Total 11 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in plymouth devon pl1 4sg

University Corporate Services (PS Connect)


This permanent apprenticeship role is available immediately. You will be employed by the University of Exeter in the Procurement Services under University Corporate Services (PS Connect) at our Streatham campus in Exeter and will be enrolled on the Level 3 CIPS qualification, apprenticeship with Reach4skills (formerly Valkyrie).


Level 2 English and Maths qualifications required (equivalent to grades A*-C or 9-4 at GCSE) To be eligible for government funding the apprentice is required to have lived in the UK/EU for the last 3 years or more and be aged 16 years or upwards.

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Procurement and Supply Apprenticeships — Valkyrie Support Services Website


The starting salary for this role will be £25,261 apprentice grade C per year. As a staff member, you will also have an excellent benefits package, including: 39 days paid holiday, enrolment to our pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, discounts, and access to our fantastic facilities.


Our ideal candidate:

is someone starting out in the early stages of their career
has a willingness to learn, and put into practice, their new knowledge and skills
is self-driven and highly motivated
has a positive, can-do, attitude
proactive, organised and punctual
describe what you are looking for/expecting, and what experience you are looking for].


Through your apprenticeship, you will gain knowledge, practical experience, and develop the skills you need to do this job and to succeed in your career. You will be supported through training in the workplace alongside training with Reach4skills. See our YouTube video to hear from some of our apprentices and managers.


In this role, you will assist in organising engaging events for staff, students, and suppliers, including in-person activities on campus and webinars via Teams. You'll help the university track and evaluate the sustainability efforts of its supply chain to ensure we meet our environmental goals. Providing essential administrative support to the Procurement team, you will contribute to various projects and use IT systems like e-tendering and e-marketplace tools. You’ll also support sustainable procurement initiatives by researching best practices, identifying lower-carbon alternatives, and engaging with users across the university to promote sustainable practices. As part of your learning, you'll conduct research to improve our processes and enhance the user experience. Additionally, you’ll help create training materials focused on sustainable procurement for use across the university and assist in developing effective communication methods and materials, including PowerPoint presentations, to maximise the use of technology in the department.


This role offers a supportive environment where you can learn and grow, with opportunities to develop valuable skills in procurement and sustainability. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact within the university and its supply chain.


This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to spend some time on campus and some from home. On-site work will be based at the Streatham campus. You will be required to attend the campus on Tuesdays when the entire team is on-site, but there is the option to increase your days on campus if that better suits your needs.


On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable skills, experience, and there may be opportunities to continue your career working at the University of Exeter.



Interviews are expected to take place on 21 and 23 January 2025 on the University of Exeter campus.


To find out more about the job, before you apply, contact either email: Jo Tudor, Senior Procurement Officer, j.i.tudor@exeter.ac.uk or Samantha Barker, Category Manager Soft FM and Sustainable Procurement Lead, Samantha.barker@exeter.ac.uk


Please mention the reason in the supporting statement as to why you want to undertake an apprenticeship in CIPS.


Your submitted application will be shared with our training provider in order to shortlist for the role you are applying for. 


Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.


With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

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Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Programme title: Higher Level Procurement and Supply Chain Apprenticeship
Level: 4
Salary:
Year 1: £20,809
Year 2: £26,358
Year 3: £31,022
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Application closing date: March 2025
Programme start date: September 2025
Role ID: 60311

Join our 2.5-year Higher Level Procurement and Supply Chain Apprenticeship and gain the essential skills, knowledge, and experience for an exciting future career in procurement and supply chain management.

About the programme:
Whether designing, building, operating, managing, or maintaining vital equipment, one thing is certain - procurement and supply chain management lies at the heart of our operations and plays a pivotal role in our business success.

From day one we will assign you a mentor who understands your business area and can guide you through your development programme. With support from your line manager and our Early Careers team, you'll get opportunities to work on interesting projects, meet key stakeholders, and deliver outputs that make a real difference.

Rotating through our materials, logistics, category management and contract functions, you'll develop a broad range of skills in:

• Strategic sourcing and procurement
• Supplier relationship management
• Inventory and warehouse management
• Transportation logistics
• Contract development and monitoring
• Financial tracking and reporting

On each placement, you'll interact with multiple teams and develop an understanding of how the Procurement and Supply Chain function operates at Babcock.

Your days will be varied as you carry out a range of responsibilities from placing purchase orders with suppliers, to managing supplier order books and sending requests for quotations. Everything you do will help the business and our customers deliver essential products and services around the world.

This is an amazing opportunity to work on real projects to equip the Royal Navy fleet and play an integral role in creating a safe and secure world. With mentoring and on-the-job training, the vast knowledge you'll build from these experiences will equip you with some of the most in-demand skills right now.

Your education/training:
You'll study towards obtaining a Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply from the prestigious Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

This comprehensive programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of procurement and supply chain management.

What you'll need:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including maths and English.
• 3 A-Levels grades A-C.
• Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for full Security Clearance.

What you'll get:

• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development:
It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Closing dates:
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Inventory Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59811

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Inventory Manager at our HMNB Devonport site.

The Role:
As an Inventory Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be the first point of contact for the customer and responsible for the day-to-day management and data entry of customer orders for spares and across a complex repair process.

Day-to-day, you'll support the wider team by providing Inventory, logistics knowledge and intelligence to improve the demand and supply plans. You'll understand customer need and support Procurement with prioritising orders in the supply chain accordingly. You'll You will also:monitor spend against budget as well as manage and report on GFE holdings, ensuring we maintain a full auditable trail.

• Manage and maintain the data integrity of the Inventory systems used on the contract.
• Monitor and report on performance against internal and external Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee the full end-to-end spares/repairs supply chain process, co-ordinating stakeholders as required and movement of stock between internal locations.
• Support and input into the development and continuous improvement of Inventory processes and procedures.
• Defcon and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) management.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential Experience of the Inventory Manager

• Ability to effectively build and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Inventory Management competence/experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members across the project.
• IT systems including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications for the Inventory Manager

• MOD SCM Skills Certificate Level 1.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Opportunity to work with innovative technology
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 21/10/2024

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Morgan Hunt is proud to be partnering with a leading housing association to recruit a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Strategic Procurement. This role is pivotal in delivering a top-tier procurement service that balances cost, quality, and environmental impact. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of the organisation's procurement and supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and sustainability goals.

Job Title: Head of Strategic Procurement
Location: Plymouth, Devon (Hybrid, up to 3 days onsite)
Salary: £71,026 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the organisation's Supply Chain Strategy, ensuring compliance with UK procurement regulations and a focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments.
• Oversee supplier engagement, contract management, and governance to ensure cost efficiency and compliance across all procurement activities.
• Lead strategic negotiations on high-value and high-risk contracts, ensuring value for money while aligning with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including suppliers and stakeholders, to enhance procurement processes and align with the business plan.
• Provide leadership to the procurement team, ensuring continuous development, training, and mentor ship. Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MCIPS qualification or MSc in Supply Chain Management (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience managing procurement in both the public and private sectors, with a strong background in contract law, category management, and supply chain management.
• Proven track record in leading procurement strategies, negotiating major contracts, and delivering business objectives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and drive innovation in procurement practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience in executive reporting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with relocation support for the right candidate.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and flexi-time.
• Excellent pension scheme with high employer contributions, free onsite gym, and cycle-to-work scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30) plus bank holidays, 3 days for volunteering, and a free employee assistance programme.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of procurement within the organisation, with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and driving value.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Property Officer for Exeter

In this role you will be responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships to source properties, and procure long term contracts, utilising your strong communication skills. You will manage an assigned caseload and travel accordingly to secure the properties. You will also carry out procurement administration and meet the set targets required in line with the relevant legislation.

Duties include

• Managing assigned caseloads


• Travelling to meet stakeholders


• Ensure agreed values and ethical standards are met in line with supply chain contracts


• Develop and maintain partnerships with local authorities and other stakeholders ensuring compliance at every level.


• All values, ethical standards, policies and procedures are met


• Manage and report on performance targets


• Work with managers and head of department to meet contractual and company requirements

You will need to work closely with your line manager and team members, collaborating and attending meetings as required. It is essential you keep up to date with all written and verbal communication, as is ensuring all records are maintained properly and in accordance with company policies and procedures. You will need to be able to monitor your own work levels, progress and development in the role, and undertake all core learning and development programmes as required

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)


• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)


• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)


• 6 month probation period


• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)


• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role


• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)


• Referral Scheme

The successful applicant will be subject to Disclosure checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Full UK Driving Licence is essential. DVLA checks will be carried out.

If you are interested please apply with a current CV, or email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information about the role. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Your new company
A department within a higher education organisation are looking for a new Procurement Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Procurement.

Your new role
Within your role as this organisation's Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The leadership of two Procurement Analysts as well as some junior members of the Procurement
• Relationship engagement & maintenance with new and existing stakeholders.
• Prior planning of future end-to-end Procurement activities within the organisation.
• Direction and advice within the Procurement process.
• Providing leadership within category spending areas
• Identifying market trends through liaising with suppliers.
• Category of STEAM and Professional services Procurement.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in your application for the Procurement Manager role, you must have a CIPS (Chartered institute of Purchasing and Supply) qualification, ideally at level 4 or level 5. Ideally, you'll have worked within a Public sector organisation where you'll have developed an understanding of OJEU legislation; (Please note that OJEU experience is not crucial to your application.)

The successful applicant for the Procurement Manager role would also have experience in procuring laboratory equipment. As well as strong negotiation and communication skills to regularly liaise with stakeholders old and new.

What you'll get in return
If you are successful in securing the Procurement Manager role, you will receive the following benefits:

• Flexible working options are available.
• 43 days of holiday allowance!
• Free swimming and discounted gym membership
• Extremely close to the train station. (2-min walk)
• On-site parking.
• Training under the new PA23 legislation.

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.

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Head of Procurement (UK & EU)

Salary: £65,000 - £72,000 per annum plus bonus and exceptional benefits package

Direct reports: 6

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

An exceptionally rare opportunity to work for a forward thinking organisation who truly cares about its staff.

The purpose of this role is to develop and implement procurement and warehouse strategies aligned with business objectives across the UK and EU

The Head of Procurement will have warehouse management responsibility, overseeing all procurement and warehouse activity as well as the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of the ERP system to ensure operation within the teams is supported effectively

Key responsibilities & tasks

* Oversee purchasing, inventory management, storage, and distribution of goods.

* Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers.

* Develop and manage budgets for procurement and warehouse.

* Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics.

* Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements.

* Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers.

* Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production.

* Ensure the supply chain is resilient, cost-effective, and capable of meeting the company's needs.

* Day to day leadership of the procurement and warehouse team

* Lead by example whilst broadening internal capabilities.

* Take responsibility for the ethical supply chain provenance of all suppliers - direct and indirect.

* Develop processes, systems, and procedures for managing and optimising the purchase and storage of goods.

* Manage and update inventory lists and track stock to prevent stock-outs.

* Implement best practices for warehouse efficiencies, safety, security compliance.

* Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

* Strong leadership and development of Procurement team

* Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost saving and continuous improvement

* Coach and develop team members to reach their full potential in line with the Company core values.

* Maintain the Mitrefinch software to include absences, sickness etc.

* Collaborate with other departments, including finance, sales, and production, to align procurement and warehouse activities with overall business goals.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• Extensive experience in procurement and warehouse management, with good experience in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

Education

• Accreditation Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, APICS, MCIPS)

Key Skills

• Extensive experience working in procurement, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Commercial understanding, aware of the business and customer needs and to understand the cost-related impact of own actions and decisions.
• Confidence in making the right decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in giving and receiving feedback.
• Strong management skills and demonstrable experience in leading a team.
• Analytical approach to interpreting and communicating Data.
• Highly developed written, verbal, and digital communication skills o Accurate and organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Have a strong customer service and quality ethos.
• Ability to understand issues and resolve them quickly in line with priorities.
• Ability to engage with colleagues, collaborating at all levels both internally and externally.

Behavioural

* Shows respect and concern for others.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday
• Health care scheme
• Life Insurance
• Bonus
• Health cash plan
• Private medical
• On-site parking
• Rewards for employees and much more

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Head of Procurement (UK & EU)

Salary: £65,000 - £72,000 per annum plus bonus and exceptional benefits package

Direct reports: 6

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

An exceptionally rare opportunity to work for a forward thinking organisation who truly cares about its staff.

The purpose of this role is to develop and implement procurement and warehouse strategies aligned with business objectives across the UK and EU

The Head of Procurement will have warehouse management responsibility, overseeing all procurement and warehouse activity as well as the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of the ERP system to ensure operation within the teams is supported effectively

Key responsibilities & tasks

* Oversee purchasing, inventory management, storage, and distribution of goods.

* Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers.

* Develop and manage budgets for procurement and warehouse.

* Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics.

* Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements.

* Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers.

* Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production.

* Ensure the supply chain is resilient, cost-effective, and capable of meeting the company's needs.

* Day to day leadership of the procurement and warehouse team

* Lead by example whilst broadening internal capabilities.

* Take responsibility for the ethical supply chain provenance of all suppliers - direct and indirect.

* Develop processes, systems, and procedures for managing and optimising the purchase and storage of goods.

* Manage and update inventory lists and track stock to prevent stock-outs.

* Implement best practices for warehouse efficiencies, safety, security compliance.

* Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

* Strong leadership and development of Procurement team

* Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost saving and continuous improvement

* Coach and develop team members to reach their full potential in line with the Company core values.

* Maintain the Mitrefinch software to include absences, sickness etc.

* Collaborate with other departments, including finance, sales, and production, to align procurement and warehouse activities with overall business goals.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• Extensive experience in procurement and warehouse management, with good experience in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

Education

• Accreditation Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, APICS, MCIPS)

Key Skills

• Extensive experience working in procurement, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Commercial understanding, aware of the business and customer needs and to understand the cost-related impact of own actions and decisions.
• Confidence in making the right decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in giving and receiving feedback.
• Strong management skills and demonstrable experience in leading a team.
• Analytical approach to interpreting and communicating Data.
• Highly developed written, verbal, and digital communication skills o Accurate and organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Have a strong customer service and quality ethos.
• Ability to understand issues and resolve them quickly in line with priorities.
• Ability to engage with colleagues, collaborating at all levels both internally and externally.

Behavioural

* Shows respect and concern for others.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday
• Health care scheme
• Life Insurance
• Bonus
• Health cash plan
• Private medical
• On-site parking
• Rewards for employees and much more

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Head of Procurement (UK & EU)

Salary: £65,000 - £72,000 per annum plus bonus and exceptional benefits package

Direct reports: 6

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

An exceptionally rare opportunity to work for a forward thinking organisation who truly cares about its staff.

The purpose of this role is to develop and implement procurement and warehouse strategies aligned with business objectives across the UK and EU

The Head of Procurement will have warehouse management responsibility, overseeing all procurement and warehouse activity as well as the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of the ERP system to ensure operation within the teams is supported effectively

Key responsibilities & tasks

* Oversee purchasing, inventory management, storage, and distribution of goods.

* Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers.

* Develop and manage budgets for procurement and warehouse.

* Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics.

* Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements.

* Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers.

* Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production.

* Ensure the supply chain is resilient, cost-effective, and capable of meeting the company's needs.

* Day to day leadership of the procurement and warehouse team

* Lead by example whilst broadening internal capabilities.

* Take responsibility for the ethical supply chain provenance of all suppliers - direct and indirect.

* Develop processes, systems, and procedures for managing and optimising the purchase and storage of goods.

* Manage and update inventory lists and track stock to prevent stock-outs.

* Implement best practices for warehouse efficiencies, safety, security compliance.

* Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

* Strong leadership and development of Procurement team

* Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost saving and continuous improvement

* Coach and develop team members to reach their full potential in line with the Company core values.

* Maintain the Mitrefinch software to include absences, sickness etc.

* Collaborate with other departments, including finance, sales, and production, to align procurement and warehouse activities with overall business goals.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• Extensive experience in procurement and warehouse management, with good experience in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

Education

• Accreditation Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, APICS, MCIPS)

Key Skills

• Extensive experience working in procurement, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Strong understanding of procurement and negotiation techniques
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Commercial understanding, aware of the business and customer needs and to understand the cost-related impact of own actions and decisions.
• Confidence in making the right decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in giving and receiving feedback.
• Strong management skills and demonstrable experience in leading a team.
• Analytical approach to interpreting and communicating Data.
• Highly developed written, verbal, and digital communication skills o Accurate and organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Have a strong customer service and quality ethos.
• Ability to understand issues and resolve them quickly in line with priorities.
• Ability to engage with colleagues, collaborating at all levels both internally and externally.

Behavioural

* Shows respect and concern for others.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday
• Health care scheme
• Life Insurance
• Bonus
• Health cash plan
• Private medical
• On-site parking
• Rewards for employees and much more

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Title: Programme Procurement Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57414

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Programme Procurement Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a Programme Procurement Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Over the next five years, the submarines business within Babcock is entering an unparalleled period of activity. The procurement and supply chain function need to take a front and centre role in the support of planning, executing and performance-managing the supply chain needed to help deliver the submarine programme outputs.

Day-to-day, you'll provide leadership to a team of procurement professionals and enable us to plan, execute and deliver all the supply chain outputs required to support our programme now and into the future.

• Creating a fit for the future resource plan, ensuring that all future resource requirements are identified and funded
• Provide leadership into all our internal and external stakeholders, acting as a single point of contact
• Act as the bid lead within the programme
• Help with the design of an enterprise supply solution to meet programme requirements and maximise performance whilst minimising risk and complexity
• Effective incorporation of centre category strategies into the supply chain plan and design for the programme.

This role is full time 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Programme Procurement Manager

• Proven leadership to a team of procurement specialists and create an environment to enable them to execute their plans successfully.
• Working on supplier performance and contract management disciplines within the team
• Proven experience with specific programme requirements and builds into supply chain plan and future strategies for programme delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate

Qualifications for the Programme Procurement Manager

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent. - Desirable
• MCIPS or equivalent professional qualifications. - Desirable

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 22/05/2024

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Job Title: Project Procurement Specialist
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £42,245.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56424

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Project Procurement Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a Project Procurement Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary providing a comprehensive supply chain service to the Devonport submarine programmes.

Day to day, you'll have accountability within a defined scope of materials and/or subcontract services, for the Submarine Supply Chain design, execution and performance for a project(s).

• Establish project requirements, including those driven by the future bid pipeline
• Design and engagement of a supply chain that meets project requirements
• Supporting the delivery of project objectives through the rigorous management of contract and supplier performance
• Assuring supplier performance to time, cost and quality for contract requirements against scope of supplier responsibility
• Have responsibility for typically.£10m expenditure within the project(s) scope

This role is full time - 36 hours and will be based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard 3 days per week with hybrid working from home arrangements.

Essential experience of the Project Procurement Specialist:

• Experienced procurement practitioner with knowledge of current strategic procurement techniques and relevant experience in sourcing and procurement
• Understanding of contract terms and conditions and the ability to manage subcontract terms including flow-down terms from customer contracts
• Deep understanding of planning and implementing supply arrangements, managing supplier performance and scheduling of deliveries
• Understanding of cost models, for example in relation to the NEC models, familiarity with accounting practices, commercial audits, forecasting and valuations and supplier costing models
• Delivery focused with a pragmatic, hands-on approach that enables strategies to be fully executed

Qualifications for the Project Procurement Specialist:
We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance for this role.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 25/03/2024

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