Total 45 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in GLASGOW, G42 9TL

Connect Appointments have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Picker to join our client in Hillington, Glasgow!

Working in our established client's warehouse, this is a full-time on-going position for reliable and experienced warehouse workers.

What's on offer?

• Monday to Friday work
• 7am to 4pm
• £11.44 per hour

As a Warehouse Picker, your responsibilities will include:

• Picking and packaging of orders;
• Reporting any damaged/missing items;
• Keeping the working area clean and tidy;
• General warehouse and labourer duties

To be successful in this Warehouse Picker position, you will ideally have previous experience in a warehouse or other fast-paced environment, combined with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must have a good level of fitness due to the physically demanding nature of the role.

Interested? APPLY NOW or give us a call on 0141 212 3740 to get started today!

CAGLA

Purchase Ledger (Hybrid)
Glasgow City Centre
Circa £28,000


I'm recruiting on behalf of a reputable client who is seeking an experienced purchase ledger professional, ideally with a background in legal or professional services. This role is within a busy cash department, part of a larger finance team, and offers a variety of responsibilities with room for growth.

Benefits:

• Private healthcare after probation
• 35hour contractual work week
• 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff legal fees
• Hybrid working

Key Responsibilities:
The role involves a range of finance and administrative tasks, supporting the cash department's daily functions.

• Processing daily banking for both client and firm funds
• Reviewing and reconciling bank statements
• Inputting financial postings and electronic payments
• Managing client thirdparty invoices within the purchase ledger
• Processing telephone card payments and printing cheques
• Supporting the Cashroom Supervisor with ad hoc tasks

Essential:

• Minimum of three years' experience in a similar finance role
• Understanding of legal technology and Law Society Accounting Rules
• Awareness of AntiMoney Laundering (AML) Regulations
• Strong numeracy and problemsolving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in IT office and finance systems, including Excel
• Excellent communication skills and a flexible, teamoriented approach

If this role sounds like the right fit for you or if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly at eilidh.smith@search.co.uk or 07469 413145.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Escape Recruitment have an excellent opportunity for experienced Warehouse Operatives with our client based on Glasgow - South - East area. Immediate start.

Key Responsibilities:

• Picking orders
• General warehouse duties.
• Checking goods are not damaged or missing items and then sorting stock for storage in the warehouse.

The successful candidate will be:

• Possess a strong work ethic and ability to manage own workload
• Motivated team member
• Helpful and positive attitude
• Reliable

Working Hours:

• Mon till Fri 8am till 4pm

An immediate start is available.

Please apply by sending your CV to Pawel Kania at Escape Recruitment.

Your new company
A well-established residential property developer and housebuilder, based in the UK, has been a key player in the housing market for several decades. Renowned for its dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, this company is publicly listed and recognised within the industry. Due to growth within this organisation, they have created a new role within their procurement team for a buyer.
Your new role
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the role of buyer supports the day to day management of procurement costs for the division, compliance with group purchasing arrangements, collection of rebates and the setting and monitoring of materials budgets to deliver the business unit output in the most timely, efficient and cost-effective manner possible.Principal accountabilities of the role include:

• Ensuring competitive procurement of materials and plant as dictated by individual project specifications.
• Administering and assisting with monitoring of Material Rebate claims.
• Monitoring supplier performance.
• Preparing Contract Material Budget.
• Monitoring and reporting on the Material Budget as contract progresses.
• Issuing tender enquiries and analysing quotations.
• Preparing material take-off from contract drawings.
• Preparing material schedules on Excel for supplier and site use.
• Production of computer generated Purchase Orders.
• Issuing orders to enable waste management systems to be implemented on sites.
• Collating and submitting statistical analysis as required.

What you'll need to succeed
Your previous experience in a buying role with knowledge of take offs, schedules and budgets required will lead to your success. The ability to work to deadlines under pressure. Be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels. Previous experience within counstruction or house building is required for this role.

What you'll get in return
You will be offered a salary of £38k per annum with a company car allowance of £5250. This role is 4 days in the office and 1 day wfh. Each year you will receive 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (there is also an option to purchase more).
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, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Warehouse operative - Tesco Livingston client - EH54 8TB

Must be over 18 to apply.

Must be available to work any 5/7 days.

Only full time available.

Range of pay:

• Fresh & packaged - £14.07 - £25.74 + up to £1 PH extra performance bonus.

Role

Fresh
Picking and manually handling stock
Using Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) correctly following the training provided
Working towards KPI Targets around performance and accuracy

Packaged/ Frozen

Picking and manually handling stock
Using a Low-Level Order Picker (LLOP) correctly following the training provided
Working towards KPI Targets around performance and accuracy

Apply online otherwise Call, Text or Whats App our team on 07361597538

Challenge-trg Recruitment (part of the Challenge-trg Group) are an Equal Opportunities Employer, we don't' just embrace change, we welcome it. We celebrate diversity and are committed in creating an inclusive environment for all.

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Introduction

Store Location: East Kilbride, Plaza Shopping Centre, G74 1LW

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

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About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Senior Construction Buyer - Renewable Energy (Office based) - Glasgow - Salary circa £50,000 DOE

CBW have an excellent new opportunity for one of their fastest growing construction companies. Reporting to the Financial Director the Senior Buyer will be responsible for creating a new buying division. You will be responsible for growing and managing this division and growing your own team within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer that is looking for a new challenge that they could bring their wealth of experience and implement into a growing business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Growing this division from ground up
- Managing a robust procurement and ordering process.
- System upgrade and implementation.
- Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings.
- Identifying potential suppliers and new products.
- Contacting suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations.
- Agreeing delivery times.
- Keeping detailed records and maintaining well-organized work schedules
- Negotiating contracts with supplier
- Performing cost analysis

Benefits & Salary

- Salary circa £50,000
- Company bonus
- Private pension
- 28 days holiday

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Temporary Store Manager

Semichem is a value driven multi-product retailer with stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England. We have more than 80 stores located in both shopping centres and on traditional High Streets.

We currently have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic retail manager to join our store team as Store Manager.

A Store Manager role with semichem is about more than great management skills. You will lead and motivate your team to exceed targets, and the majority of your time will be spent on the shop floor, where you will have the most influence to drive sales and wow our customers.

While our perfect candidates will have retail experience at management level ideally in variety retail, we would like to hear from anyone who has a real passion for retail and who can demonstrate that they:

· Are a proven people manager.

· Have a passion for retail excellence, standards and customer service.

· Have a good commercial understanding with proven track record of delivering KPIs and compliance.

· Have the ambition to drive a team and store to a higher level of retailing.

· Can think on their feet in a fast-paced environment.

· Have a flexible approach with a ‘can do’ attitude.

We offer fantastic on the job training to help you get up to speed with our business quickly, and are passionate about supporting, challenging, and developing people to be the best they can.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries and opportunities for training and development, a Store Manager position with semichem is a great way to continue your retail management career.

Store Manager

Semichem is a value driven multi-product retailer with stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England. We have more than 80 stores located in both shopping centres and on traditional High Streets.

We currently have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic retail manager to join our store team as Store Manager.

A Store Manager role with semichem is about more than great management skills. You will lead and motivate your team to exceed targets, and the majority of your time will be spent on the shop floor, where you will have the most influence to drive sales and wow our Customers.

While our perfect candidates will have retail experience at management level ideally in variety retail, we would like to hear from anyone who has a real passion for retail and who can demonstrate that they:

· Are a proven people manager

· Have a passion for retail excellence, standards and customer service

· Have a good commercial understanding with proven track record of delivering KPIs and compliance

· Have the ambition to drive a team and store to a higher level of retailing

· Can think on their feet in a fast paced environment

· Have a flexible approach with a ‘can do’ attitude

We offer fantastic on the job training to help you get up to speed with our business quickly, and are passionate about supporting, challenging and developing people to be the best they can.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries and opportunities for training and development, a Store Manager position with semichem is a great way to continue your retail management career.

We are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join our team based in Govan, Glasgow. To support the stock counting/ Inventory within the Warehouse. This role is a 1-month fixed term contract.

This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to gain Warehouse experience & training, with the possibility of extended or permanent opportunities arising.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance and provide 5-year UK residential and employment history.

Why Wincanton?

• Hourly Rate of £14.09
• Monday – Thursday 6am to 3:45pm
• 37 hours per week
• 1-month fixed term contract
• Generous holiday allowance
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Carry out stock counting / inventory accuracy checks
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately
• Completing general warehousing duties that will include lifting and shifting a range of items from small defence items to larger more bulky items
• Ensuring the correct handling of products is carried out at all times of the facility
• Quality control
• Carry out operational tasks as requested to achieve departmental and site objectives 

What will you bring?

• Basic Maths & Literacy skills
• Computer literate and have the ability to operate RF guns
• Physically able to lift and shift products
• Team player who pitches in and works well with others
• Polite and professional manner
• Flexible, positive, and professional approach to work

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

University Services
Finance Office

Procurement Administrator
Vacancy Reference: 154052
Salary: UofG Grade 5, £25,138 - £29,605 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities in the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

A great opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Administrator to join the University’s Finance Office.

In this role you will provide a specialised and efficient administrative support to the Director and Deputy Directory of Procurement and the Procurement team.

You will publish all tenders through the Public Contracts Scotland portal and the University Tender Viewer portal and support the Procurement team process to manage the sustainability risk of external key strategic suppliers and the financial risk of external suppliers, utilising Dun & Bradstreet reports as required. You will provide full administrative support for the Purchasing and Corporate cards University wide.

You will effectively manage the Procurement Office Web page, book all travel requirements for the department and maintain Procurement Office registers as required.

General administrative duties will include filtering calls, distributing mail, arranging meetings, training courses, booking appointments, venues and refreshments, as well as keeping Procurement Office records up to date.


Apply online at:
https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=154052

Closing Date: 16 September 2024

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company

Our client employs over 4,000 staff and has an annual turnover of almost £0.5 billion. They spend circa £128 million on goods, services and works. 90% of this spend is influenced by the central procurement team who lead procurement exercises over £25,000.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic, organised and innovative candidate who is ready to make an impact on Procurement and the wider organisation. This is an exciting and innovative time with numerous change projects ongoing, from building refurbishments to major IT change projects. Learning is key to our client's success, and in this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your existing skills, but also learn new ones. The procurement team is also a place where you can share your skills and experiences with your colleagues and, collectively, we can grow and learn from each other.

This role is for a Senior Procurement Specialist in the centralised procurement team within Finance, reporting to the Deputy Head of Procurement. In this role you will play a key role in the delivery of a business-critical IT project which will take the form of multiple interdependent procurement projects and negotiations. The post holder will be required to meet fixed deadlines whilst identifying commercial strategies to ensure the successful delivery of all procurements related to this project. The role will also require supporting other areas of the team as directed by the line manager.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have strong experience of working within a strategic procurement environment. In this role the candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the IT department on identification of the requirements as well as lead market engagement and manage delivery of multiple procurement exercises to a successful outcome.

The post holder will have responsibility for the strategic sourcing and commercial management of designated goods, services and work-related commodities, ensuring maximisation of cost efficiencies through the implementation of best procurement practice. The Senior Procurement Specialist will take the lead and be responsible for their assigned commodity portfolio, particularly focussing on value for money against business needs, risk reduction and delivery of sustainable procurement outcomes.

Applicants should have a relevant degree or equivalent. You should have sound experience in a strategic procurement environment, a strong working knowledge of legislation and contract law and a proven record of accomplishment in delivering robust commercially sound IT contracts.
Full job description on request.

What you'll get in return

• Fixed Term until December 2026
• Working Arrangements: 35 Hours per Week
• Hybrid: 3 days per week on-site (with flexibility as appropriate).
• Holidays: 42 days. Option to purchase additional holidays.
• Training: Professional Development with Organisational and Staff Development Unit (OSDU) plus external training if required.
• Family Friendly Benefits: Generous parental leave provision, on-site nursery and options for flexible working.
• Health and Wellbeing: Sport centre, Occupational Health service, access to health and wellbeing events, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, agile working and established carers support network and carer-friendly policies.

What you need to do now

• Pre-employment health screening: An offer of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment by Occupational Health. An individual who accepts an offer of employment must complete a confidential medical questionnaire and forward it to the Occupational Health Nurse within 5 days of receipt. If further information is required, the individual may be contacted by the OHN or a Medical Advisor and a personal appointment with the individual may be arranged. An unconditional contract of employment will not be issued until Human Resources receives confirmation that the applicant is fit to undertake the duties of the post.
• Probation: Where applicable, the successful applicant will be required to serve a 9-month probationary period.
• Interviews: Formal interviews for this post will be held on Wednesday 7th August.
• Equality and Diversity: The organisation is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its customers and staff community. They are people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality, diversity and inclusion charters, initiatives, groups and networks.
• They strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnicities, women, LGBT+, and disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups and care-experienced backgrounds.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
A well-known construction company is working with Hays to find a candidate who will join them as an Accounts Payable Assistant. This individual will join on a permanent basis. The position is office based with the offices being based in the East End of Glasgow. Flexible work is available. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm. The organisation has on site parking and is served well by public transport.
Your new role
In your new role, you will be reporting directly to Accounts Manager. Your role will entail multiple duties, such as invoice processing in a fast-paced environment. You will also assist with the bank reconciliations, payment runs, mailbox management, reporting for management and general associated finance administration.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you must have had previous experience in a similar position with the ability to come in and hit the ground running. You must also have the ability to communicate clearly with others in both written and verbal formats. The correct individual must also have good attention to detail as this will be required regularly.
What you'll get in return
An opportunity to work within an experienced finance function, a starting salary in the range of £27,000 - £29,000, a generous annual leave entitlement, guidance from an experienced Accounts Manager and flexible working opportunities.
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, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow/Perth

Salary: £33,500 - £50,300 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (Transmission) network consists of underground and subsea cables, overhead lines on wooden poles or steel towers, and electricity substations. It extends over a quarter of the UKs land mass, crossing some of its most challenging terrain. As part of Transmission separation from SSE Networks, IT are heavily focused on delivering Transmissions digital strategy. IT Digital Strategy describes our ongoing journey to become a more fully digitalised business. Data-driven investment decisions will help us deliver operational efficiency, network resilience, timely connections and support development of our net zero emissions network. Procurement and Commercial are working collaboratively with IT Transmission to underpin this digital vision and all Transmission business activities, whilst ensuring we continue to provide support across the whole group.

As Transmission IT Strategic Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT Software, Cloud, Services and Hardware in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including UK Procurement Legislation where applicable.

Main Accountabilities:

- You'll support Transmission Category Managers as well as Procurement and Commercial Managers in day to day tactical procurement activities as well as supporting the development of both contracting and sourcing strategies.

- You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.

- You will also support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities.

- Working with the wider Procurement and Commercial team, you'll continually drive efficiencies in sourcing and the overall process.

What do I need?

- A broad knowledge of IT markets, including various aspects of Software, Services, Cloud and Hardware, and UK Procurement Legislation, with the ability to put this into overall context.

- A good understanding of IT contracts with a strong ability to draft special terms, including dispute procedures.

- Proficient in Procurement related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer and Achilles Utility Vendor Database. Additionally, you'll understand the supply chain and how to improve it and look to analyse and improve procurement process to reduce unnecessary work.

- Target-focused and result-driven, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment.

Knowledge of Utilities Contract Regulations (Scotland or UK) would be an advantage.

- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build relationships with Stakeholders and Suppliers as well as analytical and numeracy skills, with an ability to review contracts and identify commercial risk.

- A knowledge of UK Utility Procurement Regulation is desirable but not essential for this role.

About our Business

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, IT and Telecommunication team is responsible for helping the business to procure fit for purpose goods, works and services in a timely and cost-effective way. We ensure SSE demonstrates excellent governance, protection of data, security resilience and commercial risk reduction in the acquisition of IT requirements from the market. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

Life at SSE

If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Temporary Store Manager

Semichem is a value driven multi-product retailer with stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England. We have more than 80 stores located in both shopping centres and on traditional High Streets.

We currently have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic retail manager to join our store team as Store Manager.

A Store Manager role with semichem is about more than great management skills. You will lead and motivate your team to exceed targets, and the majority of your time will be spent on the shop floor, where you will have the most influence to drive sales and wow our customers.

While our perfect candidates will have retail experience at management level ideally in variety retail, we would like to hear from anyone who has a real passion for retail and who can demonstrate that they:

· Are a proven people manager.

· Have a passion for retail excellence, standards and customer service.

· Have a good commercial understanding with proven track record of delivering KPIs and compliance.

· Have the ambition to drive a team and store to a higher level of retailing.

· Can think on their feet in a fast-paced environment.

· Have a flexible approach with a ‘can do’ attitude.

We offer fantastic on the job training to help you get up to speed with our business quickly, and are passionate about supporting, challenging, and developing people to be the best they can.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries and opportunities for training and development, a Store Manager position with semichem is a great way to continue your retail management career.