Total 936 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Your new company
This is a multinational banking and financial services institution, with over 450 branches in 19 cities. They offer a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking and asset management, ranked amongst the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. This team has moved from a decentralised to a centralised capacity. Therefore, a strong desire to promote procurement internally is needed for this role.

Your new role
You will be supporting the Procurement Director in establishing the value of procurement, with a direct focus on leading and managing the IT Category. You will be managing £50m worth of spend, as well as direct management of a small team reporting to you. The principal part of this role will be the full E2E procurement process of the IT category. A Market Data Category manager will be reporting into you, so market data exposure would be desirable.

What you'll need to succeed
You will NEED to have predominant exposure to category management of IT - any other profiles won't be considered. You must have an innovative mindset in order to support the development of the entire procurement function. You will need to have great interpersonal and communication skills when engaging stakeholders and suppliers, as well as exposure managing people. You will need to have a good understanding of the market, products and services in the IT category with great stakeholder engagement to help centralise procurement.

What you'll get in return
With the company being very pro-people development, you will be joining a very collaborative team with a plethora of opportunities and exposure across the business. On offer is a competitive salary with 25 days annual leave, discretionary bonus and private medical and dental. As the company is very people focussed, you will benefit from a great work-life balance - 2-3 days in the office.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please send me your CV directly expressing why you are relevant -
If this isn't the best fit for you but you know someone that may be interested, please do reach out with their details.

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Job Description:

• Support procurement process at DxD Hub, ensuring technical and policy compliance as well as value-for-money.
• Structuring requirements for procurement process: Translate purchase requests from technical team to online procurement systems.
• Perform and/or support activities throughout procurement process. Example activities include creating internal approval memos and justification, preparing external documents (e.g. Invitation to Quote, Tenders).
• Support proposal evaluation: work with users to perform structured assessment of vendor proposals and recommend proposal to award.
• Partner with executives in other functions including Procurement and Finance to ensure efficient operations.
• Collate and track data to support analysis, including maintaining databases and hard copy records.
• Ensure that database is updated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team ensuring safe and comfortable DxD Hub operations.
• General administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team.
• Manage and monitor inventory of office and pantry supplies and re-order as needed.
• Track non-scientific equipment and assets (e.g. video conferencing system, furniture) and work with vendors for maintenance.
• Monitor facilities vendors (e.g. cleaning, telecom) to ensure a comfortable office environment for staff including light clean-up as needed.
• Work closely with SpIA and HR for the issuance of staff card for new hires and ensure that the staff has access to all DxD office sites.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma holder with a certificate in professional secretarial skills/ finance.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in similar capacity.
• Experience in purchasing of biomedical consumables and equipment would be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, multi-task, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Well organised and good written communication skills.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety would be an advantage.
• Meticulous and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Individual who is self-motivated, and results driven.
• Proactive and takes ownership of projects.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Role:

· Perform warehousing and operations related administrative duties, including transactional processing in system, and reporting.

Roles and responsibilities:

Operations

· Responsible for inbound receiving and put-away, outbound order pick and pack, and value-add operations.

· Value-add

o Perform physical packaging of equipment from returned consignment and put-away after completion.

o Labelling of new training models and other equipment for easy identification.

o Perform physical replacement of dirtied/damaged packaging materials, such as carton boxes and zip-lock bags.

· Perform system processing, such as transaction posting, uploading of documents, and generate delivery/collection document.

· Liaise with transporter for delivery/collection arrangements.

· Liaise with Operations Support on orders matter.

Stock Count

· Participate in periodic cycle count and, when necessary, full stock-take – performing physical count or stock reconciliation as assigned by Team Lead.

Performance

· Meeting set KPI targets.

· Strict Compliance with OSP QMS and maintain zero non-conformance.

Other Tasks & Responsibilities

· Maintain proper housekeeping in the warehouse.

· Responsible for proper maintenance and serviceability of operations equipment.

· Support in team/department level projects when necessary.

· Any other duties as assigned by the Team Lead or Manager.

About Olympus:

Our purpose at Olympus is to make peoples’ lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. We do this through innovation. As a technology pioneer, we design and deliver solutions across our Medical division that make a positive contribution to society.

Our products are used to capture the medical and diagnostic images of our world, from the microscopic to the endoscopic. They are instrumental in furthering research, and for travelling inside the human body to help diagnose, treat and prevent illness.

Our commitment to customers and our social responsibility is the cornerstone of everything we do.

Why work at Olympus?

At Olympus, we are dedicated to fostering a high-performing culture, a collaborative environment, and enabling everyone to shine. Our common values of Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy, form the foundation of our culture and guide our behaviour, where our people feel like they are making a difference every single day.

Not only will you benefit from a meaningful, rewarding and challenging career, you will have access to a range of benefits:

· A competitive salary package including AWS and Variable Bonus

· 18 days of annual leave in your first year

· Health and Wellbeing initiatives (Annual Medical Checkups, Flu Vaccinations, Dental benefits, and Employee Assistance Programs)

What we are looking for:

· Minimum GCE ‘N‘/‘O‘ Level, preferably with formal training in warehousing or logistics management.

· Good knowledge of warehouse processes.

· Hands-on, meticulous and a keen learner.

· Take initiatives at work.

· Good interpersonal skill.

· Good team player.

· Able to work indepently with minimal supervision.

· Good verbal and written communication.

· Ability to operate material handling equipment including pallet jack and electric order picker.

· Ability to lift heavy loads of up to 25kg.

· Knowledge of GDPMDS standards will be an advantage.

· Working knowledge in Sales Force system will be an advantage.

· Working knowledge in MS applications including Excel, and Outlook.

· Minimum 2 year working experience in warehousing.

Apply Now:

To submit your interest in this opportunity, select “Apply for this job”.

In the meantime, follow us on:

· LinkedIn - Olympus APAC

· Company website - www.olympus.com.sg

Job Description:

• Support procurement process at DxD Hub, ensuring technical and policy compliance as well as value-for-money.
• Structuring requirements for procurement process: Translate purchase requests from technical team to online procurement systems.
• Perform and/or support activities throughout procurement process. Example activities include creating internal approval memos and justification, preparing external documents (e.g. Invitation to Quote, Tenders).
• Support proposal evaluation: work with users to perform structured assessment of vendor proposals and recommend proposal to award.
• Partner with executives in other functions including Procurement and Finance to ensure efficient operations.
• Collate and track data to support analysis, including maintaining databases and hard copy records.
• Ensure that database is updated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team ensuring safe and comfortable DxD Hub operations.
• General administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team.
• Manage and monitor inventory of office and pantry supplies and re-order as needed.
• Track non-scientific equipment and assets (e.g. video conferencing system, furniture) and work with vendors for maintenance.
• Monitor facilities vendors (e.g. cleaning, telecom) to ensure a comfortable office environment for staff including light clean-up as needed.
• Work closely with SpIA and HR for the issuance of staff card for new hires and ensure that the staff has access to all DxD office sites.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma holder with a certificate in professional secretarial skills/ finance.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in similar capacity.
• Experience in purchasing of biomedical consumables and equipment would be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, multi-task, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Well organised and good written communication skills.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety would be an advantage.
• Meticulous and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Individual who is self-motivated, and results driven.
• Proactive and takes ownership of projects.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management• : Verify incoming goods against Purchase Orders or invoices. Ensure all outgoing goods are properly packed for deliveries or self-collection.

• Warehouse Organization• : Maintain proper storage and organization of products to facilitate efficient picking and packing processes.

• Stock Control• : Conduct regular stock counts to ensure accurate inventory levels.

• Order Fulfillment• : Accurately pick products from inventory for allocation and shipment.

• Ad-Hoc Support• : Assist with additional tasks as required to support team operations.

Requirements:

• Positive Attitude• : Possess a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility.

• Independence• : Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Problem-Solving Skills• : Initiative to proactively solve issues as they arise.

• Able to handle loads up to 10kg - 20kg

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team environment while playing a crucial role in maintaining efficient warehouse operations.

Only Shortlisted will be notified.

Job Scope:

• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and products.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and product availability to make informed purchasing decisions
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on factors such as quality, cost, reliability, and delivery timelines
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions to secure favorable agreements
• Generate purchase orders accurately, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures
• Monitor and track order status, communicating with suppliers to resolve any issues and ensure timely delivery
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms for the organization
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in all purchasing activities, including adherence to relevant regulations and industry best practices
• Collaborate with finance teams to develop and manage budgets for procurement activities
• Track and report on purchasing expenses, identifying opportunities for cost savings
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to enhance procurement strategies

Job Requirement:

• At least Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 15 years of overall work experience.
• Proven experience of at least 8 years in procurement or a similar role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and organizational needs
• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends and best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain high ethical standards in all procurement activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with vendors, and team members
• Attend to emergency call and able to work during public holiday or weekend if required
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations for meetings and supplier visits
• 6 working days per week

We are regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Highlights

• 5 day work week
• 8.30 a.m ~ 5.30 p.m
• Medical benefit & Insurance Coverage
• Profit-sharing scheme

Job Description

• Loading and unloading of Stock
• Delivery (class 4 license is a must)
• Servicing of equipments (Training will be provided)
• Maintenance of Stock using SAP B1
• Housekeeping of warehouse

Requirements

• GCE O level/ NTC or equivalent
• Knowledge of Electrical or Mechanical work
• Must have class 4 driving license
• Preferably with forklift license and/ electrician knowledge
• Singaporean & PR only

Our company:

SICO is an American company with more than 70 years in the business of supplying to the Hospitality & Institutional markets worldwide. We are inviting dynamic, self-driven individual to join as Sales Manager.

You may send in your full resume, photo and expected salary.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Thank you for your application.

Job Title: Procurement & Contracts OfficerLocation: Central London
Job type: 12-month temporary contract
Hybrid working: 2 days remote, 3 days work from the London Office

• To undertake procurement projects in one or more key categories in line with the Local Authorities' strategic and tactical management arrangements for procurement.
• To undertake data and market analysis for category spend in order to recommend procurement strategy opportunities in line with Corporation Standing Orders, procurement regulations, and public procurement law
• To support the delivery of the recommended category strategy for aligned categories in line with all relevant regulations, legislation, government directives and codes of compliance, to reduce risk of legal challenge to the Corporation, whilst maintaining the balance between high quality of goods and services procured and price, and to develop new strategies in line with market trends, changes in procurement law or guidelines, or corporate priorities.
• To act in a business partner role for a small range of departments, providing guidance and Procurement expertise to officers involved in strategic and tactical procurement exercises.
• To champion and drive measurable responsible procurement benefits across all commercial activity
• To be committed to providing the highest level of customer service, delivering the best value to the Corporation, working with both internal and external customers/suppliers and actively seeking to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.

Candidates need to have the following experience/ qualifications:

• Previous experience within the Public Sector is essential.
• Candidates must hold or be actively working towards a CIPS qualification
• Candidates must have completed training on the Procurement Act
• A generalist background in Procurement is necessary.

This role requires an immediate start, so candidates must be available immediately or have a notice period of no more than 1 week. Please note that the day rate and hybrid working arrangements are non-negotiable.

What you need to do now
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As a warehouse operative, being flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment is essential. You should be hardworking, able to work to set deadlines, and have a professional, positive, organized, and enthusiastic approach. While proven experience in a warehouse environment would be advantageous, it is not essential. You should be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Remember, the key to success is being self-motivated.

This is a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Warehouse Operative. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and brilliant opportunities to grow within Booker. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, apply and we will be in contact with you!

Operatives will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working any five from seven days on a variety of shift patterns, so there will be Saturday or Sunday working dependent on rotas. Overtime is regularly available too, but not guaranteed. Days are on a double days shift pattern 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm.

The role involves manual handling of weights up to 25kg and using material handling equipment such as low level order pickers, pump/pallet trucks and reach trucks.

**Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test**

We do not accept applications from candidates residing outside of UK and must be living within a commutable distance.

As a member of our warehouse team, you will be responsible for picking, receiving, storing, stacking and despatching our ambient and chilled goods.

Your commitment to safety, efficiency, and effectiveness will be crucial in ensuring our customers receive the best possible service.

• a flexible approach to their workload
• an ability to work well under pressure
• good organisational skills
• good attention to detail
• good communication skills.

It will also be advantageous to have previous warehouse experience and have a PPT and LLOP licence, though full training will be given.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing and Vendor Management:

• Identify potential vendors and suppliers for M&E equipments (eg, Transformers, Cables, Switchgears, Electrical Panels, Lightings, circuit-breakers, etc).
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, product quality, and pricing.
• Negotiate contracts and establish favourable terms.
• Creation of new vendors.
• Perform Due Diligence checks on major/preferred vendors

Purchase Order Processing:

• Administer purchase requisition, quote and issuance of purchase orders.
• Monitor order status and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with project teams to align procurement needs.
• Maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance

Quality Assurance:

• Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased M&E equipments.
• Resolve any shortcomings or discrepancies promptly.

Supplier Relations:

• Maintain positive relationships with existing suppliers.
• Address any issues or concerns related to deliveries, quality, or pricing.

Cost Optimization:

• Work closely with the Cost Management and BD teams to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Explore cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchases or alternative suppliers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Min Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• Experience: Min 5 years in procurement within M&E / Construction sector.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with M&E equipments and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Job Scope:

• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with suppliers
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favourable agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or discrepancies
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their procurement needs
• Develop procurement plans that align with organizational goals and budget constraints
• Ensure timely and efficient procurement processes
• Seek cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or service levels
• Conduct cost analysis and comparisons to make informed purchasing decisions
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and negotiate favorable terms
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess inventory
• Monitor inventory turnover rates and adjust procurement strategies accordingly
• Implement efficient inventory management practices
• Generate and manage purchase orders, contracts, and other procurement-related documents
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and expenditures
• Prepare regular reports on procurement metrics and performance
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with design and quality requirements
• Travel to various locations for supplier meetings, negotiations, and assessments
• Resolve quality issues promptly, collaborating with suppliers and project teams
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with design and quality requirements

Job Requirement:

• At least Diploma in any field
• At least 3 years’ experience in procurement or a related field
• Familiarity with procurement processes, negotiation techniques, and supplier management
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and organizational needs
• Willingness to stay updated on industry trends and best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain high ethical standards in all procurement activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with vendors, and team members
• Attend to emergency call and able to work during public holiday or weekend if required
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations for meetings and supplier visits
• 6 working days per week

We are regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.