Total 9 Others level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in bb2

The post holder will take direction from the Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to: Work with colleagues in the procurement team to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan. Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the Lancashire Procurement Cluster Trusts and customer trusts. Lead a range of procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off recommendations. Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and EU procurement requirements are met. Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project timescale. Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the team. Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer base. Day to day management of Lead Buyer, Buyer and Assistant Buyer as required and directed by the Procurement Manager. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed timescales. Contribute as part of the Lancashire Procurement Cluster procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower. Support in the delivery of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPCs objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member Trusts. Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners. Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement process. Co-ordination of quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance targets. Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance.

Due to growth the Lancashire Procurement Cluster are seeking applications for a Senior Buyer

Applications are sought from across the private and public sector. The successful applicants will bring energy and customer focus to the role. It is important that we recruit the best possible candidate, recognising that innovation and continuous improvement will be key to delivering
sustainable NHS services for the future.

Training and support is offered to the right candidates to ensure they can be successful in the role.

If you think you have the skills and motivation to take on these challenging and exciting roles and would like an informal discussion regarding the opportunity please contact the Senior Procurement Manager.

The LPC encourage applications from those keen on agile working flexibility.

As well as the job description there is an induction pack/staff handbook available on request to support your application and the transition into the NHS and the LPC should you be successful.

Working in the Clinical category team - focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects ensuring legal compliance.

The Senior Buyer will work within the Procurement tower to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and achieve “balanced Scorecard” targets. This includes delivering against the following objectives:
Savings and efficiency targets
Improving and maintaining compliance with procurement regulations
Customer service


You will be expected to work with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement cluster as a progressive and responsive group who work collaboratively, provide new thinking and positively influence system improvement and efficiency.


Contribute as part of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.


Work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for LPC customers. This will include sourcing of goods, equipment, materials and services that meet requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement.


Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including EU regulations and required process to be followed.


Contribute as part of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.





Created in November 2017 The Lancashire Procurement Cluster (LPC) provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners – Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The organisation is a shared service model, hosted East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The LPC has four distinct service lines:
- Procurement
- Strategic Relationship Management
- Systems & e-Commerce
- Logistics and Supply Chain

Please note, although this role is being advertised by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, it will transfer to OneLSC a Corporate Collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals Trust on 1.11.24. There are no plans to change the location of the role.

The post holder will take direction from the Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to:


Work with colleagues in the procurement team to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan.
Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the Lancashire Procurement Cluster Trusts and customer trusts.
Lead a range of procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off recommendations.
Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system.
Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and EU procurement requirements are met.
Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project timescale.
Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the team.
Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer base.
Day to day management of Lead Buyer, Buyer and Assistant Buyer as required and directed by the Procurement Manager.
Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed timescales.
Contribute as part of the Lancashire Procurement Cluster procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower.
Support in the delivery of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPCs objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member Trusts.
Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners.
Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement process.
Co-ordination of quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance targets.
Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities.
Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register.
Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

The post holder will take some direction from the Senior Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to: Work with colleagues in the procurement team to design and execute the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan. Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the LPC Trusts and customer trusts. Develop and lead a range of high value procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and the procurement requirements are Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer Day to day management of Senior Buyer and Lead Buyer within delegated limits and as required and directed by the Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring motivational and morale levels are improved and maintained. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed Significantly contribute as part of the LPCprocurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower, in particular with regards to the category of spend within remit. Support the Senior Procurement Managers in the development and execution of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPC objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners. Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement Co-ordination of high value quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance

The LPC (Lancashire Procurement Cluster) Procurement team are seeking applications for a Procurement Manager.

Applications are sought from across the private and public sector. The successful applicants will bring energy and customer focus to the role. It is important that we recruit the best possible candidate, recognising that innovation and continuous improvement will be key to delivering
sustainable NHS services for the future.

Training and support is offered to the right candidates to ensure they can be successful in the role.

If you think you have the skills and motivation to take on these challenging and exciting roles and would like an informal discussion regarding the opportunity please contact the Head of Procurement

The LPC encourage applications from those keen on a blended/ hybrid approach to office and home working flexibility.

The Procurement Manager will work within the Procurement tower to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and achieve “balanced Scorecard” targets. This includes delivering against the following objectives:
• Savings and efficiency targets
• Improving compliance with procurement regulations
• Customer service
• Reducing harm initiatives

They will be expected to work with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement cluster as a progressive and responsive group who work collaboratively, provide new thinking and positively influence system improvement and efficiency.

They will contribute significantly as part of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.

They will work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for LPC customers. This will include sourcing of goods, equipment, materials and services that meet requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement.

They will identify and drive through strategic sourcing projects and shape the procurement strategy for spend within their remit.

Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including PSR and The new procurement Act coming out in October 2024 and required process to be followed.

Contribute as a senior member of the LPC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team

The LPC Procurement team is a new exiting team for 2024 and we are all embarking on and by joining us now you will be at the start of a collaborative journey. You can find out more about LPC at https://lancashireprocurement.nhs.uk/media/news/one-lsc-host-announcement or https://www.healthierlsc.co.uk/

The post holder will take some direction from the Senior Procurement Manager but also work independently and proactively to:
1. Work with colleagues in the procurement team to design and execute the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan.
2. Provide excellent customer service to clinicians and service users across the LPC Trusts and customer trusts.
3. Develop and lead a range of high value procurement projects including planning and tender selection strategies. This involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to achieve project support and sign off
4. Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system.
5. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts, ensuring appropriate project management processes are in place, status reports are compiled and the procurement requirements are
6. Lead on commercial negotiations with suppliers in accordance with the project
7. Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs within the
8. Supervise a dedicated buying team aligned to a selected customer
9. Day to day management of Senior Buyer and Lead Buyer within delegated limits and as required and directed by the Senior Procurement Manager, ensuring motivational and morale levels are improved and maintained.
10. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects (across the whole life cycle) and the provision of regular update reports against agreed
11. Significantly contribute as part of the LPC procurement team (tower) to the strategy and direction of the tower, in particular with regards to the category of spend within remit.
12. Support the Senior Procurement Managers in the development and execution of the Procurement tower and wider Lancashire Procurement Cluster strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget Managers and Clinicians, so achieving the LPC objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the member
13. Lead on the uptake of local benefit from collaborative arrangements with all collaborative partners.
14. Ensure compliance with statutory and local policies/standards/procedures throughout the procurement
15. Co-ordination of high value quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions
16. Identify and deliver projects and efficiencies to achieve agreed performance
17. Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities.
18. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register.
19. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

Assistant Store Manager

Salary: £26,600 Per Annum Plus Quarterly Bonus
Location: Blackburn
Region: North - 2

Contract Details: Permanent

If you're ready to elevate your career with a wealth of retail experience and a passion for driving sales, our Assistant Store Manager role awaits you at Dulux Decorating Centres. This position is all about partnering with the Store Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, foster the growth of our exceptional store team, and ignite a culture of first-class customer service-all while benefiting from our recent salary increase. Join us and take advantage of a new competitive compensation package that reflects your commitment and achievements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Store Manager for seamless store operations
• Foster the growth and development of store colleagues
• Efficiently manage stock and customer accounts
• Work with colleagues to meet and exceed sales targets
• Inspire and deliver first-class customer service
• Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships

About You:

• Proven experience in supervising a store and reviewing performance
• Understanding the importance of nurturing and developing a high-performing team
• Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues
• Proficient computer skills and numerical acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Thrives in a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is paramount

Our Offer:

• Lucrative sales-based bonus
• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days of holiday
• Pension Scheme with a generous contribution match
• Up to 50% store discount (extended to family and friends)
• Comprehensive training and continuous career development
• A fantastic flexible benefits scheme, including discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorating Centres: As the UK's largest paint and decorating merchant, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 230 nationwide stores, forming part of the AkzoNobel group-a world expert in coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands. At Dulux Decorating Centres, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and the training needed for career progression. Recognized as a Top 100 Employer with 'Investors in People-Gold' accreditation, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and mental well-being, offering flexible working options for all roles. Join us in redefining success!

For more information and to apply, please click on the apply button.

Assistant Manager, Blackburn

You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you.

The Role

Their decorator centre in Blackburn is looking for a new Assistant Manager. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll support them with day-to-day operations, as well as the development, engagement and motivation of store colleagues, helping them deliver a great customer experience. You'll also take on an account manager role, forming close partnerships with key customers and ensuring they receive expert advice, exceptional service and a perfect cuppa every time they shop with them.

They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and finds fulfilment in seeing others thrive. An inspiring leader who isn't afraid of responsibility and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day.

Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills.

Why work for this well-known brand?

They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently.

They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people.

Benefits include:

• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount)
• A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!)
• Sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships and childcare vouchers)

More about the company

You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.

HRGO are hiring for a Helpdesk operative on behalf of the Hospital Health Centre. As a Helpdesk Operative, you will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to hospital staff, patients, and visitors. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, including desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals.
• Assist with network connectivity, password resets, and system access requests.
• Document all support requests and resolutions in the helpdesk ticketing system.
• Escalate complex technical issues to the appropriate IT support team members.
• Maintain knowledge of hospital health centre's IT policies and procedures.
• Assist with the setup and configuration of new IT equipment for hospital staff.
• Provide training and guidance to end users on IT systems and applications.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives within the IT helpdesk team.

Skills:

• Good customer service.
• Competent in Word and computer literate
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure
• Ability to work alone if required
• Able to multi task
• Able to complete ad-hoc admin duties

Working hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

£11.44 ph

Basic DBS required

If you are passionate about providing exceptional technical support in a healthcare environment and possess the skills and qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for the position of Helpdesk Operative today!

Assistant Store Manager

Salary: £25,100 Per Annum Plus Quarterly Bonus
Location: Blackburn
Region: North - 2

Contract Details: Permanent

If you are ready for a new challenge, with some experience in supporting a successful retail team and growing sales, then our Assistant Store Manager position with Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about supporting the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store, nurturing, and developing store colleagues and inspiring first-class customer service.

The role

• Support the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store
• Nurture & develop store colleagues
• Manage stock & customer accounts
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve sales targets
• Inspire first class customer service
• Build & maintain strong customer relationships

About you

• Experience of assisting running a store and reviewing performance
• Understands the importance of nurturing & developing a team
• Ability to motivate & inspire colleagues
• Confident using a computer and good with numbers
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Calm under pressure
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key

What we offer

We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:

• fantastic sales-based bonus
• no evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
• up to 50% store discount (including family & friends)
• full training provided and ongoing career development
• a fantastic flexible benefit scheme, including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres

Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK's largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 230 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands.

However, we aren't just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved 'Investors in People-Gold' for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

Assistant Manager, Blackburn

You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you.

The Role

Their decorator centre in Blackburn is looking for a new Assistant Manager. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll support them with day-to-day operations, as well as the development, engagement and motivation of store colleagues, helping them deliver a great customer experience. You'll also take on an account manager role, forming close partnerships with key customers and ensuring they receive expert advice, exceptional service and a perfect cuppa every time they shop with them.

They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and finds fulfilment in seeing others thrive. An inspiring leader who isn't afraid of responsibility and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day.

Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills.

Why work for this well-known brand?

They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently.

They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people.

Benefits include:

• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount)
• A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!)
• Sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships and childcare vouchers)

More about the company

You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.