Total 24 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Ashford/ Crawley Hybrid, Tn25 4BF

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Procurement Manager to join our professional team.

We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That’s where you come in.

We’re always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide procurement.support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you’ll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionateAspirationalResponsiveExcellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.


This advert closes on Monday 27 May 2024

Are you a Retail Manager / Store Supervisor / Assistant Shop Manager or have worked as a Department Lead / Supervisory with excellent customer service skills?

If you have, we want to hear from you.


SALARY: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

LOCATION: Crawley, West Sussex

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Retail Manager / Store Supervisor / Assistant Shop Manager / Department Lead or Supervisory with excellent customer service skills.

The company is looking for candidates who has some sort of supervisory / management experience to run their store as the Retail Manager in Crawley, West Sussex.

As a successful candidate you will have team leading experience, an eye for detail and merchandising with excellent customer service skills.

As the Retail Manager you will be ‘hands on’ and lead the team by example, ensuring all customers receive a first-class customer experience.

Whether you come from a supermarket, fashion retail, DIY, pharmacy, furniture store or other type of retail environment, the company will be keen to hear from you.


APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.


DUTIES

Your duties as the Retail Manager include:

• Manage a small team of Retail Sales Assistants

• Visual merchandise the stock to give maximum impact in the store

• Cash up each day and bank the days takings

• Arrange regular stock checks and ensure stock levels are maintained

• Provide an excellent customer experience for all visitors to the store


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as either a Retail Manager / Store Supervisor / Assistant Shop Manager / Department Lead or Supervisory

• Great team leadership and management skills

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• An eye for detail with great visual merchandising skills

• Excellent customer service skills


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Purchasing Administrator to join their friendly team for a successful and established company based in the outskirts of Ashford.

This is a full time, permanent role where the hours of work will be 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, working a nine - day fortnight after three months employment.

You will be fully site based and will need to drive and have your own vehicle, due to their location, which is not accessible by public transport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendors orders and sales orders
• Organise inbound goods loading from mainland Europe to their warehouse
• Online product sell pricing maintenance
• Effective communication with Sales Department and Purchasing Department regarding inbound goods to ensure a smooth process, while providing accurate time frame
• Overall product knowledge
• Organising quotations for clients
• Stock checks
• Process sample orders
• Product sourcing for client project enquires

Key Skills:

• Ability and interest in learning product knowledge, both aesthetically and technically
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues with good business ethics
• Good communication skills, verbal and written in person and with technology
• Excellent organisation skills, time management, priority management and attention to detail
• Computer literacy
• Self-motivated and self-managing, with the ability to work alone as well as in a team
• Articulate and meticulous

Benefits:

• Salary: up to £28,000/annum, depending on experience
• Hours of work: 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. After three months employment you will work a nine-day fortnight
• 30 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays (based on a five-day working week). In addition to this, after three years' continuous service you will be entitled to one day's extra annual holiday (working a five-day working week).
• Company pension

If you are interested and looking for that new challenge, please email Mandy Potton.

Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
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Job Title: Store Manager

Location: Crawley

Salary: £23,985.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Reference: YMC950273

Are you an experienced retailer?

Why not try a new type of retailing where you get to run your own store, inspiring a team of paid staff and volunteers to be proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity? If so we have a fantastic opportunity at our Crawley store.

Operating within a fast paced environment, you will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income from sales, gift aid, and other promotional activities plus drive donations from the local area. Delivering a great store offer and standards, inspiring your team to give amazing customer service, you will raise funds for and promote the work of YMCA within the local community.

You will have exceptional organisational skills, creative flair and drive which, along with your commercial awareness, will enable you to motivate, develop and inspire your team of paid staff and volunteers. You will be looking for an opportunity to work in an environment that has challenge, excitement and meaning. This role is varied and no two days are the same.

Why join YMCA England & Wales?

We’ll give you real autonomy in a role that is varied and stimulating and the opportunity for you to use your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area.

You’ll also get a package that includes:

• Pension
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Regular salary reviews
• Sick pay (after a qualifying period)
• Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Health shield cash plan

This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England and Wales, Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products. We are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of our donated stock and we don’t sell new goods! If successful, You will be joining an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Area Manager, Regional Manager, other Store Managers and the wider Retail team at Head Office.

At YMCA England & Wales, we strive to create a workplace that fully reflects and serves its local community. We want all staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We have diverse teams, we encourage everyone to do their best and support them to reach their full potential.

If you are passionate about improving young lives, this will be the role for you.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

For further information on YMCA, visit www.ymca.org.uk/about.

Warehouse Operative

The purpose of the role is to protect EU/UK legitimate trade.

Working with a public sector provider, this role provides an exciting opportunity to work with Government agencies.

The role is to liaise with HM Government colleagues to load and unload lorries as requested, working on a rotating shift pattern covering 24/7 operations. The candidate will work as part of a team to assist Government colleagues facilitate Customs checks. (Candidates are not expected to undertake inspections).

A forklift truck licence is not essential but please highlight if you have one and are prepared to drive an FLT if required.

You will need to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in processing your daily activities and possess a positive and open attitude showing an enthusiastic approach.

The role

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and capability to perform all aspects of warehousing in order to meet all key performance indicators and exceed customer expectations.

· Carry out operational tasks as requested in order to achieve departmental and site objectives

· Loading and unloading of lorries. This may include manual handling, roller cages or pallet trucks. Split of role is 80% manual handling and 20% administrative

· Ensure the correct handling of all client products is carried out at all stages within the facility being compliant with trained manual handling procedures

· Undertake any manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested

· A range of duties to support the operational efficiency and general housekeeping and hygiene standards of the warehouse and site

· To undertake such additional duties as may be reasonably required for the effective role

· Undertake all training necessary to fulfil the requirement of flexibility to enable presence within any required areas of the warehouse

· Use of the nominated Yard Management System to reflect the operation status change

· Ensure time and attendance within operational standards and site requirements

· Ensure that any issues are escalated to management

· React to change due to operational and client requirements and carrying out duties in a professional and timely fashion

· Work in a team environment

· Good communication skills (required for radio/walkie talkies)

· On occasions, assist with the training of new colleagues to the role

· Be committed to continuous development in line with operational needs, constantly striving for increased efficiency, productivity and growth

· Be understanding and operate within the values of HM Government and the Site Operator

· Ensure conduct and behaviour to be compliant with Health & Safety legislation and guidelines of both HM Government and the Site Operator

· Compliance with all HM Government and Site Operator policies, procedures and onsite requirements

Working Environment

The role is based at one specific location and requests for home and remote working are not applicable. This site is in a remote location, with limited access to public transport, therefore your own means of transport will be required, however, Kuehne & Nagel, the site operator, is investigating the ability to provide transport.

This role involves working on a shift pattern covering 4 on 4 off working hours per week across 24/7. Days/Nights and weekend work is included in the role.

This role will potentially involve standing and walking for long periods.

Moving vehicles around the working area can present a hazard risk, therefore your ability to adhere to safety guidelines and being able to observe signage and floor markings is important. Safety equipment is provided as necessary.

Additional Information

Any offer or taking up of posts is conditional upon achieving the required level of vetting clearance. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment or terminate your contract if you fail to meet the baseline security level, as we will not have any other roles within the site to redeploy you to.

All job offers are conditional and subject to adjustments being reasonable. Applicants who receive a conditional job offer will, if we deem it necessary, be referred to our Occupational Health provider to assess your ability to carry out the role safely and effectively. The assessment will also inform us of any adjustments that may be required. This referral will be done before confirming your appointment, as these are the only HMRC roles operating from these stand-alone sites.

We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our team at Wincanton based on our Crawley site. Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and capability to perform all aspects of warehousing to meet all key performance indicators and exceed customer expectations. 

The successful applicant in this role will need to pass and maintain security background checks including 5 years UK residential history and employment.

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary £22,750 to £23,500
• Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Shift pattern - Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:00 / Friday 07:30 - 12:30
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• 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
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Share Scheme
• 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

• Ensure compliance with all company policies relating to Health & Safety, Security, Environment and Quality
• To carry out receiving, verification, put away, pick, pack, presentation and despatch in line with company procedures
• Ensure all special instructions in relation to material handling and storage are adhered to e.g. shelf life, FIFO, hazardous materials etc.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in a manner that will ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure all materials are scanned into and out of locations in line with company procedures to ensure inventory accuracy
• Ensure all activities are carried out in the most efficient manner ensuring H&S is always observed
• Ensure all materials are handled in a manner that protects their quality – correct packaging, protection, preservation, and attention to special requirements
• Ensure any documentation requirements are adhered to
• Ensure any computer systems are operated in line with IT Usage Policy
• Regularly contribute to continuous improvement activities

What will you bring?

• Attention to detail
• Ideally experienced and licensed in use of MHE
• Computer literate and have the ability to operate RF guns
• Good understanding/experience working with extensive warehouse management systems 
• Team player
• Customer focussed
• Polite and professional manner

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces, and diverse communities all help make it a wonderful place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Caring, Learning to Improve, Inclusive, Collaborate.
About Directorate
Customer and Place brings together many of the council’s universal services including waste management; parking; street cleansing and maintenance of green spaces; the customer contact centre; and registration of births, deaths and marriages. It provides a range of council-wide support services, including leading the improvement of customer experience; managing the council’s commercial relationships with its strategic partners; procurement; ICT and digital services; and oversight of the council’s programmes, performance and risk frameworks.
About the role
You will be joining the Commercial and Procurement team at a very exciting time. We are aiming to reach BarNET Zero as a Council by 2030 and as a borough by 2042. Our new vision is to put Caring for People, our Places and the Planet at the heart of everything we do. As a senior member of the Commercial team, you will support and deliver high quality commercial activities across procurement and contracts.
As Assistant Business Lead Procurement, you will work as part of a dynamic Commercial and Procurement team delivering a highly effective service; supporting, and advising senior stakeholders and staff across Barnet on Commercial principles and processes to drive maximum benefit and efficiencies, whilst managing an integrated team to deliver effectively and efficiently all procurement and contract management activity. The post holder will support the Business Lead Procurement and Contracts in the provision of effective, high quality and well-coordinated procurement activity, capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and Council requirements ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation.
About you

Educated to degree level in a relevant academic subject with significant technical knowledge or have the relevant practical experience to demonstrate a commensurate level of technical knowledge.
Excellent knowledge of Public Procurement Requirements.
Excellent Procurement skills including cost control and contract negotiation and management
Excellent communicator - Provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.

What we offer

31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Tim.Campbell@Barnet.gov.uk.
Interviews will take place between the 10th - 17th April 2024.

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

Excellent opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established company based in Crawley

Salary:
Hours: 27 per week (6 hours per day)
Job Type: Permanent / Part-Time

About us
The company is part of Pool Corp, the world's largest Pool and Spa distributor. The UK business is a fast paced and developing market which handles a wide range of product categories and portfolios. They serve members of the Pool Trade across the country, with their main office and warehouse based near Gatwick, West Sussex.

Working as a key member of the Purchasing Team to contribute to department KPIs.

Tasks to include
• Ensure stock levels are maintained at suitable levels throughout the year for a defined list of accounts.
• Raising purchase orders, developing relationships with suppliers, analysing trends using company data and IT systems to make correct purchasing decisions
• Working with freight companies to achieve timely and cost effective deliveries
• Working with the internal sales team to ensure customer requirements are met
• Maintaining the company systems to ensure accurate information is available for all departments to use
• General purchasing admin as required

Key Skills Needed:
• Strong numerical & analytical skills
• Confident decision maker
• IT literate, including a good standard of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Strong administration experience
• Organised and flexible approach to working as part of a small team
• Experience of working in supply chain or purchasing

If you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.