Total 30 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Milton Keynes

Warehouse Stock Checker - Milton Keynes - £22,405

The position

• This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Milton Keynes
• Rate of pay: £22,405 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Shift Patterns: 5 out of 7, 8-hour shifts between: 6am-10pm
• Working Environment - Ambient

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Warehouse Stock Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.

Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - just ask!
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Regular overtime is available
• Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

About RAS

Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers. We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.

At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services. This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.

As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts. We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission. In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers. In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.

With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Purchasing Advisor/ Analyst

Manpower current have a great opportunity to join the lovely team of one of our large, established, automotive clients situated within Milton Keynes as a Purchasing Advisor.
The role is based within the fleet department who facilitate the order and delivery of new vehicles whilst building customer and supplier relationships, so previous experience operating within this sector would be very advantageous.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate time management, excellent customer service and have a dynamic, inquisitive, and curious personality. Equally you'll have advanced data management and process review experience as this will form part of the role, as well as being comfortable supporting the existing team leader/manager in delegating tasks to ensure SLA's are met within the wider team.

Main responsibilities:

• Communication with Customers and Vehicle Suppliers to identify vehicle requirements
• Liaising with nominated dealers/obtaining quotations and issuing vehicle purchase orders.
• Progressing vehicle orders weekly, keeping systems and customers updated
• Liaison between dealer and customer to arrange new vehicle delivery
• Payment of supplier vehicle invoices
• Ensuring reporting is conducted and kept up to date
• Responsible for a wide range of administrative duties and inter departmental activities
• Producing weekly/monthly business and third party reports and manipulating data into presentable formats
• Support the team manager with prioritisation of workload/tasks to ensure agreed SLA's are met, both personally and for the team

Experience:

• Existing knowledge of automotive products and other manufacturers
• Understanding of fleet leasing solutions
• Data management experience including reviewing processes and reporting whilst proposing efficiency's and process enhancements when identified
• Advanced MS Excel/Data Manipulation skillset, including functions such as vlookup, pivot tables, summary tables and charts and interactive report pack decks
• A team player with the ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
• Confident and customer-focused in communicating both by telephone and face to face.

This is a temporary contract with the possibility of ongoing extension. You would be working on site 35 hours per week, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday with a pay rate of £14.53 per hour.

If this role sounds like you and you would be interested in learning more please don't hesitate to apply and get in contact!

To provide an effective and professional procurement service to meet departmental objectives in compliance with the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders. Work with the Procurement Business Partners to assist in monitoring, measuring and recording the performance of the procurement and supply chain function against key result areas as outlined in the procurement strategy and work plans, and contribute to regular reports for trust committees and boards. The post holder will ensure that the service is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of the users balanced against the need to remain cost effective To work closely with partnership organisations to influence choice, prioritise change and deliver savings, process improvement and product standardisation, driving cost down and quality and service up. Work closely with colleagues across the Procurement function and Partner organisations to promote joint approaches to solving service issues. This a developmental post, the post-holder will be expected to undertake an Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship at Level 4. The Apprentice needs to remain up to date with their course studies as failure to keep on track may put the continuation of the short-term contract at risk. You will be enrolled onto the Apprenticeship in December 2022 and must be available to start on this date. Please refer to the attached Job description for more details. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Job Introduction

Store Location: Milton Keynes Kingston Centre. Unit 5a, Winchester Circle. MK10 0BA

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

Package Description

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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

Light clean work with some lifting in a busy warehouse of 8 staff supplying the automotive industry.

The ideal candidate must be:-

1. Reliable
2. Accurate when picking and packing parts
3. Numerate
4. Keen to learn

Hours of work: 08:00am - 04:30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our client as a Warehouse Operative in Milton Keynes, MK17 7AB

** Immediate start available!**

Your pay rate as a Warehouse Operative:

Pre 12 weeks

• AM shift: £11.66 per hour
• PM shift: £12.66 per hour
• Break: 30 minutes unpaid break, 15-minute paid break

Post 12 weeks

• AM shift: £12.61 per hour
• PM shift: £14.31 per hour
• Break: 30 minutes unpaid break, 15-minute paid break

Typical working hours as a Warehouse Operative:

• PART-TIME (SAT & SUN ONLY 15hrs per week)
• NO TIER 4 STUDENTS or INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (as additional hours may become available)
• All candidates must be available to work 6am to 2pm currently but this could change due to the needs of the business and may involve a later start time or include PM shift. You will need to be flexible

What we are looking for in a successful candidate:

• Self-motivated people
• Committed people who can achieve targets
• Someone who is a team player

What benefits are available as a Warehouse Operative:

• Due to automation on site, the work is light
• Full pay rates throughout training
• Overtime available in busy periods
• Free on-site parking including electric car charging points
• Challenge TRG Onsite team 7 days a week for guidance and support
• Subsidised canteen providing hot and cold food
• Free hot drinks
• Immediate starts are available as a Warehouse Operative
• Hourly bus from MK Centre to Magna Park
• Temp to perm opportunities
• Weekly pay - every Friday!

Location: Milton Keynes, MK17 7AB

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We are a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

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.

Apply now to become a Warehouse Operative!

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

Newstaff Employment Services are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join a small team located in Bletchley

Temp-Perm position for the right person

Duties will include:

• Picking / Packing various items from Coffee Tubs to Sweet Tins to Air Fresheners
• Labelling using scanner / WMS system
• Loading / Unloading stock placing on to the racking
• Able to working within a small team

You will need:

• Full UK driving licence [no more than 6 points] and experience driving Vans *Advantage*
• Must have previous warehouse experience
• Able to use a computer to ensure labels are printed correctly
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good level of English
• Able to work alone and to KPI's

In return:

• Temp to Perm position for the right candidate
• £11.50 per hour
• Monday to Friday hours are 8hrs per day between 7am-530pm rota basis
• Saturday hours 8am-1pm - must be happy to do at least 1-2 Saturday per month
• ½ hour unpaid lunch
• Free on site parking

If you feel that this position is for you, please contact Julie on 01908 087154, forward your up-to-date CV with correct contact details on to Julie.press@newstaffemployment.co.uk or apply using the link provided

Due to high demands if you do not hear back within 72hrs then on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful

Purchasing Advisor

Full Time Permanent

Salary starting from £23,200 dependant on experience. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, onsite wellbeing centre and so much more.

Closing Date: 28th October 2024

VWFS|FLEET is dedicated to the delivery of a comprehensive range of products and services, specialising in the growth and development of our contract hire portfolio to the Corporate and fleet customer. The role of the Purchasing Advisor is to order and deliver new vehicles whilst building customer and supplier relationships. The role is vital in the delivery of service excellence to the VWFS|FLEET customer portfolio and contributing to the growth and development of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Communication with VWFS|FLEET Customers and Vehicle Suppliers to identify vehicle requirements
• Liaising with nominated dealers/obtaining quotations and issuing vehicle purchase orders via Ebbon Dacs
• Efficient handling of inbound and outbound calls, handling queries in a professional manner supporting our right first-time ethos where possible. Qualifying the calls and warm transferring them to the relevant agent or department with supporting information such as completing ID and V.
• Ensuring business critical reports are worked and kept up to date to provide our customers with updates and answering in life order queries when they arise
• Progressing vehicle orders weekly, keeping systems and customers updated
• Liaison between dealer and customer to arrange new vehicle delivery
• Processing payment and invoicing of vehicle orders - being responsible for large sums of money daily. Handling invoice queries effectively and efficiently to ensure our external stakeholders are paid in a prompt manner. Accurately releasing funds - ensuring this match the PO and invoice raised and against the correct supplier BPID
• Ensuring customer expectations are always managed
• Responsible for a wide range of administrative duties and inter departmental activities
• Reporting weekly using our Purchasing systems and internal SLA's
• Performing a variety of tasks as assigned by the Senior/Team Manager such as a variety of administrative tasks - completing using Salesforce and prioritising the workload to ensure tasks are completed within the agreed SLA expectation - both personal and for the team

About you

• A good knowledge of VW Group Brand product and other manufacturers
• GCSE Maths and English at level C or above
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally at all levels
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge and understanding of Fleet leasing solutions
• A team player with the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• Confident and customer-focused in communicating both by telephone and face to face.
• High level of Customer service experience and ability to demonstrate use of initiative to aid departmental productivity.

Volkswagen Financial Services is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us, and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can

What's involved with this role:

Role: Sourcing Manager - Procurement

Job Ref: QAD 1977/1110

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: Initially 6 months

Location: Milton Keynes, MK9 – Hybrid working

We are seeking a Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for overseeing procurement competition management. The role will involve promoting best practices across all procurement processes while assisting in the management of project staff and coordinating with third-party legal and insurance advisors. Key responsibilities include active involvement in stakeholder management, tender negotiation phase planning, and delivery. The role will manage contract documentation delivery and assist with bid evaluations and governance input, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep level of sourcing experience, specifically in corporate and professional services categories. A strong track record of delivering cost savings and efficiencies is essential. The candidate must have a thorough understanding of UCR 2016 and/or PCR 2015 regulations, with the ability to navigate these frameworks effectively.

Key accountabilities:

Develop and manage the sourcing process from business requirement to contract signature, on behalf of key customers and stakeholders, for multi-million pound medium cost and business risk opportunities.
Apply the Sourcing Framework for sourcing led opportunities where total annual spend ranges between £100m to £300m and within an public sector procurement environment, to manage all risk, governance, legislative and regulatory requirements.
Expert negotiator of sourcing enabled savings and benefit opportunities.
Develop and implement of sourcing specific ideas and innovation-based business cases, working in collaboration with relevant customers and stakeholders, to address existing business problems that require external sourcing specific market expertise to solve.
Facilitate the transition of Sourcing led execution to the Supplier Management team, to manage a seamless customer experience from business requirement through to post contract signature.
Demand manage and challenge customer and stakeholder common sourcing requirements to maximise overall group-wide commercial value.
Develop and manage sourcing aligned continuous improvement activities, demand pipeline assessments and annual customer satisfaction surveys, to deliver an enhanced customer experience, aligned to the vision and best in class procurement ambition.

Key requirements:

Deep level of Sourcing experience in corporate and professional services categories
Demonstrable track record of savings delivery
Deep understanding of UCR 2016 and/or PCR 2015
Demonstrable stakeholder management expertise
Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set
Demonstrable experience of contract law and financial management
Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities
Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods
Politically savvy, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level
Demonstrable level of problem-solving experience of complex sourcing specific challenges


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com


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Job Ref: QAD 1977/1110


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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Newstaff Employment are looking for an experienced AM Warehouse Operatives on a 6am-2pm shift Monday to Friday based in Bletchley - Immediate Start for the right candidate after interview!

This is a temp-perm position for the right person

Description:

• Monday to Friday
• Experience required - VNA/Counterbalance experience an advantage
• Able to work 6am-2pm
• £11.54 per hour - overtime after 40hrs per week £17.31 per hour
• Interview on site, if successful will start immediately
• Driving Licence an advantage
• Temp-Perm position available - once perm must be willing to train on other MHE within the business

Details:

• Working Inbound, placing storck away with some picking invovled
• Working to KPI's so must have experience
• HHT experience
• Used Llops before
• Manual Handling aware
• CounterbalanceVNA experience an advantage but not essential as long as happy to train once Perm
• Must be happy working at Heights due to the VNA

You will need:

• Experienced in Warehouse work
• MHE Experience with or without certificates desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence an advantage
• Happy to heavy lift as very physical
• Understands the importance of Manual Handling
• Good level of English both numerical and literate
• Have safety boots & hi viz

If you feel you have the right skills for the position, please contact Julie on 01908 087154, apply on the link or email your CV to julie.press@newstaffemployment.co.uk

Due to high demand, if you do not hear back within 72 hrs then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasi

Senior Purchasing Advisor

Manpower current have a great opportunity to join the lovely team of one of our large, established, automotive clients situated within Milton Keynes as a Senior Purchasing Advisor.

The role is based within the fleet department who facilitate the order and delivery of new vehicles whilst building customer and supplier relationships, so previous experience operating within this sector would be very advantageous.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate time management, excellent customer service and have a dynamic, inquisitive, and curious personality. Equally you'll have advanced data management and process review experience as this will form part of the role, as well as being comfortable supporting the existing team leader/manager in delegating tasks to ensure SLA's are met within the wider team.

Main responsibilities:

• Communication with Customers and Vehicle Suppliers to identify vehicle requirements
• Liaising with nominated dealers/obtaining quotations and issuing vehicle purchase orders.
• Progressing vehicle orders weekly, keeping systems and customers updated
• Liaison between dealer and customer to arrange new vehicle delivery
• Payment of supplier vehicle invoices
• Ensuring reporting is conducted and kept up to date
• Responsible for a wide range of administrative duties and inter departmental activities
• Producing weekly/monthly business and third party reports and manipulating data into presentable formats
• Support the team manager with prioritisation of workload/tasks to ensure agreed SLA's are met, both personally and for the team

Experience:

• Existing knowledge of automotive products and other manufacturers
• Understanding of fleet leasing solutions
• Data management experience including reviewing processes and reporting whilst proposing efficiency's and process enhancements when identified
• Advanced MS Excel/Data Manipulation skillset, including functions such as vlookup, pivot tables, summary tables and charts and interactive report pack decks
• A team player with the ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
• Confident and customer-focused in communicating both by telephone and face to face.

This is a temporary contract until at least the end of December 2024 with the possibility of ongoing extension. You would be working on site 35 hours per week, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday with a pay rate of £14.53 per hour.

If this role sounds like you and you would be interested in learning more please don't hesitate to apply and get in contact!

Warehouse Operative

Our client based in Milton Keynes is looking for warehouse operatives to join their growing team to start ASAP!

If you can get to our busy depot in Magna Park Fen Street MK17 8EW, Milton Keynes, you'll be picking / packing different types of items in a clean and modern warehouse!

No experience necessary - Full training will be given!

Role of a Picker:

• Scanning and picking different products by picking equipment;
  Packing different types of items;
• Adhering to safety management standards;
• Adhere to all training, work instructions, and procedures;
• Ensure warehouse goals are met.

Pay rates:

• Training paid at £11.75 p/h (for AM, PM & NTS)
• AM shift: 6am - 2pm £12.32 p/h,
• PM shift: 2pm - 10pm £14.61 p/h,
• Night Shift: 10pm -6 am £15.56 p/h
• Overtime rate after 37.5 hours £17.63 p/h
• Premium weekend rates from end of November !

Rota:

Full-time work is not guaranteed! Looking for someone who could do Any 5 out of 7 with weekends included.

! Availability to pick working days;

Benefits of working with us as a Warehouse Operative:

• Weekly Pay
• Free onsite parking
• Set up shift
• Pension Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Opportunity to get a permanent position with a client after new years;
• My Extra Rewards- An online portal offering vouchers and discounts.

If you are looking to contact our onsite team, please visit the site locator on our website.

Job&Talent do NOT charge any fees for our services.

Job&Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, energetic and love fashion, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of the world's largest fashion retailers as a Warehouse Operative.

Location: Distribution centre in Magna Park, Milton Keynes, MK17 7AB.

Full Time hours:

All candidates must be available to work morning and afternoon shifts, any five days out of seven including weekends.

We cannot accommodate candidates who wish to work a fixed morning or afternoon shift

Pay rates as a Full time Warehouse Operative:

First 12 weeks:

• Morning shift: £11.66 p/h | Morning overtime rate: £17.49p/h
• Afternoon shift: £12.66 p/h (applicable if your shift starts at 14:00)
• Afternoon overtime rate: £18.99p/h
• Break: 30 minutes unpaid break, 15-minute paid break

After 12 weeks:

• Morning shift: £12.61 p/h | Morning overtime rate: £18.92p/h
• Afternoon shift: £14.31p/h (applicable if your shift starts at 14:00)
• Afternoon overtime rate: £19.53p/h
• Break: 30 minutes unpaid break, 15-minute paid break

What we are looking for in a Warehouse Operative:

• Self-motivated people
• Committed people who can achieve targets
• Someone who is a team player

Benefits as a Warehouse Operative:

• Due to automation on site, the work is light
• Full pay rates throughout training
• Overtime available in busy periods
• Free on-site parking including electric car charging points
• Challenge TRG Onsite team 7 days a week for guidance and support
• Subsidised canteen providing hot and cold food
• Free hot drinks
• Immediate starts are available as a Warehouse Operative
• Hourly bus from MK Centre to Magna Park
• Temp to perm opportunities
• Weekly pay - every Friday!
• Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.
• We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Location: Milton Keynes, MK17 7AB.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We are a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

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.

Apply now to become a full time Warehouse Operative!

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

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.

Notifications and On-holds Ensure that Notifications in respect of receipting and invoicing queries are resolved in a timely manner. To assist Internal Trust SBS users in resolving their notifications and invoicing queries in a timely manner. Purchase Orders Manage the close down of old Purchase orders to resolve GRNI issues in a timely manner. Admin Keep up-to date and maintain the supplier catalogues. To design and maintain appropriate purchasing electronic templates General To work with the Deputy Procurement Manager to identify and deliver changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement department To carry out any other duties as may be required from time to time to satisfy the requirements of the Trust and as specified by the Head of Procurement and the Deputy Head of Procurement commensurate with the grading of the post Please refer to Job Description for further details We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.