Total 53 Others level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Cambridge, Not recorded, CB23 7DU

About The Role
What you’ll be doing:

- Working with the Store Manager, you’ll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store
- You’ll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff
- You’ll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets
- With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice

What you’ll need - skills and experience:

- Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment
- Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment
- You’ll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range
- Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range
- Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers
- Proven experience in achieving sales targets
- You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player
- Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy
- You’ll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude
- You’ll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team

Benefits
What you’ll get in return for your commitment:


- Staff Discounts
- Healthcare Cash plans
- A company pension scheme
- Life Cover
- Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services
- Discounts on 100`s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping
- Role specific training and development
- Proactive promotion of internal candidates
- Paid Breaks
- Free Tea & Coffee

About The Company
Where you’ll be working:
Machine Mart are the UK’s leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With stores nation-wide and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website: www.machinemart.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to work closely within the Trust's Finance Team to provide a professional and efficient service to the finance function, monitoring how much is owed at all times and providing accurate financial information.

We are looking for a dedicated, flexible and organised individual who has excellent data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

For further details please refer to the job description.

What the school offers its staff

The opportunity of working within a friendly environment supporting schools within the trust.

Good opportunities for personal and career development.

Local Government Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Procurement to join our team and lead our procurement strategy.

As the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy across the trust. You will ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant manner. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes and regulations.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a senior procurement role, preferably within the education sector; strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices and strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Applicants will need to be CIPS Level 6 Qualified for this role.

The role will be based at our Central Offices in Calverton, Nottingham.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Further details about the role

For further details regarding this post please contact Donna Hain, Finance Director on 0115 6842162. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in a purchase ledger finance role (desirable but not essential)
• Strong customer service skills and ability to professionally communicate with variety of suppliers / stakeholders
• Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate or above
• Sage 200 experience (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to take full ownership of role and ability to multi-task
• Strong team player with proactive and problem-solving attitude
• Excellent communication skills and able to successfully communicate with staff at all levels
• Excellent organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• Be able to work in a face paced environment

What the school offers its staff

We are…

• A growing CofE MAT consisting of 14 schools across Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Lancashire and Tameside
• Passionate about providing our children with the best learning experiences and life chances
• Fortunate to benefit from a supportive and challenging Member and Trustee Board who push us to achieve great things!
• One Team who are committed to collaboration across all schools

We will…

• Support each employee in their own development
• Develop you as a professional by providing access to appropriate accredited qualifications – such as: CIPHR, AAT, CSBM – dependent upon your personal aspirations
• Give you access to a ‘CPD Flightpath’ to ensure you reach your true potential

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in a purchase ledger finance role
• Strong customer service skills and ability to professionally communicate with variety of suppliers / stakeholders
• Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate or above
• Sage 200 experience
• Ability to take full ownership of role and ability to multi-task
• Strong team player with proactive and problem-solving attitude
• Excellent communication skills and able to successfully communicate with staff at all levels
• Excellent organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• Be able to work in a face paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail

What the school offers its staff

We are…

• A growing CofE MAT consisting of 14 schools across Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Lancashire and Tameside
• Passionate about providing our children with the best learning experiences and life chances
• Fortunate to benefit from a supportive and challenging Member and Trustee Board who push us to achieve great things!
• One Team who are committed to collaboration across all schools

We will…

• Support each employee in their own development
• Develop you as a professional by providing access to appropriate accredited qualifications – such as: CIPHR, AAT, CSBM – dependent upon your personal aspirations
• Give you access to a ‘CPD Flightpath’ to ensure you reach your true potential

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th October 2024. Interview Date - To be confirmed Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Assistant to join our thriving team at Anglian Home Improvements, a leading provider of home improvement solutions.

As a Warehouse Assistant, you will play a vital role in the preparing of products for collection by the Installers and Service Engineers, and working with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure the Warehouse function operates effectively.

The Role:

• Manually unload lorries and quality check goods in
• Organise products into the correct storing areas, with Anglian procedures
• Maintain the warehouse, loading, unloading and skip areas to be clean and tidy
• Pick, prepare and cut plastic orders for despatch to our installation teams
• Maintain accurate stock levels with good accurately using scanners, with Anglian optimisation

What We Need

• Experience in a warehouse or in stock control environment
• Full driving license will be required for this opportunity
• Self-Motivated Individuals, who can always push themselves to remain motivated
• Reliability, you will be that person who understands every order counts and depot success comes from consistency
• Flexibility, a flexible approach to working hours, in case of delayed deliveries

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Your birthday off annually
• Time off to volunteer
• Discounted Staff Purchase scheme
• Staff benefits, freebies and Perks
• Free Parking

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

Kenect Recruitment is hiring Van Drivers in Cambrdge

Join Kenect, today.

We're Kenect Recruitment, and we provide job seekers with the fastest way to find temporary work that fits their lifestyles, giving you the choice over where, when and how you work.

We're looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals with a can-do attitude to work as a Van Driver.

Salary: £12.13 per hour Days

Shift pattern: Day sift | Monday - Friday | 08:00 Start Start

Working Monday - Friday

Holiday pay: Accrued at 12.07%

Role responsibilities:

• Main Responsibilities include:

  • Picking, packing and delivering approximately 7000 pieces per annum
  • Driving approximately 60% of shift, delivering to a customer base of up to 20 sites
  • Multi drop pattern of up to 20 drops per driving shift

  The main accountabilities of the role are divided into three areas; Warehouse, Driving and Office based. The duties include, yet are not limited to:

  Warehouse

  • Receiving deliveries from the European Distribution Centre (EDC), putting stock away in the correct location.
  • Picking Customer orders and loading relevant vehicles in accordance with a delivery schedule.
  • Quality Control - minor rectification work, where there are small defects you may be required to polish the glass.
  • Undertake and maintain good housekeeping, ensuring that all areas are kept clean, clear and free from hazard or obstruction.
  • Perform stock takes as and when required.

You may be required to use manual handling equipment for bulkier items.

• Experience of driving Commercial Van is required.
• Current B Licence required

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Holiday pay (accrued at a rate of 12.07%), sick pay and pension
• Access to a range of free, exclusive benefits, provided in partnership with Collective
• Free insurance including paid sick days, accident and family leave

Apply today.

Please click on the link below to register with the Northampton office

www.kenectrecruitment.co.uk/register-for-work/

Join My Superb Cambridge based Clients dynamic team We are currently seeking a Buyer who is positive and enthusiastic, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and improving pricing and terms.
• Supplier Engagement: Conduct quarterly visits to suppliers primarily based in the UK and maintain consistent communication to ensure product flow meets demand.
• Operational Efficiency: Run shortage reports, monitor market trends, and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
• Sales Support: Update the Sales Team with delivery schedules and manage purchase orders within My Clients MRP system.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop strategies to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to business performance.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Buyer or in a strong administrative role.
• Strong Excel and administration skills.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external customers.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and supplier interactions.

What We Offer:

• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a 12:30 PM finish and casual dress every Friday.
• Health Benefits: Private healthcare and dental coverage.
• Financial Security: Income protection, profit-sharing bonuses, and a joining bonus of £1500 after 6 months of service.
• Career Development: Opportunities for long service awards, enhanced family leave, and participation in company events.

My client believes that their employees are their most important asset. Join them in a culture that values integrity, teamwork, critical thinking, and a relentless drive to succeed.Apply today to become part of their innovative team!

Kenect Recruitment is hiring Van Drivers in Cambrdge

Join Kenect, today.

We're Kenect Recruitment, and we provide job seekers with the fastest way to find temporary work that fits their lifestyles, giving you the choice over where, when and how you work.

We're looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals with a can-do attitude to work as a Van Driver.

Salary: £12.13 per hour Days

Shift pattern: Day sift | Monday - Friday | 08:00 Start Start

Working Monday - Friday

Holiday pay: Accrued at 12.07%

Role responsibilities:

• Main Responsibilities include:

  • Picking, packing and delivering approximately 7000 pieces per annum
  • Driving approximately 60% of shift, delivering to a customer base of up to 20 sites
  • Multi drop pattern of up to 20 drops per driving shift

  The main accountabilities of the role are divided into three areas; Warehouse, Driving and Office based. The duties include, yet are not limited to:

  Warehouse

  • Receiving deliveries from the European Distribution Centre (EDC), putting stock away in the correct location.
  • Picking Customer orders and loading relevant vehicles in accordance with a delivery schedule.
  • Quality Control - minor rectification work, where there are small defects you may be required to polish the glass.
  • Undertake and maintain good housekeeping, ensuring that all areas are kept clean, clear and free from hazard or obstruction.
  • Perform stock takes as and when required.

You may be required to use manual handling equipment for bulkier items.

• Experience of driving Commercial Van is required.
• Current B Licence required

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Holiday pay (accrued at a rate of 12.07%), sick pay and pension
• Access to a range of free, exclusive benefits, provided in partnership with Collective
• Free insurance including paid sick days, accident and family leave

Apply today.

Please click on the link below to register with the Northampton office

www.kenectrecruitment.co.uk/register-for-work/

Kenect Recruitment is hiring Van Drivers in Cambrdge

Join Kenect, today.

We're Kenect Recruitment, and we provide job seekers with the fastest way to find temporary work that fits their lifestyles, giving you the choice over where, when and how you work.

We're looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals with a can-do attitude to work as a Van Driver.

Salary: £12.13 per hour Days

Shift pattern: Day sift | Monday - Friday | 08:00 Start Start

Working Monday - Friday

Holiday pay: Accrued at 12.07%

Role responsibilities:

• Main Responsibilities include:

  • Picking, packing and delivering approximately 7000 pieces per annum
  • Driving approximately 60% of shift, delivering to a customer base of up to 20 sites
  • Multi drop pattern of up to 20 drops per driving shift

  The main accountabilities of the role are divided into three areas; Warehouse, Driving and Office based. The duties include, yet are not limited to:

  Warehouse

  • Receiving deliveries from the European Distribution Centre (EDC), putting stock away in the correct location.
  • Picking Customer orders and loading relevant vehicles in accordance with a delivery schedule.
  • Quality Control - minor rectification work, where there are small defects you may be required to polish the glass.
  • Undertake and maintain good housekeeping, ensuring that all areas are kept clean, clear and free from hazard or obstruction.
  • Perform stock takes as and when required.

You may be required to use manual handling equipment for bulkier items.

• Experience of driving Commercial Van is required.
• Current B Licence required

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Holiday pay (accrued at a rate of 12.07%), sick pay and pension
• Access to a range of free, exclusive benefits, provided in partnership with Collective
• Free insurance including paid sick days, accident and family leave

Apply today.

Please click on the link below to register with the Northampton office

www.kenectrecruitment.co.uk/register-for-work/

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Procurement to join our team and lead our procurement strategy.

As the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy across the trust. You will ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant manner. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes and regulations.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a senior procurement role, preferably within the education sector; strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices and strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Applicants will need to be CIPS Level 6 Qualified for this role.

The role will be based at our Central Offices in Calverton, Nottingham.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Further details about the role

For further details regarding this post please contact Donna Hain, Finance Director on 0115 6842162. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Job Summary: The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for managing the purchasing processes for EACH, ensuring value for money, competitive pricing, and prompt service. This includes complex contract negotiations, supplier management, and ensuring that all purchasing activities align with EACHs strategic goals, including net-zero objectives. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support to the Head of Facilities and Director of Finance, supervising the Purchasing Assistant, and maintaining an effective filing and contract management system. Responsibilities Provide administrative support to the Head of Facilities and Director of Finance, including checking utility invoices, conducting data analysis, and drafting minutes and correspondence. Organise meetings with service providers to ensure strong and robust relationships. Implement and develop systems to maintain an effective filing system that meets the needs of EACH. Maintain a facilities contract register and proactively review contracts for cost performance and alignment with organisational objectives. Manage the purchasing process, ensuring that advice considers the best value for money with reference to quality, service, and price. Supervise the Purchasing Assistant, ensuring effective management of purchasing activities. Meet regularly with existing suppliers and seek meetings with potential new suppliers to secure optimal terms. Ensure that net-zero objectives are integrated into sourcing decisions and supplier selection. Oversee and ensure compliance with the approved contractor and supplier approval process. Integrate purchasing and supplier information into other systems, including the CMMS and SharePoint. Check all orders and invoices before processing, holding delegated authority over certain budget cost nominal codes. Negotiate and renegotiate complex contracts for services, including utilities, telecoms, and waste disposal. Maintain accurate databases and manage the approved supplier list process. Keep the purchasing procedure and policy up-to-date and relevant, suggesting and implementing KPIs for review by the Head of Facilities.

We are currently seeking a Warehouse Assistant to join our thriving team at Anglian Home Improvements, a leading provider of home improvement solutions.

As a Warehouse Assistant, you will play a vital role in the preparing of products for collection by the Installers and Service Engineers, and working with the Warehouse Supervisor to ensure the Warehouse function operates effectively.

The Role:

• Manually unload lorries and quality check goods in
• Organise products into the correct storing areas, with Anglian procedures
• Maintain the warehouse, loading, unloading and skip areas to be clean and tidy
• Pick, prepare and cut plastic orders for despatch to our installation teams
• Maintain accurate stock levels with good accurately using scanners, with Anglian optimisation

What We Need

• Experience in a warehouse or in stock control environment
• Full driving license will be required for this opportunity
• Self-Motivated Individuals, who can always push themselves to remain motivated
• Reliability, you will be that person who understands every order counts and depot success comes from consistency
• Flexibility, a flexible approach to working hours, in case of delayed deliveries

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Your birthday off annually
• Time off to volunteer
• Discounted Staff Purchase scheme
• Staff benefits, freebies and Perks
• Free Parking

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Procurement & Contract Manager is primarily responsible for supporting (in conjunction with the Head of Procurement) the delivery of the procurement strategy including best practices, tools, guidance and support aligned to business and operational requirements. Primarily, you will be responsible for formal tendering and purchasing for Estates and Facilities Management including capital works projects and expanding our Preferred Supplier List. Using your solid expertise, you will lead on various initiatives, delivering exceptional levels of customer service, adding value and driving and realising savings. As you will be part of a small team, there will be a need to “muck-in” and work on other projects / issues as become necessary from time-to-time.

You must have a forward-thinking, open style coupled with a positive personality that will allow you to engage with senior managers across the Trust. You will be working with external Contractors staff when managing or overseeing contract performance and compliance with SLAs and KPIs.

This is a hands-on role, with the ability to turn your hand to numerous tasks, as well as being able to function with the minimum of supervision. You must have excellent communication skills to be able to seek solutions, as well as identifying new ways of working and continuous improvement involving key stakeholders.

You will also be a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or be working towards being MCIPS qualified.

You must have strong public sector procurement and contract management experience ideally from the education sector (but this is not strictly necessary). You must be highly competent at MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and have worked with e-Tendering platforms: OHC&AT currently uses MyTender. You should also be able to undertake benchmarking, detailed financial & spend analysis and be experienced at completing due diligence checks. You must be able to lead on end-to-end procurement processes (ITTs) and you will also have knowledge of the upcoming Procurement Act 2024.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.