Total 4 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in swansea sa7 0aq

Benefits Package:

• £35,000 - £40,000
• 12% Pension
• Strong training and development scheme
• Brilliant benefits package.
• Multiple sites Globally - extremely stable company.

With Operations across the Globe and with an ever expanding customer base, this prestigious manufacturer are planning the next part of their recruitment push, following their recent investment they are looking for a Procurement Controller to lead from the front within the Procurement / Finance team. The company has multiple sites within the organisation and offers opportunity to any employee to train both internally and externally to develop your skills, the role also comes with opportunities to progress up the ladder within the organisation and progress your career.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the plant production costing and accuracy to ensure management receive clear and accurate data to make strategic decisions for the plant.
• Responsible for executing various tasks related to current cost rates / inventory valuation and the timely resolution of errors
• Responsible for preparing the relevant costing information and analyses for operational management.
• Maintain production cost controlling processes: on SKUs level, production orders by all components (RM, speeds, wastes etc)
• Deal with operations KPI controlling on a frequent basis: actual performance in general and by product , group, machine etc versus standard/targeted
• Control and update the Bills of Materials, Master data to ensure accurate costs and meticulously review costs for any discrepancies
• Prepare the pre- post calculation analysis with advice of areas for improvement
• Update the standard costs and ongoing monitoring and updating of inventory levels (including stocktaking)
• Regular internal reporting of defined operational key figures (e.g., waste, efficiency) and development of related measurement systems/processes
• Develop decision-making bases, creating and improving existing analytical tools & systems (e.g., cost analysis, PMDB).
• Assist with financial month-end closing activities (e.g., inventory valuation, management information systems, cockpit).
• Support commercial/pricing team with right checked costing
• Support and collaborate closely with local operations manager with transparent analysis and areas for improvements
• Support in new product development, optimisations in costing areas
• Support of the annual budgeting process and forecasts
• Controls according to the internal control system (CSA) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Purchasing or a similar discipline would be needed.
• SAP preferred or other manufacturing ERP system experience - the business are rolling out a new SAP program next year - experience with SAP will help with that.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong knowledge of CO (Product Cost Controlling) / MM modules in SAP.
• Knowledge of production costing: cost elements and cost center accounting, material routine, bills of materials, production processes and production order settlement etc.
• Result oriented and action-minded, hands-on mentality
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Main Purpose of the Job A Vehicle Procurement Co-Ordinator will be part of our Procurement team contributing to the ordering and delivering of approximately 2000 vehicles per year. They must be highly motivated, organised and have excellent attention to detail and thrive in a team environment. Reporting to our Contracts Manager the full time, permanent role incorporates the day-to-day administration associated with ordering vehicles for organisations and liaising with them to arrange a suitable delivery.

Location: Head Office in Garngoch, Swansea, SA4 4LL

Main Duties

• Assisting the Procurement Team Leader with the on-going management of a 1000+ vehicle order bank
• Placing vehicle orders on an online platform with vehicle dealers across the UK
• Being a point of contact for suppliers and customers during the order and delivery process
• Arranging delivery with the customer and liaising with the supplier to ensure delivery service levels are achieved or even exceeded
• Communicating with fleet managers, drivers and suppliers
• Associated reporting required for internal or external use
• Using a bespoke procurement platform to manage the process Required Aptitude, Skills and Abilities
• Proficient Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail
• Motivated in achieving high levels of customer service and delivery targets
• Strong communicator with confident audio and video call manner and excellent written skills
• Interest in learning and using multiple software systems
• Flexible, helpful, approachable, adaptable, reliable - this role will liaise with all other teams within Day's Fleet
• Confident in contributing to regular internal and external Teams meetings
• Highly organised with ability to multitask
• Ability to communicate and connect with employees, suppliers and management and take direction but also take the initiative when required
• Work well within a small team whilst also being self-motivated
• Reacting to workload and using initiative to manage several tasks at once
• Be numerate when working with business tasks
• A knowledge and interest in vehicles is desirable but not essential
• Experience within a vehicle dealership sales administration environment is desirable but not essential

Why Day's Fleet?

Day's Fleet is one of the UK's leading independent vehicle leasing companies, operating 9,000 vehicles across the public and private sector and is part of the Day's Motor Group. More information available at daysfleet.com

Since its inception in 1988 Day's Fleet has grown to be one of the largest independent vehicle leasing companies in the UK and offers an opportunity to work in an exciting and dynamic industry. Day's Fleet is part of the Day's Motor Group - a family run business that has been at the forefront of change and innovation receiving many awards from both the manufacturers and other external bodies.

Undoubtedly the commitment and enthusiasm displayed by all our staff has contributed significantly to our success. Our focus for the future is to maintain this culture of continuous development to the benefit of our customers, our company, and our employees.

As an Investor in People since 1995, we are passionate about continuing to build an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated, and able to reach their full potential.

We believe that there is strength in diversity, and to further this we acknowledge that equality and inclusion are fundamental aspects of human life and a necessity for general wellbeing. At Day's we work continually to ensure that all our premises are welcoming and safe for everyone to be able to be their true self, and that we interact respectfully and collaboratively by showing that we care.

Employee benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 6.2 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, based on contracted hours
• In-house training
• Contributory pension scheme *
• Life Assurance (death in service) *
• Staff discount scheme (vehicles, parts, servicing, vehicle hire, finance)
• Friends and Family discounted leasing
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work schemes
• Free and confidential access to BEN, employee assistance helpline available 24/7.
• Development opportunities within Days Motor Group
• On site EV chargers
• Company Mobile Phone
• Friends and Family discounted leasing and other benefits

* Eligibility after qualifying period of continuous service

Day's takes great pride in its achievements, attributing its success to the fundamental principles that underpin our Core Values. These values act as the guiding principles for all business interactions, and we firmly believe they are integral to upholding our high standards.

Without exception, we warmly welcome applications from people from all walks of life, who have the required skills and attributes. Should you need any assistance in relation to any aspect of our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at

For further details of the role please review the attached Job Description and Personal Specification. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us: Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff. At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home. The role: To work as part of the College’s busy finance team. To carry out the duties assigned to ensure the smooth operating of the finance function. Full time (37 hours per week) Permanent £36,833 - £39,024 Per Annum Tycoch Campus, Swansea Key Responsibilities: Lead on the day to day College procurement and payables functions. Manage value for money related activities. Lead on tender preparation and review. Support annual review of procurement procedures and annual savings reports. About you: IT literacy (particularly Microsoft Office) Higher level qualification or part qualified in procurement or Accountancy Experience of supervising in an office environment within a team Experience of using a finance general ledger system Ability to meet strict deadlines Benefits for you: 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023) 2 staff well-being days Discounted study opportunities on College programmes We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.
If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce. Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales. Please note that we are expecting a high volume of applicants for this vacancy. If we do, we may close the post before the specified date, therefore an early application is recommended. Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).