooperate in a team.
  * Knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations.

To apply, please click the link or send your CV

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A very established company in Oxford are looking for a Building Facilities & Procurement Manager to oversee the running of the Head Office Building from a facilities and procurement perspective, looking after a small team of staff and working closely with the Group Health and Safety Manager and Directors.

You need to be a highly motivated individual with a proactive approach to the role, and you must have proven experience in facilities management in a relevant environment, a working knowledge of health and safety matters, and demonstrable experience of managing a busy and varied workload. Excellent customer service and communications skills are also essential.

You need to have proven experience in UK building facilities and asset management in a relevant commercial environment, a working knowledge of health and safety matters, and demonstrable experience of procurement of goods and services in a HQ environment and be IOSH/NEBOSH qualified.

Key Accountabilities:
Plan, manage and oversee all works of all contractors, staff, and other parties to ensure the quality of delivery, that the works are within the agreed scope and value for money, and that relevant contracts are in place to meet agreed deadlines
Ability to prepare an annual business plan and budget for the facilities portfolio and to undertake regular project reviews to ensure accountability for the budget as well as progress of the works and projects
H&S Inductions and workspace assessments
Responsible for procuring defined goods and services for the portfolio
Managing refurbishments relocation's or renovations as they arise in the portfolio and being available for advice to other business units on similar projects
Will champion and drive through the implementation of the group purchasing policy across the core group functions
Supervise multi-disciplinary teams of staff, including cleaning/maintenance and ensure the highest standard of front of house and building housekeeping is maintained throughout the HQ building
Leading commercial tender and review processes, negotiating financial terms/service levels and appointment of all facilities contracts.
Identifying new components and obsolescence with the suppliers
Managing contract reviews and terminating arrangements
Lifecycle planning of assets and facilities asset management - create a framework for how to operate, maintain, renew, and retire high-value assets
Undertake regular site inspection as agreed with management, monitor the state of repair, complete inspection reports, and action any necessary works on approval of management
Ensure that all contractors and staff follow agreed protocols/ procedures relating to works being carried out and approvals sought as directed
Dealing with all queries expediently and professionally including arranging and attending periodic staff meetings, actioning subsequent minutes and works
Develop and promote good working relationships with all office staff and other key stakeholders
Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels/ conduct and lead to improvement
Identify deficiencies of work/service and report to management
Implement improvements to service delivered by contractors, staff, and other parties
Manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities
Prepare documents for tender for contractors and calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money
Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, stationery, car parking, EV charging, health & safety, archiving, cleaning, catering, telephones, waste disposal, and recycling
Compiling weekly updates to the Group Head of Health, Safety and Sustainability
Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences
Ensure full compliance with all current and impending Health and Safety legislation, including the full implementation of annual Health and Safety Risk Assessment Reports and Fire Risk Assessments.
The facilities support and front of house team also perform reception and defined office-based administration activities. These activities will be managed by the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director & Company Secretary on a matrix management basis with this role.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
You must have had management responsibility for multi-site building and facilities management of commercial buildings in previous roles, including asset management and procurement
IOSH/NEBOSH qualified with knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as applied to managed commercial property.
Previous experience in facilities management and supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, contract and price negotiations
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel, Teams and Word
Technical understanding of how a building works from a M&E point of view
Previous experience of managing contractors and staff
Desirable:
A training qualification from IWFM
Membership of CIPS or a willingness to work towards and obtain a minimum of level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply certification
Prince2 or Agile qualifications in project management

Working in Oxford with parking and an onsite Gym, 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
competitive salary of £40k - £50k, 25 Days holidays, Private Medical Insurance and Pension.

An excellent position has become available with a manufacturing Company in South Oxford for a purchasing assistant to work with the purchasing team to ensure all direct and indirect materials are available on time and purchased at the most cost-effective price.
You will be responsible for managing the cost-effective procurement of materials, goods and services into the business to support business requirements and ensure your allocated suppliers are performing to agreed KPI.
Your success will ultimately be judged on how well suppliers perform and the contribution to the business bottom line, through pricing and availability of material.
Main Duties:

• Raising purchase orders
• Raising and reviewing purchase requests
• Requesting quotations
• Attending and representing procurement in project meetings
• Liaise with finance department about incoming goods and invoice discrepancies.
• Liaise with sales about new pricing and lead times and piece parts so that's sales can estimate more accurately
• Sending weekly open order reports
• Regular vendor meetings
• Relationship building with suppliers
• Chase orders overdue date and report as required.
• File keeping, traceability of POs and credit card payments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A qualification in Purchasing (CIPS) (Desirable but not essential.
• If you don't possess a CIPS qualification, would you have a willingness to obtain one that may include out of hours or distance learning?
• 3 years' experience using MRP/ERP/SAP or similar and are you competent in its use for placing and reviewing Purchase Orders and updating parts and supplier or customer data?
• Experienced in supplier or customer management.
• Demonstrate a competency in the use of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word & Outlook?
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment ( a marine manufacturing business would be an advantage).
• Possess a good level of Maths and English - Preferably 5 above in GCSE Maths & English or equivalent.
• Demonstrate a professional and entrepreneurial attitude to purchasing.
• Possess excellent communication and assertiveness skills
• Flexible and reliable
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet multiple project deadlines.

In this role you need to have great people skills, analytical approach to decisions and be an
effective communicator including being a good listener.
The hours are Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm, salary range is £30 - £35k depending on
experience with full training given. 23 days holiday, a yearly bonus, Bupa Healthcare and
contributed Pension along with plenty of free parking.
Due to the location, you must have your own transport.

Up to £60,000 DOE + bonuses
Thame, Oxfordshire UK


Your new company
Our client believes in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true self and belong. They work hard to improve the diversity of their teams and celebrate their differences. And they care about their colleagues' wellbeing, so they ensure there are plenty of resources available so everyone can look after their emotional, physical, financial and work wellbeing.
Your new role
It's an exciting time to join the Procurement team where their vision of driving long-term sustainable value for the organisation within their supply chain and making a tangible contribution to their company's mission of providing affordable travel for all, remains at the heart of what they do. You will be leading the end-to-end procurement process across a broad variety of categories, working closely with stakeholders to develop strong relationships in order to deliver savings targets, whilst cultivating key supplier relationships and building trust, in order to optimise performance and delivery of our requirements now and in the future.

What you'll need to succeed
If you are an experienced procurement professional who has a passion for procurement excellence and thrives on new challenges, then this role could be for you. We're looking to add to the existing brilliant team of procurement experts with someone who can work at pace whilst constructively challenging existing norms in order to drive optimum value and quality whilst leveraging the strong internal and external relationships that they build. If you are looking to expand your current procurement experience into new category areas or further develop your existing generalist experience, then this role will offer you the breadth you are looking for. If you also love the idea of identifying new trends and innovations that will inform future strategy and action plans and are not afraid to be the first in doing so, then we want to hear from you!

What you'll get in return
As a valued member of the team, you'll enjoy a 50% personal discount on hotel bookings, along with fantastic discounts for friends and family. They offer a contributory pension scheme and private healthcare with family cover. You'll start with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with more days added as your length of service increases. Additionally, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and have access to numerous opportunities for learning and career development.


What you need to do now
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Why Join Us?
Valued Team Members
At our company, we deeply value our staff and believe in nurturing their growth. You'll be part of a supportive team where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.

Career Development
We offer proactive personal development opportunities, ensuring you have the tools and resources to advance your career. With our focus on continuous improvement and innovation, your potential is limitless.

Competitive Benefits
Enjoy an attractive remuneration package designed to reward your hard work and dedication. Our comprehensive benefits cater to your needs, ensuring you feel valued and supported.

Global Impact
Work with a leading international manufacturer, making significant contributions to our global operations. Your role will have a direct impact on our success and growth.

About the Role:
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will manage the inward supply of a portfolio of production commodities and non-production goods and services. Your responsibilities will include preparing and negotiating contracts, supporting the business plan implementation, and acting as the Purchasing team member for a specific sector of the business.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Support Manufacturing Requirements: Interpret production plans and forecasts to meet business manufacturing needs.
• Develop Source Plans: Create strategies for specific areas of spend, aligned with the overall Purchasing strategy and business plans. Lead cross-functional teams in developing these plans.
• Sector Responsibility: Act as the Purchasing team representative for a business sector, participating in new product development, product launches, and other relevant activities. Share information with the team and manage their input.
• Budget Preparation: Forecast future prices based on market analysis, agree budgets with the Purchasing Manager, and monitor price performance versus budget.
• Reporting: Report price performance and relevant market issues to interested departments and company Directors through the Purchasing Report.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead projects resulting from Supply Agreements to enhance our processes and performance.

The Ideal Candidate:
Experience: Minimum of 1 years in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment
Skills: Demonstrable experience with modern purchasing techniques and ERP environments. Proven materials and services purchasing experience.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contribution, please email your CV to us.

UKAEA is leading the drive to put fusion energy on the grid, to give the world a new form of long-term, sustainable low-carbon electricity. At their sites at Culham, Oxfordshire and Rotherham, South Yorkshire, they have a rapidly growing workforce to fulfil their expanding programme of research, focused on delivering the UK's first fusion prototype power plant by 2040.

To provide support to Strategic Procurement Managers, Department Heads and Service Leads.

Deliver a range of value for money outcomes from delivering excellent procurement support across the organisation, providing advice, guidance and completion of high profile and complex procurements for the growing R&D portfolio and indirect categories within UKAEA.

Provide mentoring and development for members of the procurement team, supporting them in delivering a first-class procurement service to the organisation.

Ensure UKAEA is compliant with European Commission, regulatory framework and UK directives for procurement in the public sector.

Support the organisation in achievement of its own milestones, also impacting the achievement of Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) targets and milestones.

• Co-ordination of Procurement support to enable delivery of major projects, delivering required support within the time parameters to meet project milestones and targets, collaborating with others to define the project scope considering Public Contract Regulations and related regulatory frameworks and legislation e.g., Intellectual Property and Export Controls.
• Responsible for pre-qualifying contractors and subsequent interviewing tenderers, assessing tenders and negotiation of contracts through to contract award.
• Managing, monitoring and controlling contractual progress of projects in terms of adherence to contract terms taking into account time, cost and quality
• Identify opportunities for improvements and propose solutions to contribute continuous improvement within UKAEA. Make final recommendations for the development of new solutions using analytical and constructive thinking.
• Assistance with creation, application, and implementation of procurement strategies for the Site
• Provide commercial advice to line and senior management within UKAEA and to participate in specific initiatives where appropriate.
• Understand, influence, drive and negotiate with internal and external customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• To provide Procurement leadership in large or complex procurement projects
• Ensure compliance with all UKAEA policies and procedures.

Qualifications and experience

• MCIPS qualified
• Experience of Public Sector Procurement and knowledge of over threshold tendering procedures (PCR2015)
• A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories
• Good procurement strategic knowledge and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers.
• Commercially astute and customer focused.
• Excellent negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC form of Contract
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence at senior levels.
• Be a good team player with ability to work effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Job title: Supply Chain/Procurement Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP - Subject to clearance
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Location: Either Whitehaven, Warrington or Abingdon
Hours of work: 37 hours per week - Hybrid Available
Applicants must have experience of the following:
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts and invoices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field
- 5+ years experience in supply and procurement
- Nuclear preferred, or relevant field Energy etc

Ideally applicants should also have:

- Chartership status

Role information:

- Responsible for the procurement and supply chain strategy and processes
- Act as point of contact for all supply chain related matters
- Liaise with stakeholders to support supply chain requirements
- Develop procurement strategies to meet business needs
- Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure supply terms
- Review contracts with suppliers and vendors
- Develop business relations with suppliers and vendors

Interested in this position? please click "apply now"
We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Why Join Us?
Valued Team Members
At our company, we deeply value our staff and believe in nurturing their growth. You'll be part of a supportive team where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.

Career Development
We offer proactive personal development opportunities, ensuring you have the tools and resources to advance your career. With our focus on continuous improvement and innovation, your potential is limitless.

Competitive Benefits
Enjoy an attractive remuneration package designed to reward your hard work and dedication. Our comprehensive benefits cater to your needs, ensuring you feel valued and supported.

Global Impact
Work with a leading international manufacturer, making significant contributions to our global operations. Your role will have a direct impact on our success and growth.

About the Role:
As a Purchasing Assistant, you will manage the inward supply of a portfolio of production commodities and non-production goods and services. Your responsibilities will include preparing and negotiating contracts, supporting the business plan implementation, and acting as the Purchasing team member for a specific sector of the business.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Support Manufacturing Requirements: Interpret production plans and forecasts to meet business manufacturing needs.
• Develop Source Plans: Create strategies for specific areas of spend, aligned with the overall Purchasing strategy and business plans. Lead cross-functional teams in developing these plans.
• Sector Responsibility: Act as the Purchasing team representative for a business sector, participating in new product development, product launches, and other relevant activities. Share information with the team and manage their input.
• Budget Preparation: Forecast future prices based on market analysis, agree budgets with the Purchasing Manager, and monitor price performance versus budget.
• Reporting: Report price performance and relevant market issues to interested departments and company Directors through the Purchasing Report.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead projects resulting from Supply Agreements to enhance our processes and performance.

The Ideal Candidate:
Experience: Minimum of 1 years in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment
Skills: Demonstrable experience with modern purchasing techniques and ERP environments. Proven materials and services purchasing experience.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contribution, please email your CV to us.

Your new company

Do you want to work for a company that is saving countless lives across the world? This is the role for you!
This is a fantastic role for an Oxford University spin-out in the medical manufacturing industry, which has grown significantly in the last few years and is on track to double in the next year. The business is now able to bring the manufacturing/assembly function in-house, which requires an Inventory Accounting Manager to help set up and take ownership of it.
Your new role

As the successful candidate, your duties will include:

• Managing inventory accounting and valuation processes
• Analysing and reporting on inventory management, identifying areas of improvements
• Providing information on inventory holdings and valuations across global warehouses
• Lead on the implementation of new processes and methodology for an in-house production line
• Reconciling inventory to the accounts, ensuring integrity of the data
• Business partnering with Production, Sales, Logistics, Merchandising, providing inventory reports and supporting valuations
• Designing, managing and implementing procedures and controls for inventory management and movement
• Managing aged, obsolete or faulty inventory, ensuring it's costed and accounted for
• Developing systems, ensuring accurate tracking, recording and valuing of inventory
• Clearing and auditing inventory on a quarterly basis
• Supporting month- and year-end financial reporting
• Providing analysis for statutory audits, as required

What you'll need to succeed

To be the successful candidate, you must have / be:

• Qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA or QBE, or experience in an Inventory role
• Experience working with inventory, understanding valuations, transfers, stock etc.
• The ability to take ownership of a task and work independently
• The ability to identify areas of improvement and work in a fast-paced business
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic and driven

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available, hybrid working, 25 days' leave plus BHs, a company bonus and much more!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Up to £46,000 per annum
Oxfordshire UK


Your new company
An upper-tier local authority for a non-metropolitan county in the South East of England. Established in 1889, it is responsible for most strategic local government services in the county.They provide a wide range of services, including education (schools, libraries, and youth services), social services, public health, highway maintenance, waste disposal, emergency planning, consumer protection, and town and country planning for matters to do with minerals, waste, highways, and education.It is one of the largest employers in Oxfordshire, with a gross expenditure budget of £856.2 million in 2021-221. The council is committed to delivering top-quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents. As such, they are now urgently seeking an experienced Procurement Officer ready to take the next step in their career and help them on this journey.


Your new role
In this role, you'll advise the Procurement and Contract Management team, developing strategies and procedures. You'll build relationships with officers and customers, and collaborate with other council functions. You'll ensure strategies are communicated effectively and policies are up-to-date and compliant. You'll also design a training programme for stakeholders, resolve complex issues, and develop a competency framework. Other duties may be required to fulfil the role.


What you'll need to succeed
This role requires MCIPS membership or equivalent, or a commitment to achieve MCIPS within three years. The candidate should have 5 years of public sector procurement and contract management experience, excellent knowledge of strategies, policies, processes, and procedures, and evidence of professional development. Strong communication skills, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills are essential. Key behaviours include personal performance ownership, a positive attitude, proactive communication, resilience, confidence, and providing clear objectives for direct reports.

What you'll get in return
We provide a flexible work culture with the option to work from home or office, supported by a laptop and mobile phone. Enjoy 30 days of holiday, increasing after 10 years, with an option to buy more. We offer health support, a contributory pension scheme (employer contribution upto 19.9%!), family-friendly policies, and a benefits platform for discounts. We also have an electric car scheme, a cycle to work scheme, affordable loans, and learning opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Buyer - Indirect Purchasing - Automotive Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• As the Buyer your primary responsibility will be to support the Purchasing Manager in performing all purchasing tasks including; planning, optimisation, supplier liaison and negotiation as dictated by the business requirements.
• A key part of the role will be supplier nomination, you will support and propose recommendations for local and Group suppliers to ensure that nominated suppliers are of the highest standard and comply with all Group process, procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• You will be responsible for tender processes within the assigned commodity. This will include identifying and analysing business requirements, preparing tenders and issuing them.
• Accountability for the overall portfolio of suppliers within your area of activity, including improvement measures, supplier circles, supplier failure recovery / actions and managing any political or economic consequences. In this you will ensure that suppliers are managed and coordinated to the operational and economic benefit of the company.
• You will be responsible for the administration and maintenance of the purchasing systems including directing all purchasing related queries from the business to the relevant department as well as managing contracts, purchasing records and databases.
• By managing the purchasing process from supplier to end-user, you will set up and maintain Contract Agreements in all systems, review purchase requests and check compliance with Group Guidelines before converting requests to purchase orders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

• Previous experience within a purchasing related environment, ideally within automotive or aerospace manufacturing, or related.
• Previous experience in facilities procurement - indirect procurement experience also considered
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of purchasing systems including SAP & SRM
• CIPS beneficial
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement techniques
• A high level of numeracy with the ability to interrogate systems to produce relevant data
• Familiarity with the key elements of Purchase Orders, Contracts and Tenders together with their associated processes.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£56000 + bonuses

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site)

Your new company
My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. The organisation continues to make strides in fusion energy development, aiming to transform this transformative energy technology into a viable source of power. As such, they are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to help them on this journey.

Your new role
In this role, you will provide support to the Strategic Procurement Business Partner and Department Heads, delivering procurement support across the organisation. This includes providing advice, guidance, and completion of large procurements for the growing R&D portfolio. You will mentor and develop members of the procurement team, ensuring the delivery of a first-class procurement service and compliance with UK directives for public sector procurement. You will also support the organisation in achieving its milestones and impacting the achievement of targets. You will coordinate procurement support for major projects, collaborating with others to define project scope in line with Public Contracts Regulations. You will pre-qualify contractors, interview and assess tenderers and negotiate contracts as required. You will manage, monitor, and control contractual progress of projects, ensuring adherence to contract terms considering time, cost, and quality. You will need to identify opportunities for improvements, propose solutions, and make final recommendations for the development of new solutions using analytical and constructive thinking. Lastly, you will provide assistance with the creation, application, and implementation of procurement strategies for site-specific initiatives in all types of procurement projects.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role should be MCIPS qualified with experience in Public Sector Procurement and knowledge of PCR2015. They should have a good technical understanding of various procurement categories and possess strategic knowledge and experience in procurement. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers and be commercially astute and customer focused. They should have excellent negotiation skills with some understanding of NEC forms of contract. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to influence people at senior levels. The candidate should also be a good team player, capable of working effectively as part of the Group Procurement Team.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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£35000 + benefits + bonuses DOE

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK (2 days a week on site)


Your new company
My client is a UK government research entity responsible for the development of fusion energy. It operates as an executive non-departmental public body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Their role is to research fusion energy and related technologies, with the aim of positioning the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy. The organisation continues to make strides in fusion energy development, aiming to transform this transformative energy technology into a viable source of power. As such, they are seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to help them on this journey.
Your new role
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering procurement support across the organisation, providing advice, guidance, and completion of projects and complex tenders for the growing R&D portfolio. You will also provide support and guidance for members of the procurement team, ensuring the delivery of a first-class procurement service. This role involves ensuring compliance with European Commission and UK directives for procurement in the public sector and supporting the organisation in achieving its own milestones. You will negotiate with relevant parties, including external companies, to arrive at appropriate commercial agreements. You provide advice to senior managers on contractual strategies, ranging from traditional contracts to alliances, partnerships, and alternative funding strategies. In addition, you will also contribute to problem-solving and decision-making to develop specification requirements and manage contracts from tender through to closure. This includes evaluating bids, ensuring value for money is always obtained, negotiating appropriate commercial agreements, and resolving claims and disputes. Overall, you will be the port of call for all general support, advice, and coaching/delivery of training on commercial matters whilst contributing to the evolution of the organisation's commercial terms and conditions, policies, and working practices. Finally, you will identify opportunities for improvements and propose solutions to contribute to continuous improvement within the organisation.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate is working towards their MCIPS qualification, experienced in public sector procurement, and understands OJEU. You should have a good grasp of procurement categories and strategies, excellent interpersonal skills, commercial acumen, and negotiation skills. You should be a team player with strong communication skills, technically competent, and able to guide others. You should be capable of managing small projects, acting as a specialist advisor, producing reports, and enforcing policies. You should be able to work independently, select professional principles to address situations, and implement solutions. Ideally, you have postgraduate entry level or equivalent experience, may be professionally qualified, and have practical experience in similar roles. You will understand customer and project requirements, be committed to nurturing scientific and technological excellence, open to new ways of working, and enthusiastic about the organisation's mission. You will be a creative problem solver, working at the frontier of knowledge, and challenging the status quo in a safe and inclusive manner.


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Procurement Business Partner for a large public sector organisation

£59k per annum + benefits

Oxfordshire UK (Hybrid)

Your new company
Our client is part of a key division of a prominent decommissioning authority in the UK which brings together the expertise of several entities to concentrate on the management of the country's nuclear waste. Playing a crucial role in the environmental clean-up mission, they provide enduring solutions to the nation's nuclear waste challenges. Committed to operating as a safe and responsible business, they place a strong emphasis on customers and communities. It strives to be a centre of excellence, delivering value for taxpayers. As such, they are now urgently seeking an experienced Procurement Business Partner to help them on this journey.

Your new role
The primary objective of this role is to manage the procurement and contract management of projects in an effective and efficient manner, end-to-end, supporting the company, thereby facilitating sound business decisions. This role is also responsible for providing authoritative advice to the business on strategic and operational commercial matters, aiding in the implementation of the GDF programme. Furthermore, it involves managing their contractual arrangements as a limited company, while ensuring compliance with the Public Contract Regulations (PCR). An additional responsibility is to support the development of the supply chain and ensure that the organisation has appropriate tracking and intelligence systems in place to effectively manage its strategic suppliers.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have solid experience managing indirect procurement projects as well as working in a commercial team. You must have a thorough understanding of managing procurement and contract projects from start to finish, in line with PCR-2015. You should be skilled at managing a demanding workload and prioritising tasks effectively. Excellent written and verbal English skills are a must, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. This includes the ability to format formal contract documents in Word in detail. You will be a quick learner and adapt to new processes and IT systems. You will have excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to professionally present and discuss information and extract information from others. It is essential that you are a resilient individual and are not afraid of a challenge.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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