Total 14 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in exeter devon ex1 3fj

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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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Procurement Team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role will be supporting the procurement team to deliver a fully operational and effective purchasing and supply service for the Trust, as well as other organisations to whom a procurement service may be contracted, delivering ongoing cost efficiencies and benefits to the Trusts and their customers. We are looking for someone who can: Act as an ambassador for the Procurement Department and promote benefits to all customers. Work as part of a small team, process orders placed by all areas of the Trust using the Trusts approved procurement system (ERP/UNIT 4) in an effective and efficient manner according to the performance standards set within the department. Proactively manage the procurement and expediting of travel and accommodation arrangements for all procurement customers in accordance with Trust Policy. Deal with a high volume of customer and supplier queries primarily over the telephone and e-mails to ensure that goods and services are selected, ordered and received in appropriate timescales. Keeping statistical data regarding the teams workload up to date. Carry out operational tasks associated with the procurement of goods and services and effectively contribute towards the Trust value for money and cash releasing saving targets, as well as those of other organisations to whom the service is contracted. We are looking for someone with strong administration skills, proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and happy to make and receive calls on the telephone or online. This role is based primarily at our Newcourt House offices, near IKEA, though the flexibility of hybrid working would be considered. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Alex Frost, Service Delivery Manager - Non-Clinical Services on alexfrost@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

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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Purchasing & Payment Services Manager needed in Exeter.

The hourly rate is £19.18ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 360629

The successful candidate will support a Purchasing & Payment Services Team deal with Purchasing, Invoicing, Debtors and Income. They source, order, and make payment for goods and services required to support our police officers and police staff in carrying out their duties across all three counties. The Team also deals with banking of income, management of petty cash, counting and banking of seized

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to cvs@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Devonport, Plymouth - Hybrid working arrangement
Compensation: Competitve + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF54640

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 Procurement Specialist at our Devonport site.

The role
As a Procurement Specialist, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be part of the Supply Chain team who manage the Land Supply Chain requirements including material procurement of goods and/or services to support operational production of various platforms across the business unit.

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

• Establishing 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
• The Procurement Specialist will have responsibility for typically £10m expenditure within the project(s) scope

This role is full time, 36- hours per week and will be based at Devonport with hybrid working from home arrangements.

Essential experience of the Procurement Specialist:

• Proven relevant experience in Sourcing and Procurement
• Experienced procurement practitioner with knowledge of current tactical and strategic procurement techniques
• Experience of working in complex project environments
• Proven track record of delivering excellent supply chain performance

Qualifications for the Procurement Specialist:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
• MCIPS or equivalent professional qualifications

The successful candidate must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and SC security clearance for this role.

Our Benefits

• 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 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

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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: 04/12/23

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Procurement Team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role will be supporting the procurement team to deliver a fully operational and effective purchasing and supply service for the Trust, as well as other organisations to whom a procurement service may be contracted, delivering ongoing cost efficiencies and benefits to the Trusts and their customers. We are looking for someone who can: Act as an ambassador for the Procurement Department and promote benefits to all customers. Work as part of a small team, process orders placed by all areas of the Trust using the Trusts approved procurement system (ERP/UNIT 4) in an effective and efficient manner according to the performance standards set within the department. Proactively manage the procurement and expediting of travel and accommodation arrangements for all procurement customers in accordance with Trust Policy. Deal with a high volume of customer and supplier queries primarily over the telephone and e-mails to ensure that goods and services are selected, ordered and received in appropriate timescales. Keeping statistical data regarding the teams workload up to date. Carry out operational tasks associated with the procurement of goods and services and effectively contribute towards the Trust value for money and cash releasing saving targets, as well as those of other organisations to whom the service is contracted. We are looking for someone with strong administration skills, proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and happy to make and receive calls on the telephone or online. This role is based primarily at our Newcourt House offices, near IKEA, though the flexibility of hybrid working would be considered. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Alex Frost, Service Delivery Manager - Non-Clinical Services on alexfrost@nhs.net Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for the next step in your career?


I am looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team in Middlesbrough. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for high-value spending, ensuring compliance with NEC suite of contracts and best practices. You will also liaise with internal and external stakeholders, negotiate contracts and agreements, and monitor supplier performance and quality.


As a Procurement Manager, you will be an experienced procurement professional with experience working within engineering or construction. You will have CIPS qualification or equivalent (or working towards it). You will have excellent stakeholder management experience, with strong negotiation skills and experience dealing with medium to high value contracts.


In return, we offer you a competitive salary, depending on your skills and experience, plus a range of benefits, including, 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, pension scheme with employer contribution, bonus scheme based on performance and objectives, car allowance, professional development and career progression opportunities. A dynamic and collaborative work environment offering hybrid working.


If you are interested in this role, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter, stating why you are suitable for the position. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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