Total 16 Others level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in SW10 0AA

Location: Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites London Heathrow

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Minimum of 28 days holiday
• Staff meals on duty
• Starting salary above national minimum wage
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As a Storekeeper you will be responsible for receiving and checking the goods received are in a good condition, you will direct the received deliveries to the respective departments. Maintain clear and organised records to ensure all delivery notes and invoices are uploaded on the relevant finance platform and filed accordingly. Your responsibilities will also include stock taking on a regular basis and ensuring delivery areas are clean and always well maintained.

Based in the Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites London Heathrow Bath Road you will be part of a team of passionate people who know that being the best doesn’t always mean working around the clock.

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/west-drayton/lonsn/hoteldetail

https://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/gb/en/west-drayton/lonbr/hoteldetail

What do we need from you?

• Attention to detail: You'll need to be detail-oriented and have the ability to notice even the smallest of discrepancies

• Good communication skills: You'll be able to communicate effectively with kitchen staff and other team members and able to take instructions and ask questions when necessary to ensure a smooth workflow.

• Ability to work in a team environment: You must be able to work well in a team environment and be willing to help other team members as needed. you'll have a positive attitude and be able to work under pressure.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.

Our client, a highly successful international business is looking to appoint an experienced Meat Buyer with specific experience of purchasing large quantities of raw meat - upwards of 5 tons per day, along with the connections and relationships with meat suppliers both in the UK and abroad. With the primary focus on acquiring consistent and large volumes of meat the position requires you to do the same for the acquisition of seafood (tough the tonnage is not as high).

This is a key role ensuring supplies are purchased and the right pricing and delivered on a consistent basis to ensure the production plant runs smoothly and offers salary range of£28,000 - £40,000 plus excellent benefits.

As a Meat Buyer, you will be responsible for managing supplier negotiations, ensuring stock levels are optimally forecasted and will handle all order tracking and customs documentation.

You will be responsible for:

- Maintaining and reviewing purchasing contracts and agreements.

- Researching and complying with food and customs regulations.

- Assist in improving product specifications.

- Communicate with suppliers and internal teams regarding product status.

What we are looking for:

- Previously workedas a Meat Buyeror in a similar role.

- Experience purchasing large meat volumes -circa upwards of 5 tons per day.

- Considerable experience in meat (ideally seafood) purchasing.

- Have connections and relationships with suppliers across the industry.

- Discipline and process knowledge.

- Knowledge of food and customs regulations.

- Strong negotiation skills..

Apply now for this exceptionalMeat Buyer opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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Warehouse Operative
Banbury, Oxford, OX16
Pay rate: £11.44 - £17.16* per hour *overtime* + FANTASTIC DAILY BONUS

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative looking for work? Gi Group are recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to work for a well-known toy distributor, based in Banbury, Oxford, OX16

Warehouse Operative responsibilities:
* Picking and Packing orders
* Visual inspection and quality checking
* Loading, ensure that all loads agree with transport paperwork and are loaded to time, stacked in the correct sequence, and are configured and restrained correctly.
* Working to targets and company standards
* General housekeeping/cleaning of warehouse and packing area

Warehouse Operative required skills:
* Enthusiastic, reliable, and punctual
* Happy to work in a fast paced, target driven environment
* Accept the occasional irregularity of hours to achieve completion of important tasks
* Driven and motivated to achieve targets set
* Punctual and excellent attendance records
* Experience is preferred but full training given so not absolutely necessary

Warehouse Operative Shifts:
* Days - 7:00am - 3:30pm - Monday to Friday
* Afternoons - 3:00pm - 11:00pm - Monday to Friday
* Nights - Sunday (00:00-06:30) & Monday -Thursday (23:00 - 07:00)

Warehouse Operative Pay:
* Day Shift - £11.44 ph
* Afternoons shift - £11.44ph + £10.75 per day shift bonus anything over 4 hours
* Night shift - £11.44ph + £19.69 per night shift bonus anything over 4 hours
* Overtime Rate - £17.16ph if over 40 hours per week has been complete

Warehouse Operative Benefits:
* Free on-site parking
* On-site canteen facilities
* Friendly atmosphere
* Achievable targets
* Regular working pattern
* Overtime available regularly

To be considered for this role as a Warehouse Operative, please apply directly!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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CMA Recruitment Group is working exclusively with a leading supplier of goods to the UK market, in their quest for a Purchase Ledger Clerk. Based in their Chichester offices, the successful candidate will work closely with the supply team, to process a high volume of multi-currency invoices.

What will the Purchase Ledger role involve?

• Match and process purchase ledger invoices to the ERP system;
• Statement reconciliations;
• Preparation of invoices for payment;
• Resolution or queries.

Suitable Candidate for the Purchase Ledger vacancy:

• Previous experience, gained within a fast paced environment;
• Ideally a working knowledge of SAP.
• Accurate and good eye for detail;
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Purchase Ledger:

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme;
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Office based role.
• Free onsite parking;
• Employee assistance programme.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Warehouse Shift Leader - Greenford - £24,082

Own transport required

Retail and Asset Solutions are looking for a warehouse team captain to join our supply chain team on a full-time permanent basis. As a warehouse team captain, you will be responsible for achieving daily auditing targets by checking the accuracy of pallets and cages of stock, before they leave the warehouse, to ensure they meet the delivery requests and no errors have been made.

You will be required to:

• Manage stock accuracy levels within the depot and stock loaded into trailers against drivers' paperwork and check the accuracy of incoming deliveries.
• Delivery Checker's will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator
• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
• Ensure your own and the team's KPI's are met
• Perform and document weekly supervision with each team member
• Monitor audit data to provide performance feedback to each team member regarding
• output and error rates
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

The Position

• This is a full-time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Greenford
• Rate of pay: £24,082 per annum
• Shift patterns: 5 days out of 7 - 8-hour shifts between: 00:00-00:00
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Own transport required

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.

CMA are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger to commence work for a reputable company based in Fareham.
The contract is due to last circa 3 months, however with the company’s continuous growth there could be possibility of an extension.

What will the Purchase Ledger role involve?

• Validate and process supplier invoices for payment via the database as well as manual entry
• Review Purchase Orders
• Reconcile supplier statements to purchase ledger
• Resolving invoice and payment queries
• Setting up new supplier accounts

Suitable Candidate for the Purchase Ledger vacancy:

• Strong experience in a previous role as a Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Good communication skills and ability to build working relationships internally and externally
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Additional benefits and information for the role of Purchase Ledger:

• Free Parking on site

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Your new company
Leading player in the engineering and manufacturing sector, renowned for their innovative solutions and commitment to quality. The team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering exceptional products to their clients.
Your new role
As an Engineering Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in our Purchasing team, driving procurement activities across the business. Your main responsibilities will include negotiating and placing orders for machined components and other direct and indirect products, ensuring that delivery and quality requirements are met by suppliers to meet project deadlines. You will support the implementation of new strategies, policies, and procedures, and become a key stakeholder in the supply chain management process.Key Duties:
* Source and procure materials, components, and services in line with project requirements.
* Negotiate contracts, prices, and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
* Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
* Collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand material requirements and specifications.
* Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier performance.
* Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
* Stay updated with market trends and new products to ensure competitive advantage.

What you'll need to succeed
* Proven purchasing experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
* Understanding of engineering drawings and basic manufacturing processes.
* Previous experience of dealing with procuring Machined Parts and dealing with Sub-Contract suppliers regarding plating and finishing of components.
* Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
* Highly proactive, enthusiastic, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong attention to detail, with an impeccable, thorough and accurate approach.
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
* Full clean driving licence.
Desirable:* Ideally, MCIPS qualified or working towards.




What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary and benefits package including discretionary bonus
* Early Friday finish - 37-hour working week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm).
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Office-based role at our newly refurbished office in Bedford.



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Store Manager

Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 per annum, plus quarterly bonus

Location: Essex Region

Contract Details: Permanent

If you understand the importance of inspiring and nurturing a retail team whilst overseeing day-to-day store operations, then our Store Manager position with Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about running of the store, inspiring first-class customer service with a commitment to going above and beyond to make a customer's day and collaborating with colleagues to achieve sales targets whilst monitoring targets, profits, and losses.

The role

This is a Full time 40 hour per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will occasionally also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 5pm) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.
​

• Oversee day-to-day store operations
• Nurture & develop store colleagues
• Monitor targets, profits & losses
• Form close partnerships with key customers
• Manage stock & customer accounts
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve sales targets
• Inspire first class customer service
• Committed to going above and beyond to make a customer's day

About you

• Store management and performance experience
• A strong track record of reducing wastage and building profits
• Excels at nurturing & developing a team
• Ability to motivate & inspire colleagues
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working style

What we offer

We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:

• fantastic sales-based bonus
• no evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
• up to 50% store discount (including family & friends)
• full training provided and ongoing career development
• a fantastic flexible benefit scheme
• including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres

Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK's largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 230 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands.

However, we aren't just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved 'Investors in People-Gold' for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. ​​

Store Manager

Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 per annum, plus quarterly bonus

Location: Essex Region

Contract Details: Permanent

If you understand the importance of inspiring and nurturing a retail team whilst overseeing day-to-day store operations, then our Store Manager position with Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about running of the store, inspiring first-class customer service with a commitment to going above and beyond to make a customer's day and collaborating with colleagues to achieve sales targets whilst monitoring targets, profits, and losses.

The role

This is a Full time 40 hour per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will occasionally also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 5pm) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.
​

• Oversee day-to-day store operations
• Nurture & develop store colleagues
• Monitor targets, profits & losses
• Form close partnerships with key customers
• Manage stock & customer accounts
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve sales targets
• Inspire first class customer service
• Committed to going above and beyond to make a customer's day

About you

• Store management and performance experience
• A strong track record of reducing wastage and building profits
• Excels at nurturing & developing a team
• Ability to motivate & inspire colleagues
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working style

What we offer

We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:

• fantastic sales-based bonus
• no evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
• up to 50% store discount (including family & friends)
• full training provided and ongoing career development
• a fantastic flexible benefit scheme
• including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres

Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK's largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 230 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands.

However, we aren't just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved 'Investors in People-Gold' for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

CMA is currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger to commence work for a reputable company based in Nursling.

The contract is due to last circa 6 months, however with the company’s continuous growth there could be possibility of an extension.

What will the Purchase Ledger role involve?

• Validate and process supplier invoices for payment via the database as well as manual entry;
• Review purchase orders;
• Reconcile supplier statements to purchase ledger;
• Resolving invoice and payment queries;
• Setting up new supplier accounts.

Suitable Candidate for the Purchase Ledger vacancy:

• Strong experience in a previous role as a Purchase Ledger Clerk;
• Good communication skills and ability to build working relationships internally and externally;
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Purchase Ledger:

• Free Parking on site.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Store Manager, Essex Region

You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you.

The Role

This is a Full time 40 hour per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will occasionally also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 5pm) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.

Their decorator centre in Essex Region is looking for a new Store Manager. With a helping hand from the Assistant Manager, you'll be in charge of day-to-day store operations, monitoring targets, profits and losses, as well as looking after the development, engagement and motivation of store colleagues. You'll also take on an account manager role, forming close partnerships with key customers and ensuring they receive expert advice, exceptional service and a perfect cuppa every time they shop with us.

They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and finds fulfilment in seeing others thrive. An inspiring leader with a track record of delivering excellent results, who's effective at forecasting, skilled at reducing wastage, and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day.

Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills.

Why work for this well-known brand?

They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently.

They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people.

Benefits include:

• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount)
• A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!)
• Sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships)

More about the company

You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Store Manager

Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 per annum, plus quarterly bonus

Location: Essex Region

Contract Details: Permanent

If you understand the importance of inspiring and nurturing a retail team whilst overseeing day-to-day store operations, then our Store Manager position with Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about running of the store, inspiring first-class customer service with a commitment to going above and beyond to make a customer's day and collaborating with colleagues to achieve sales targets whilst monitoring targets, profits, and losses.

The role

This is a Full time 40 hour per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will occasionally also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 5pm) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.
​

• Oversee day-to-day store operations
• Nurture & develop store colleagues
• Monitor targets, profits & losses
• Form close partnerships with key customers
• Manage stock & customer accounts
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve sales targets
• Inspire first class customer service
• Committed to going above and beyond to make a customer's day

About you

• Store management and performance experience
• A strong track record of reducing wastage and building profits
• Excels at nurturing & developing a team
• Ability to motivate & inspire colleagues
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working style

What we offer

We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:

• fantastic sales-based bonus
• no evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
• up to 50% store discount (including family & friends)
• full training provided and ongoing career development
• a fantastic flexible benefit scheme
• including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres

Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK's largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 230 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands.

However, we aren't just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved 'Investors in People-Gold' for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

Monday - Friday
Permanent position
Office based
Immediate start
£27,000 per annum
Must have a background within a similar position - finance assistant, finance officer, purchase ledger

Role and Responsibility:

The role of the Purchase Ledger Clerk is to ensure smooth running of our Purchase Ledger. The Purchase Ledger Clerk will also be expected to develop / maintain establish relationships with key stakeholders, while maintaining existing IT based systems and payment processes. The Purchase Ledger Clerk will report directly to the Finance Director

Purpose of the post:

• To ensure the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger
• To actively assist in the day to day running of the Head Office.
• To prepare and monitor the monthly KPIs for the organisation.
• To be the point of contact for internal and external.
• To undertake project work aimed at improving the service offer and making cost savings.

Main duties of the post: Purchase Ledger Clerk

OVERVIEW

• To undertake generic administrative support for the organisation
• To action responsive repairs reports and monitor until complete as and when required.
• To process all utility and Council tax bills liaising with colleagues and the Finance Team to ensure accurate payments are made.
• To Process invoices establishing a system that verifies, checks and then authorises invoices.
• To process all invoices on the manual and electronic systems - complying with all ISO and audit requirements.
• To oversee the management and maintenance of all electronic and manual filing systems.
• To be the organisations 'champion' on the Housing Management IT system.
• To assist in the external audit processes.
• To assist in the preparation of monthly KPIs across a range of operational activities.
• And undertake all other reasonable duties commensurate with the graded.

Our client is based in Basingstoke, Hampshire and due to a system implementation they have a requirement for an additional team member in their busy Purchase Ledger department. As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for processing all supplier invoices, expenses and miscellaneous payment requests, resolving queries and reconciling supplier accounts across their global markets. Reporting in to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor this role is offered for at least 3 months and will provide the right candidate with some excellent experience.

What will the Purchase Ledger role involve?

• Process both PO and Non-PO supplier invoices;
• Responsible for resolving any price or quantity variances, missing goods receipts and any other exceptions arising on purchase order invoices older than 7 days;
• Manage a busy AP Mailbox of approximately 100 emails a day from suppliers and internal colleagues which will include invoices and queries through to resolution;
• Generate weekly payment cycles using HSBC for various currencies;
• Produce monthly statement reconciliations for key suppliers;
• Assist with new process and systems implementations;
• Work with the O2C Teams to ensure supplier accounts are accurately maintained and postings are rectified for month end;
• Support the Accounts Payable Manager with various projects as required.

Suitable Candidate for the Purchase Ledger vacancy:

• At least 3+ years experience in a similar role;
• Self -motivated and a self-starter, with the ability to build strong relationships and work as part of a team;
• Must be comfortable with high volumes of transactions and be able to manage different work streams and priorities workload;
• Strong attention to detail and strong knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Excel;
• A confident communicator; written and verbal;
• A positive can-do attitude, especially when faced with challenges and time constraints.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Purchase Ledger:

• An excellent working environment;
• An opportunity to work for a fast growing business;
• Onsite parking;
• Flexible working;
• Potential opportunities for growth and progression.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Chelsea and Westminster hospital have an opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking individual to work within our busy Pharmacy Department.

This post will be responsible for the robust management of pharmacy stock and associated systems, to drive efficiencies, reduce cost and reduce avoidable waste. Also to provide IT support with systems management, reporting and data analysis, training and IT innovation implementation.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Operational Management – Inventory management
• Responsible for and lead the quarterly and annual pharmacy stock takes (CW site).
• Ensure the pharmacy stock management policy is fully implemented and monitored to ensure all stock counts are undertaken and associated paperwork is completed and filed (CW site).
• Be responsible for and implement an ongoing programme of analysing, reporting and taking action on low turnover products to reduce the risk of products expiring (cross site).
• Responsible for ensuring EHL (IV fluid managed inventory service) orders are receipted and stock transfers occur to ensure stock holding in both the IV fluid room and on the EHL WellSky location are accurate and up to date.
• Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce avoidable waste (cross site).
• Ensure staff maintain the pharmacy stock storage standards (CW site).
• Responsible for ensuring the full functionality of the Pyxis out of hours cabinet is implemented and used correctly by pharmacy staff to ensure a safe and efficient system (CW site).
• Ensure relevant stock management and related system SOPs are in date (CW site).
• Ensure all eligible suppliers are set up to receive orders electronically via Powergate (CW site).
• Ensure all eligible suppliers are set up to send invoices electronically via Powergate (CW site).
• Ensure the buying office and invoicing teams fully utilise the electronic functions available within Powergate, consistently and accurately (CW site).
• Set up and maintain the electronic system for ordering and receiving IV fluids provided by Eleanor Hospital Logistics (CW site).
• Lead roll out of guided picking and any other new ordering or inventory management solutions (CW site).
• Lead on roll out and enhanced functionality of Pyxis Inventory Connect ® (CW site).

Operational Support – IM&T
• Communicates in a timely manner with external system supplies to effectively troubleshoot system issues, to reduce the impact on the pharmacy service and users.
• Support the IT Pharmacy Systems Manager with operational management of key pharmacy systems through troubleshooting system issues, actioning system information updates / amendments as allocated by the IT Systems Manager.
• Be a point of contact for system issues in the absence of the Pharmacy IT Systems Manager, including for issues relating to certain IT systems within CW Medicines Ltd.
• Be a BD Rowa VMax® superuser and respond to robot alarms and issues.
• Action new drug and cost centre addition and amendment forms.
• Provide support for systems upgrades and associated testing as requested by Pharmacy IT Systems Manager.
• Contribute to ensuring routine and regular checks and housekeeping are performed on defined systems by completing assigned checks.
• Liaise with system suppliers to report issues with systems and work in conjunction with suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, with minimal impact on users and business continuity.
• Support the implementation of pharmacy IM&T developments and innovation by completing project actions as defined by the Pharmacy IT Systems Manager.
• Assist with the writing, updating and checking of IM&T associated policies and procedures.

Finance and resource
• Responsible for ensuring that the Trust is reimbursed by obtaining compensation for off contract purchases when contracted suppliers are unable to supply, under the Department of Health (DofH) Medicines Procurement Supply Chain (MPSC) terms and conditions (cross site). This will require strong negotiation and persuasive skills and require ongoing follow up.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of successful and outstanding claims (cross site).
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of the Trust’s contract variance purchases via EXEND+ (cross site).
• Analyse data held within EXEND+ to support better procurement, driving savings (cross site).
• Produce and present reports as required to the Trust Medicines Optimisation Group.
• Accurately produce monthly drug expenditure reports and send to key pharmacy and finance staff on time.
• Assist with the production and analysis of the monthly drug expenditure report and cover the task in the absence of the Pharmacy IT systems Manager.
• Produce basic reports from pharmacy systems on request and where applicable, using Crystal Reports.
• Work with the Pharmacy Buying Office and Distribution Manager to ensure contracts are implemented on time and all systems are updated accordingly.
• Establish and maintain a system for monitoring pharmacy maintenance contract provided by other companies to ensure they are renewed where appropriate on time associated paperwork is filed.

Staff Management
• Line manage Buying Office and Distribution Manager.
• Be responsible for the appraisal and development review for all staff line managed and deal with any disciplinary or performance issues as necessary.
• Ensure Trust policies on recruitment, sickness absence, equal opportunities, Health and Safety and other national legislation are followed and understood by staff.

Education and Training
• Provide training to new users on defined pharmacy systems.

Other Responsibilities
• Any other duties as reasonably required by the Chief Pharmacist.






This advert closes on Thursday 28 Mar 2024