Total 13 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Bicester, OX25 2NY

Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Bicester, Oxfordshire!

We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Bicester shop.

As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.

This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Vibe Recruit are assiting our client who are recruiting for addtional head count to assist in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Organizing products in the appropriate storage locations.
• Following proper storage methods to maintain the quality of goods

• Retrieving items from storage based on customer orders.
• Packing products securely and accurately for dispatch.

• Keeping the warehouse clean and organized to reduce accident
• Assisting in other areas of the warehouse when necessary.

This role is for an immedate start and working hours are 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday and pays £11.44 per hour

If you would like to be considered for this position then please click apply or call Gemma on 01869 321322 for more information.

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Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Vibe Recruit are assiting our client who are recruiting for addtional head count to assist in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Organizing products in the appropriate storage locations.
• Following proper storage methods to maintain the quality of goods

• Retrieving items from storage based on customer orders.
• Packing products securely and accurately for dispatch.

• Keeping the warehouse clean and organized to reduce accident
• Assisting in other areas of the warehouse when necessary.

This role is for an immedate start and working hours are 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday and pays £11.44 per hour

If you would like to be considered for this position then please click apply or call Gemma on 01869 321322 for more information.

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Reporting any operational issues or concerns to supervisors

Maintaining communication with team members to ensure smooth workflow.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Vibe Recruit is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Picking and Packing Operatives for our client located at Westcott Venture Park, Near Aylesbury. The successful candidates will play a key role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of the warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock Reporting: Accurately report any stock differences observed on the picking list.
• Warehouse Operations: Engage in general warehouse duties, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and proactive working practices.
• Stock Handling: Locate and transfer stock products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment purposes.
• Quality Control: Identify and report any damages, shortages, or quality issues in the products handled.
• Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date records of inventory and activity logs.
• Compliance: Adhere to company policies and legal guidelines to ensure operational standards.
• Safety Maintenance: Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly environment within the warehouse facilities.

Candidate Specification:

• Health and Safety: Commitment to always adhering to health and safety standards.
• Quality Assurance: Ability to check the quantity and quality of incoming and outgoing goods.
• Equipment Management: Competence in equipment maintenance and inventory control.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with the ability to effectively operate and control warehouse equipment.
• Critical Thinking: Capable of problem-solving and making informed decisions regarding stocking, stacking, and packing processes.

Personal Qualities:

• Adaptability: Flexible and open-minded with a positive attitude.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills with fluency in English.

This is a temporary position40 hours per week: Monday - Friday. 7am 4pm or 8am - 5pm

£12.00 per hour

Due to location you would be required to be a car owner/ driver -this role is not commutable via public transport.

If this role is of interest then please click apply or call Gemma on 01869 321322

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you looking for temporary work as a Warehouse Operative in Bicester? Look no further than Workchain! We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our client in the Industrial industry. This role will involve a range of responsibilities including picking and packing orders, loading and unloading goods, operating machinery, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.Key Responsibilities:- Picking and packing orders accurately and efficiently- Loading and unloading goods from delivery vehicles- Operating machinery such as forklifts or pallet jacks- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment- Following health and safety procedures at all timesQualifications:- Previous experience working in a warehouse environment- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment- Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team- Forklift license (desirable but not essential)The pay rate for this role is £11.44 per hour. To apply for this position, please visit our website at workchain.co.uk and complete the online application form. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leading company in Bicester as a Warehouse Operative! Apply now!

Job Title: Warehouse Operative Location: Bicester Type: Permanent Industry: Industrial Salary: £11.44 per hour Are you looking for a permanent position as a Warehouse Operative in Bicester? Workchain has an exciting opportunity for you to join a reputable company in the Industrial sector. Key Responsibilities:- Receiving and checking deliveries- Sorting and storing goods in the warehouse- Picking and packing orders for dispatch- Loading and unloading vehicles- Using warehouse equipment and machinery safely- Keeping the warehouse clean and organized Qualifications:- Previous experience working in a warehouse environment- Ability to work efficiently and accurately- Good communication skills- Strong attention to detail - Willingness to follow health and safety guidelines If you possess these qualifications and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply only at workchain.co.uk by completing the online application form. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your career as a Warehouse Operative in Bicester. Apply today!

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Warehouse Operative in Bicester? Look no further! Our client in the Industrial industry is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team on a permanent basis. Key responsibilities:- Picking and packing orders- Loading and unloading deliveries- Maintaining a clean and organized warehouse- Using equipment such as pallet trucks and forklifts safely- Working efficiently to meet deadlines- Following health and safety guidelines at all timesQualifications required:- Previous experience in a warehouse environment is preferred- Strong attention to detail- Ability to work well in a team - Good communication skills- Valid forklift license (desirable)The pay rate for this position is £11.44 per hour. Interested candidates should apply exclusively through our website at workchain.co.uk by completing the online application form. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply now!

Age UK have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive shop team in Bicester, Oxfordshire.

Our fantastic Bicester store offers a range of high-end brands and vintage clothing, raising funds toward some of the vital services and support provided by the charity.

The successful candidate of this multi-faceted role will manage a dedicated team of employees and volunteers, providing a high-quality retail service, aiming to surpass targets and expectations, ensuring every customer has a great shopping experience.

Our Bicester store, based in Deans Court Shopping Centre is surrounded by excellent amenities with a fantastic volunteer base.

If you are an experienced Store Manager with passion for Retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, then this could be the role for you.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• A 35 hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
• A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
• Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
• Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
• Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Searching for your next adventure? Looking to join a growing company with great prospects? Then come and join one of the UK’s largest outdoor retailers as a Store Manager.

Please note this role is 40 hours per week on a fixed term contract until January 2025.

As part of the Outdoor and Cycle Concepts group, Cotswold Outdoor is joined by Runners Need and Snow + Rock to support outdoor enthusiasts by providing excellent customer service and a range of products from world leading brands, all whilst promoting and encouraging sustainability!

How will you make an impact?

Our Store Managers drive the customer journey in our stores and deliver a memorable retail experience by:

• Leading, motivating, and mentoring the store team to adopt a customer first approach
• Performing core retail operational procedures relating to inventory and stock, audits, and banking
• Presenting the store to a high standard in line with the brand visual merchandising guidelines, including implementing seasonal promotions and campaigns
• Communicating with our People and Product Development team to provide your team with opportunities for development and progression
• Demonstrating your understanding of KPI’s and performance metrics to analyse and improve your store’s performance
• Recruiting, training, and onboarding new colleagues with support from our People Resourcing team

You’ll fit right in if you:

• Have experience running a store including budgeting and planning, operational activities, and visual merchandising
• Lead with a customer first approach and are happy to advise and help customers find the perfect product for their adventure
• Know how to build and develop a great team who share your passion for customer service and the outdoors
• Strive to continuously develop and improve yourself, the store, and your team

What’s in it for you?

Colleagues make a company, so we believe in offering a total reward package that’s more than just base salary. As part of the O&CC team you’ll receive:

• Base salary of £30,000 per annum (pro rata)
• 40-60% discount across our range of products
• 33 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday (pro rata)
• Company pension scheme
• Access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it’s supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday - there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance

But there's more, for a full list of what we offer at O&CC check out our website - Rewards And Benefits – Outdoor and Cycle Concepts (oandcc.com)

Applications from all genders and backgrounds are encouraged.

O&CC aims to be an inclusive employer, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a better organisation for our employees and customers, creating a learning environment and organisational culture that leverage diversity, allowing us all to flourish and keep our business growing.

This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Your application will be held in our recruitment database and processed in line with our privacy policy, visible on our website.

South Central Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust is currently looking to recruit a full time (37.5 hours per week) Purchase Ledger Assistant.

The successful applicant will will need to have a calm and professional manner, excellent attention to details, excellent keyboard skills and have the ability to work within a team environment

Input of suppliers’ invoices to the Trust’s computerised Purchase Order.

Operation of the purchase ledger payments system.

Operation of BACS payment system for accounts payable.

Dealing with and clearing supplier’s telephone and email queries and reviewing supplier statements.

Ensuring correct and appropriate recovery of all VAT where allowable by HMRC guidance.



Interviews will be held on the 21st October 2022.

Benefits we offer:
• Holiday entitlement is 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Access to continual professional development and opportunities within SCAS and the NHS.
• Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing.

About Us

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of emergency, urgent care and non-emergency healthcare services, along with commercial logistics services.

The Trust delivers most of these services to the populations of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire as well as non-emergency patient transport services in Surrey and Sussex.

We serve a population of over 7 million and answer over 500,000 urgent calls a year. We employ 4,551 staff who, together with over 1,100 volunteers, enable us to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.



Maintaining an efficient filing system for all payment documents

Liaising with budget holders to resolve queries where required

Ensuring timely flow of outstanding invoices from budget holders

Ensuring appropriate coding and authorisation of all payments

Closure and reconciliation of monthly purchase ledger and production of reports

Assisting as required with miscellaneous office duties as directed by the Financial Services Manager, including assisting other areas of the Finance Department during periods of annual leave/staff absence.



For more information, please view the attached job description.


This advert closes on Friday 31 May 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the Role

Permanent 37 Hours per week

(Will include working weekends on a rota basis)

£13.57 per hour-18yr and over

Your inspirational leadership will make our store a great place to work for your team. Somewhere they can be themselves and progress in a rewarding career with a company that always looks to promote talent internally.

You’ll be in competition with sites of outstanding natural beauty, but you’ll nevertheless aim to make visiting our stores a highlight of every customers’ day. That’s a challenge you’ll take on every day by driving standards among your team and setting goals for their ongoing development.

Deputising for the Store Manager when required, you’ll use sales figures as your guide as you help them develop strategies for recruitment and stock management as well as a labour model aligning resource to demand. As you do that, you’ll ready yourself to make the step up to being the manager for real when the time comes.

About You

You’ll be able to win over the team straightaway with your passionate and energetic approach to what you do. An experienced hand in retail management, you’ll know how to get the best out of your team members and assist their development with training that will keep them motivated and always improving.

By looking analytically at performance, you’ll be able to identify ways to make us better at what we do so we can smash KPIs and move forward as a better retailer. You’ll want to get creative and make a real difference with your next career move—at Lakeland we’re ready for you to do exactly that.

About Lakeland

Founded in the early 60s, we're still a family-owned business with the same strong values of quality and customer care now as when we first started. From selling plastic bags for home freezing from the Rayner family garage in Windermere, to over 4000 kitchen and home products today, Lakeland has grown to the extent that we now send out thousands of parcels a day from our Kendal despatch centre, and we have stores nationwide, stretching from Aberdeen to Exeter, with more in the pipeline..

Benefits

There are many benefits to being part of the Lakeland team. Other than being part of a huge and happy working family, our colleagues are rewarded with a competitive salary, discretionary bonus scheme and a group personal pension plan.

There are 29 days’ paid holiday (including bank holidays) and generous discounts on our products. We offer a great retail environment, and the chance to be part of a team who like to work and socialise together.

Apply now

A opportunity has come up to join our Client based in Bicester as a Warehouse Operative on a Temp to Perm basis.

As a Warehouse Operative you will be join a small dynamic team in the day to day operations of the Warehouse.

Your duties will inclide, but not limited to

- General Warehouse operations
- Handling stocking (lifting and moving up to 25kg)
- Checking inbound deliveries labels
- Labelling and sorting outbound deliveries
- General upkeep of the Warehouse

Hours of work
Monday to Friday 40 hours a week
Monday to thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 4pm

The right candidate the position can go Permanent.

You will require a full CV, and the candidate will be shown around the facility before starting.

If you are interested please submit your full CV

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

To deliver a strategic procurement service through engagement with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that Trust requirements (appropriate to category areas of responsibility) are processed and transacted in accordance with Trust policy and procedures; through requisitioning and purchase order placement processes, and associated purchase orders are raised in accordance with Trust policy and procedures and that such goods and services ordered are delivered to the right quality, quantity, time and price while working to ensure lowest total acquisition (in-life) costs are achieved to the benefit of the Trust. To implement procurement strategy for assigned areas of the strategic plan and ensure that performance management systems are operating effectively to meet governance and achieve goals while ensuring local, regional and national sourcing options are integrated within category management opportunities and key performance objectives are identified and strategies are in place to enable procurement performance to be monitored across the local health economy. To ensure all procurement activities operate in full accordance with legal (UK PCR legislation), environment and sustainability requirements. Awareness and implementation of opportunities under NHS Supply Chain Government Procurement Service and other strategic sourcing organisations. Identification and management of risk throughout national and local procurement initiatives. To support the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings across the Trust, by analysing current expenditure in specific categories and supporting those categories managed by Category Managers to support the development of procurement strategies while considering the near, mid and longer-term perspectives of the Trust. To meet customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money, through compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by actively managing the market place through development of key strategies for supplier and contract management.8. To ensure contract compliance in allocated categories, pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets. Coverage of up to £70m non pay spend comprising all commercial spend within the Trust to ensure strategies that deliver value for money and improved services. To provide high expert knowledge and skill to ensure procurement and supply chain departments benefit from application of best practice and risk management philosophies. To make recommendations as to the products and services to purchase in conjunction with clinical and user networks. To maintain benefits tracking/contract compliance data basis to ensure levels of savings are implemented and delivered. To undertake work related to the procurement of goods and services within category area of responsibility, in an efficient and effective manner, ensuring that all recording procedures undertaken by the post holder, or overseen by the post holder, either manual or electronic, are accurate, that unit recording procedures are followed, that audit trails are clear, and that all information generated in the department is recorded, stored or disposed of according to Trust policy and in accordance with legislation To ensure that all Trust systems and records are maintained in an efficient and effective manner in respect of supplier related information and performance management requirements in accordance with Trust policy. To collect, collate and analyse information to provide statistical and financial information as requested by the Head of Procurement to support monthly and annual reporting procedures, using spreadsheets, databases etc. manipulating the data in an appropriate manner To respond to all stakeholder enquiries appropriately, liaising with internal and external parties, explaining contractual issues, negotiating with suppliers in relation to contract price, delivery dates, product specification, contracted requirements etc. To assist with the sourcing of products within category areas of responsibility when requested, using databases and information sources as appropriate, preparing information for the reporting process when appropriate To maintain good lines of communication with members of the Trust, stakeholders, suppliers and contractors, explaining contractual issues and statutory regulations related to procurement and supplies to non supplies staff, stakeholders, and relevant others, in a clear and informative manner To ensure that the workplace is clean and tidy and that any hazards or risks are either removed, signed or reported appropriately and to ensure that the register of COSHH data is maintained in the unit To ensure that Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines are implemented, maintained and observed at all times in the department, informing the Head of Procurement of any discrepancies To undertake general administration duties appropriate to this role, for example, sickness reporting, time sheet recording, general office duties etc. To ensure that staff are able to work in a safe and conducive working environment ensuring that Health and Safety procedures are adhered to at all times, including the movement of heavy articles, the disposal of clinical or hazardous waste, the movement of drugs etc There are occasions when staff agree to take on additional roles which are not specifically part of the main job role This job description is not comprehensive but contains the main responsibilities and functions of the post. Other reasonable duties may be required, in accordance with operational need.