Total 5 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in ipswich ip3 8xl

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.
This role sits within our Procurement department which provides support services to the wider OCS Group and our front-line colleagues.
Working at OCS is more than just a job; it's an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an 'Employer of choice' in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague's personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills and behaviours attached to their roles.

About The Role:
Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and driven Category Manager for Catering Non-Food to join our team based at our office in Ipswich. Reporting to the Head of Soft Services, the Category Manager will be accountable for a multi-million-pound category covering catering equipment, equipment maintenance, vending, laundry, and catering disposables. Additionally, the Category Manager will build and maintain strong relationships with our supply chain partners and be responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating supplier agreements, managing and reporting on supplier income versus budget whilst finding and driving opportunities through preferred suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Functional

• Create and execute a category management plan to reduce total cost, improve the quality of supply and mitigate risk within the supply chain.
• Managing and running end-to-end sourcing activities and supporting the Head of Procurement in high-risk/value opportunities.
• Identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and contracting with new suppliers.
• Being a trusted commercial partner, collaborating with key stakeholders to support the category plan.
• Regular benchmarking of current inputs, services, and suppliers to ensure our supply chain is delivering maximum value and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that quality, service and client requirements are considered and applied when negotiating commercial value.
• Form strong, productive relationships with both the business and the supply base ensuring the UK and Ireland business is the customer of choice leading to business growth and profitability
• Delivering cost reduction through procurement activities as well as mitigating inflation to improve EBIT performance.
• Responsible for negotiating and delivering procurement synergy targets on M&A activity when required
• Supporting transformation within the Procurement team and implementing change management throughout the organisation.
• Provide market and supplier insight, expertise and know-how to the organisation through regular reporting.
• Support the roles and functions of internal partners in areas such as compliance, audit, legal and encourage their support in establishing ethical behaviours and cultures.
• Comply with the CIPS Code of Conduct by enhancing and protecting the standard of the profession, maintaining the highest standard of integrity in all business relationships, and promoting the eradication of unethical business. relationships, enhancing the proficiency and stature of the profession, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Comply with ethical practices when sourcing goods or services for the UK and Ireland business.

About You:

Necessary

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Category management experience.
• Results-driven with exceptional negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commercially focused with a proven track record of cost reduction.
• Demonstrable knowledge of owning supplier management and performance measurement.
• Strong project management skills including cross-functional team management.
• A strong negotiator who understands TCO and utilises SRM to achieve the best value.
• Ability to build sustainable and productive relationships with suppliers.

Desirable

• CIPS qualification.

Core expectations:

• Show flexibility in working arrangements to ensure that a high level of service is delivered.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a demanding environment.
• Have a positive and focused attitude when dealing with all colleagues.
• Be able to take personal responsibility.
• Have a flexible and positive attitude towards work.
• Be keen to continuously improve your own learning and development.
• Support and embed the UK & Ireland group's corporate values.
• Can-do attitude and promotion of supportive culture.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available. We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Primary Metals and Alloys, a family-owned company established in 1998 in Archerfield, Brisbane, is Australia’s leading supplier of copper, brass, stainless steel and aluminum.

We work closely with Australia’s leading companies to guarantee that all of our metal used in their production is of the highest quality, delivered on time and for the right price. Providing great service and high-quality material are what we have built our company on. To ensure this continues, we source all of our metal from ISO accredited mills and hold popular sizes in stock for prompt delivery all over Australia and New Zealand.

Primary Metals and Alloys based in Qld, is seeking experienced Procurement Manager to join their friendly team of professionals on a full time and permanent basis.

The role includes but is not limited to:
Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
Institute policies and procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics that will reduce overall expenses while increasing productivity
Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks
Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
Negotiating contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Approving purchase orders, organising and confirming delivery schedule of goods and services ensuring order fulfillment.
Monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels
Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports
Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
Keep abreast of changing industry trends
Ad hoc duties that may be assigned from time to time

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
Trade qualification or equivalent
Proven experience in the same field
In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
Management and leadership skills.
Machining background an advantage
Knowledge in forklift operation an advantage
Physically fit
Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Highly organised and detail-oriented.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now!
Salary: Between $70,000 and $75,000 per annum + Super

Protech are looking for a confident Inventory Controller with strong SAP experience to perform work with our client, located in Redbank on a temp to perm basis. This state of the art brand new facility offers a great work environment with a cafeteria and coffee shop on site.
In this role, you will be working with Defence Equipment receiving in inventory, operating the forklift, sorting stock, and pulling product for production as needed. You will be identifying and recording materials in SAP and completing stock takes. To be successful in this role, you must have experience using RF Scanners, SAP, and Excel.
All candidates will require Australian Citizenship and a current police check in order to be considered for the role.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Immediate start date for the right candidate Monday-Friday 6am-3pm schedule Full time hours $38-$40 per hour plus penalties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

It's an exciting time to be joining the cruise industry with our beautiful fleet sailing around the world with our guests. We are excited to be recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join our Purchasing department on a 6 Month Fixed Term contract. This position will provide support to the purchasing team, update systems and process all requisitions from vessels and other areas of the business.
Supporting the Purchasing team, you would be assisting with processing all invoices in relation to purchases made, maintaining the purchasing database, handling purchasing documentation and actioning a variety of administration within the team.
As the successful candidate, you will need to have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and be confident working with figures and data. This role will be supporting a busy team, therefore we are looking for someone who is willing to get stuck in and support the team wherever needed to ensure success.
This is a Fixed Term position (6 Months) and will be based at our Head Office in Ipswich (Fred Olsen House, 42 White House Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5LL) This is a full time role, working 35 hours a week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Attached to this advert you will find a detailed Job Profile and an overview of the staff benefits we offer.
Welcome to The Olsen Way
In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.
There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity.
But this is not for us
We believe there is another way to cruise. A way that is based on five generations of seafaring.
Where cabins are called cabins and ships look like ships.
Where the journey is as important as the destination.
In our world, smaller is better, and we believe in keeping the experience on board uncrowded, warm and civilised - treating passengers as guests, like the family run business we are.
It would be easy to follow the trends and go with the crowds. But we never will.
Because this is our way. The Olsen Way
Our Values:
We are caring - “We trust and care for each other, our guests and our environment”
Always deliver a warm and friendly welcome, Always make time to listen, Look out for each other’s safety, security and well-being, Strive to help protect the environment for future generations.
We are positive - “We live and share a positive attitude”
Motivate each other with positive energy, Always see the opportunities in new ideas, Believe it’s better to learn than never try, Always look for ways to add value and make a difference.
We are real - “We are always ourselves and respect others”
Bring our real selves to work and perform, Respect and embrace all our different personalities and cultures, Have the courage to admit when we are wrong and have the strength to act on it, Have a voice and encourage open, honest communication.
We are a team - “We are more than a team; we are a family”
Share experiences and learn from each other, Adapt, respond and pull together to drive results, Together we recognise and celebrate our achievements.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offer a wide range of benefits including: BUPA medical, Life Assurance, discounted holidays and cruises plus retail discounts and cash back incentives through our MyBenefits scheme.
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.