Total 13 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Cambridge, CB6 1DN

Job Description

We are looking for a procurement manager to lead the development and delivery of the Council’s Procurement Team and to ensure that the Council’s procurement of goods and services delivers best value.

Working in Midlothian presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to take us forward in our desire to be a high performing , citizen focussed and modern local authority. As the fastest growing local authority in Scotland, the Procurement Manager will promote a culture of collaboration, co-operation, partnership, innovation and empowerment to support the re-imagining of future service delivery. Working in partnership with elected members and the Council’s leadership team, you will have responsibility for developing and implementing the Procurement Strategy and supporting the procurement of a range of innovative capital projects.

KNOWLEDGE:

The jobholder must have a degree level qualification and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing. S/he must demonstrate substantial experience of managing procurement and developing arrangements including policy development and corporate level negotiations.

(In exceptional circumstances membership of the CIP with substantial and extensive relevant experience at a senior level leading procurement strategies would be an acceptable alternative to the degree level qualification for appointment, but the jobholder would be expected to achieve a degree level qualification within a specified period).

Ideally the jobholder will have experience of offering professional procurement advice at an executive level and a proven track record of initiating, managing and delivering major change.

To be competent in the post requires the jobholder to develop an understanding of the Councils Strategic aims, the Councils performance criteria, procurement objectives and service demands and be able to respond to government consultation on procurement and identify the impact of new procurement legislation and regulation.

CLOSING DATE - Monday 2nd December 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - week beginning 9th December 2024

Requirements

Position Title: Procurement Manager

Post Number: RAE0096

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £58,966.99 per annum.

Responsibilities

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by the council.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
You will be working as part of an established public sector organisation alongside colleagues in procurement and finance.

Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to join our local clients' team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public sector procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Responsibilities include overseeing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving cost-effective purchasing strategies.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you must possess strong analytical skills to evaluate procurement processes and identify cost-saving opportunities using PCR15. Excellent negotiation abilities are essential for securing favourable terms with suppliers. The candidate should be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with various departments and stakeholders. Additionally, the candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently to drive efficient and effective procurement strategies.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available with an immediate start

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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About The Role
What you’ll be doing:

- Working with the Store Manager, you’ll share joint responsibility for the day to day running of the store
- You’ll be leading by example, co-managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff
- You’ll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets
- With a commitment to offering honest advice, you will build rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice

What you’ll need - skills and experience:

- Proven experience in a retail customer service orientated or sales environment
- Supervisory or junior management experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment
- You’ll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range
- Proven ability to sell some or all of our product range
- Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service to all of our customers
- Proven experience in achieving sales targets
- You'll be a confident, enthusiastic team player
- Your personal skills should include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy
- You’ll possess a high degree of self motivation and a can-do attitude
- You’ll demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as co-leader of the team

Benefits
What you’ll get in return for your commitment:


- Staff Discounts
- Healthcare Cash plans
- A company pension scheme
- Life Cover
- Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services
- Discounts on 100`s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping
- Role specific training and development
- Proactive promotion of internal candidates
- Paid Breaks
- Free Tea & Coffee

About The Company
Where you’ll be working:
Machine Mart are the UK’s leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With stores nation-wide and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website: www.machinemart.co.uk

Assistant Store Manager Opportunity:

Lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value everyday!

As an Assistant Store Manager, you are the vital link between the Store Manager and the store team. You're assuming a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of both your team and the customers' journey within the community you serve. Your day-to-day actions drive sales and allow you to use your creative flair when merchandising on and off plan to showcase our amazing value on GM and FMCG products within the store, creating an environment where our core values of love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros) come to life.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why Choose Us?

A member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme acknowledging your contributions to our success.
Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to a Retail Manager Level 3 qualification through an apprenticeship.
Comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes, setting you up for success.
Rota’s are scheduled four-weeks in advance, creating a culture that cares for your life outside of work.
Holiday allowance increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days), plus an extra day for your Birthday.
Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance.
In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague online benefits portal.
All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues.
Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being.

Your Impact:

Love our customers:
Customers are at the forefront of everything we do. You are a role model in delivering excellent customer service consistently to the highest of standards.
Always going above and beyond for our customers, whether greeting them, assisting them, or jumping on the checkouts – Keeping our 'two is a queue' initiative in mind.

Care for our colleagues:
Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
Work alongside the Store Manager to help support the team around you.
Managing new colleagues' inductions and collaborating with supervisors to drive ongoing training and development through on-the-job coaching.

Protect the pounds (and euros):
Leading daily huddles to ensure commercial objectives, including sales, service, and shrink, are communicated, and achieved.
Ensure all our products are priced, merchandised and maintained to ensure the store runs smoothly.

Ready to Join Us?

This opportunity is for those ready to make an impact in a vibrant retail environment. We'd love to hear from you if you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel. Apply now and take your first step in a fulfilling career with us.

About us...

From one store in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990 to more than 850 across the UK and the Republic of Ireland today, Poundland & Dealz has developed a reputation for offering top brands and quality own-brand products at an amazing value. We sell everything from food and drink to DIY, pet products to stationery, not forgetting our very own fashion brand, PEP&CO. We have recently invested £45 million in the business, opened new stores and revamped existing ones. We’re on an exciting journey, and you can be a part of it.
We’re part of a much larger group in Europe called Pepco which has 3,000 stores in 17 territories serving 50 million shoppers, and the size of our business means there are so many opportunities for you to come and join us. From our retail stores to our support and distribution centres, everywhere you see Poundland and Dealz, you’ll find passionate and knowledgeable colleagues delivering amazing service to our customers. Once you’re part of our family, we’ll give you everything you need to be the best you can be, from training to coaching and mentoring. Our seven core values and seven leadership principles steer how we do business. They give us the building blocks to create a culture where everybody thrives, and sustainability is at the top of our agenda.

Job Description

We are looking for a procurement manager to lead the development and delivery of the Council’s Procurement Team and to ensure that the Council’s procurement of goods and services delivers best value.

Working in Midlothian presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to take us forward in our desire to be a high performing , citizen focussed and modern local authority. As the fastest growing local authority in Scotland, the Procurement Manager will promote a culture of collaboration, co-operation, partnership, innovation and empowerment to support the re-imagining of future service delivery. Working in partnership with elected members and the Council’s leadership team, you will have responsibility for developing and implementing the Procurement Strategy and supporting the procurement of a range of innovative capital projects.

KNOWLEDGE:

The jobholder must have a degree level qualification and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing. S/he must demonstrate substantial experience of managing procurement and developing arrangements including policy development and corporate level negotiations.

(In exceptional circumstances membership of the CIP with substantial and extensive relevant experience at a senior level leading procurement strategies would be an acceptable alternative to the degree level qualification for appointment, but the jobholder would be expected to achieve a degree level qualification within a specified period).

Ideally the jobholder will have experience of offering professional procurement advice at an executive level and a proven track record of initiating, managing and delivering major change.

To be competent in the post requires the jobholder to develop an understanding of the Councils Strategic aims, the Councils performance criteria, procurement objectives and service demands and be able to respond to government consultation on procurement and identify the impact of new procurement legislation and regulation.

CLOSING DATE - Monday 28th October 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - week beginning 11th November 2024

Requirements

Position Title: Procurement Manager

Post Number: RAE0096

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £56,917.94 per annum.

Responsibilities

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by the council.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Purpose of the position

To work as a key member of a cross functional project team, alongside other key senior project roles accountable for managing and reporting all supplier and subcontractor delivery performance (cost, quality and delivery). A key aspect of this position will be to ensure that material cost is managed to the budget baseline and supplier/subcontractor compliance is managed to ensure delivery of contractual deliverables and identifying and mitigating all risks that may affect this.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the relationship with all key suppliers across the project

• Ensure clear alignment between Marshall and all Suppliers on all key contractual deliverables and documentation as Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work and Schedule of requirements.

• Chair regular project reviews with all appropriate suppliers invited all necessary functional leaders as required

• Manage any non-compliances of suppliers to the contract seeking specialist support from the Bid Procurement Team or Category Team as required

• Tracking and regularly review supply and supplier risks against the programme

• Negotiate and agree variations to the contract baseline, in conjunction with the key functional leaders

• Provide monthly status reports to functional and business leaders

• Ensuring all suppliers execute their responsibilities under the contract

• Validate and approve supplier payments in accordance with the contract

Tasks:

• Develop and sustain strong relationships with all key project, business and functional stakeholders and be able to brief at all levels status of cost, supply status and supply risk for all suppliers & subcontractors with the scope of the project(s)

• Provide weekly 4-Box reports detailing Successes Opportunities Failures and Threats (SOFT) to key functional and project leaders

• Chair key development review meetings with key suppliers to ensure alignment to contractual deliverables.

Capability

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong Communication Skills

• Awareness of Project Management

• Strong Negotiator

• Excellent Commercial acumen

• Ability to multi-task

Technical Competencies:

• Experience in project and/or subcontractor management, as part of a development contract

• Awareness of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software ideally IFS

Certification:

• APM certified - an advantage

• CIPS - not essential

Experience:

• Successful track record of managing a variety of suppliers / contracts

• Produced multi-year Category Strategies for relevant areas of spend

• Cross functional working

• International supplier management

Benefits:

·Competitive salary, 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)

·Pension contributions up to 9%, healthcare cash plan for you and your children, extensive flexible benefit program.

·Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909.

About Marshall

Marshall is an independent, family-owned UK company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward.

Whether that is supporting global armed forces to deliver mission-critical activities, keeping the UK distribution industry on the road, creating new sustainable communities where people can live and thrive, or developing the next generations of industry talent - we are incredibly proud to have been building extraordinary futures since 1909.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Here at Edinburgh Woollen Mill we have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager based in our Horningsea store.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months of you wish to do so.
As Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial ‘retail manager’ who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.
As Store Manager, you will be expected to:
•Drive sales through your team
•Manage the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.
•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Commercial awareness
•Excellent leadership credentials
•An ability to drive sales through your team
•Good training and development capabilities

We are looking for a Assistant Store Manager to join Team OB in our Bromley store.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will work alongside your Store Manager to enhance sales and motivate your team. Reporting to the Store Manager, you will bring enthusiasm, positivity, and joy to the store by inspiring your customers and colleagues and maximising sales.

This will be a flexible contract, meaning you will have a fixed number of hours you will work per week across a variety of days and shifts. Your rota will be communicated to you in advance by your line manager, and we are open to having conversations about working flexibly.

A bit about us …

At Oliver Bonas (OB), our values of Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind are integral to everything we do. Collaboration, imagination, curiosity, and teamwork are key to our success, and everyone has their part to play in making OB a special place to work.

Having fun is key, and a playful and positive approach creates an optimistic environment. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we are serious about what we do.

Our team knows their stuff. They’re confident and creative and unafraid to challenge convention to find solutions, taking accountability for their actions, but always with kindness and humility.

More about the role …

OB Assistant Store Managers will:

• Analyse a variety of reports to measure the success of the store and team.
• Work with KPIs to evaluate the store’s performance and identify development areas.
• Lead by example and provide guidance to all team members, making sure their personal objectives and the store’s objectives are being met.
• Work alongside the store manager to ensure the team delivers exceptional customer experiences.
• Support your store manager with progress meetings and appraisals in a timely manner for all team members and carry out the meetings where appropriate.
• Work with your team to develop and support their career progression.
• Follow company guidelines for all cash handling including till transactions and cashing up.
• Make sure the team always adhere to OB operational standards.
• Have an approachable yet authoritative written and verbal communication style, in-keeping with the Oliver Bonas tone of voice.

Bonas Benefits:

• Generous employee discount up to 60% off all OB products
• Free access to our 24 hour employee assistance programme with Care First – offering financial, emotional and vocational support
• Flexible holiday – 30 days (including bank holidays) – increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Annual discretionary profit related bonus scheme
• Free membership for our Westfield Health Cash Plan or Private Medical
• Auto-enrolment into our pension plan
• Refer a Friend incentive
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Voice network and EDI team
• Mental Health First Aider support
• Education and support throughout Looop eLearning platform
• Free refreshments and treats in store

What we look for:

• Experience in team management.
• Positivity, vibrancy and ready to take on anything.
• Someone who’s kind, helpful and considerate towards customers and team members alike.
• Exceptional organisation skills and natural multi-tasking ability.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ambition, resourcefulness and someone who’s looking for opportunities to learn more.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at OB

At Oliver Bonas, our promise is to do our bit to make living a joyful experience and give cause for optimism. This promise is central to our work in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). To bring joy to others, we must first ensure everyone at OB feels valued, included and most importantly, can be themselves at work.

It is important to us that our brand reflects wider society and the communities in which we operate. As a result, we welcome all eligible applicants for this role however we are particularly interested in speaking to eligible candidates from the Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage communities.

Oliver Bonas is a Disability Confident Committed employer under the Disability Confident employer scheme.

To read more about our ED&I commitments, head over to the EDI page on our website: https://www.oliverbonas.com/meet-the-team/diversity

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Store Manager - Histon Road, Cambridge
Location: Histon Road, Cambridge, CB4 3HL
Salary: £31,900 - £37,500 plus great benefits
Contract: Permanent


We're looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time Store Manager role comes with a competitive salary and brilliant benefits package.

As a Store Manager, you'll help to deliver the store purpose by guiding the commercial and community strategies in your store. You'll also lead your team and show them how to make shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, you'll help them to grow and learn so they can show our customers, colleagues and members the difference Co-op brings to local communities.

In this role, you can expect to:

* Empower your team to deliver great service, personally promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members
* Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views
* Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential
* Make sure the store is safe, legal and operational
* Manage and optimise your store's commercial performance, recruit new team members and manage HR processes

You'll need experience of guiding and developing a team and working in a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, and you should be able to coach, motivate and inspire your team. You'll also need:

* Resilience and great problem solving skills
* The ability to understand and analyse commercial information
* Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with delivery of store activities

In return for your passion and commitment, you'll get a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus (based on personal and business performance), 36 days holiday including bank holidays (rising with service) and 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round. You'll also get:

* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Wagestream app - giving access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Coaching and training to support your career development

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

Location: Cambridge
Hours per Week: 39 hours 
Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview 
Salary: Up to £31,850 per annum, plus generous bonus scheme 

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Store Manager to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Store Manager would ensure standards are maintained, audit processes are followed, and customer service and sales standards are the best on the high street. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SMs are aspiring to their teams as they lead the way to success and build connections with the local community.  

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Enhanced policies such as company sick pay, maternity/parental/adoption leave and pregnancy loss. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Do you have 2+ years of retail management experience? 
· Do you thrive in a rewarding, fast paced environment?  
· Do you take pride in leading a team to success?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for! 

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

Location: 2 Cambourne Retail Park , Cambourne, CB23 6HQ

Hours/Work pattern: 37.5 hours per week (five days out of seven)

Contract: Permanent

Do you have a passion for retail and experience in a customer facing role? It's an exciting time right now in retail at the BHF and we’re looking for proactive and driven Assistant Store Manager to join our store team in Cambourne.



About the role:

Leading by example and confident working within a fast-paced retail environment, our Assistant Store Managers contribute towards the success of their stores by:

Ensuring highest standard of customer service
Achieving targets and maximising sale
Maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising
Maximising multi-channel and online sales
Supporting the store manager to actively recruit volunteers
Achieving expectations within campaign activities
Working with the manager to generate stock
This position is for 37.5 hours and includes some weekend working on a rota basis.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who has the innovation and commercial awareness to encourage new ideas, creating an enjoyable working environment for colleagues by motivating, supporting and training the team to perform to their greatest potential. Comfortable using MS Office and various POS systems, you will have experience in a customer facing role either in retail, hospitality or service industries.

Why join the BHF?

We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

Our generous staff benefits include:
38 days annual leave
25% staff discount
Health cash plan
Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
Life assurance
Discount options for gym membership
Discounts with a range of retailers

Why join Marshall in this role?

The Senior Procurement Manager will be key in driving the strategic procurement for critical product categories. This is to create value through establishing key partnerships outside of Marshall, improving our process interacting with Marshall key stakeholders and achieving best in class value for money.

You will lead a team of Senior Commodity Managers and develop a strategic approach to support product standardisation across global market. Improve procurement processes across the global organisation for both inventory and non-inventory items and drive procurement savings.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

• Leads the global strategic sourcing efforts for direct material for Marshall Land Systems globally (Europe and North America)
• Identifies cost savings opportunities, coordinates and facilitates their implementation to contribute to Marshall Land System's cost reduction target
• Develops, enriches and drives commodity strategies to support product standardisation across global markets
• Leads the efforts of the Commodity team in terms of strategic sourcing, supplier selection, contracting, and relationship management
• Work with the sales and business development team to establish material cost that will be used for customer commercial offers
• Plays an integral role in the establishment of the new supply-chain in Canada, aligning with the business strategy and objectives, and with the development and launch of our standardised product range
• Is responsible for the management, development, learning and coaching of the Commodity Management team - including the introduction of Key Performance Indicators and individual objectives
• Reports to the Head of Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics, providing status updates on the cost reduction initiatives, and implementation of other internal projects
• Sets the standards in supplier relationship building and management practices aligned with the strategic priorities of the firm - ensuring the supplier base meets quality and delivery requirements and ensuring adherence to standards, policies and practices
• Facilitates the implementation of internal improvement projects, such as policy, processes and procedures updates
• Establishes and maintains close relationships with our Engineering, Quality, MSS, Finance, Project Management and Business Development functional teams
• Aligns supply-chain decisions by being receptive to marketplace changes and needs arising from other business departments
• Interprets data to generate insight and further improve commodity strategy and team performance
• Leverages the Group's corporate agreements and resources to drive cost improvements in freight and material spend
• Ensures use of preferred and Low Cost Region (LCR) and/or Best Cost Region (BCR) suppliers
• Drives information based Insourcing/Outsourcing decisions and associated business cases
• Drives supplier consolidation and rationalization where applicable
• Coordinates visits to the supply-base for sourcing or performance management activities (International travel required)

Apply if you have most of the following:

• Significant Strategic Procurement experience
• Proven line management experience
• In-depth category management and supplier relationship (SRM) experience
• Proven track record of category strategy development and implementation in manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of delivering cost saving initiatives
• Understanding of UK/EU procurement legislation (Canada beneficial but not essential)
• Good working level of Microsoft Office suite and other analytics tools beneficial
• Preferably experience of IFS or working with other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Experience setting up partnership, long term and framework agreements
• Excellent understanding of contract law and ability to negotiate contract terms
• MCIPS or similar qualification

The benefits we will offer you include:

• 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)
• Pension contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance for you and your partner
• Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Paid volunteering leave
• Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools

Additional local needs:

• All offers will be subject to BPSS checks
• This role will require you o be onsite around 70% of the time
• Local and International travel

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About the role

At One Stop Stores we aim to serve local shoppers a little better every day. Being a part of the local community we really can achieve this but it’s our colleagues in store that brings this to life.

In this role, you will greet and welcome our customers warmly, engaging with them to find out their shopping needs, sell the right products to them and make their shopping experience a great one.

As well as having brilliant customer service, you’ll also need to be a team player, making sure that your store is always looking great, with the right products on the shelves and fantastic services on offer.

You will be responsible for

Look after our colleagues: •You will ensure that all of your store team are fully trained. •You will promote and encourage teamwork in your store. •You will have a clear understanding of how your team are performing and there are plans in place to support performance. •You ensure your team are supported and enjoy their job. Look after our customers: •You ensure your team are smart and ready for work. •You stick to my shops “Congestion plan”. •You coach your team to be helpful and friendly. •You coach your team to serve our customers as quick as possible. •You ensure the shop is always full. •You ensure the shop is always clean. •You ensure the shop is priced correctly. Look after the business: •You deliver great retail standards. •You ensure to have a safe and legal store. •You strive for the store to have a Blue/Green store performance board, and strong KPI’s. •You are a great representative for the One Stop brand. •You lead safety awareness in store, following all security procedures to ensure all colleagues and customers are kept safe. •You don’t sell food that is of poor quality and is always in date.

You will need

• You will talk to your colleagues, share knowledge, experiences and best practice.
• You are warm and welcoming with customers and colleagues, putting people at the heart of everything you do.
• You take time to see, hear and recognise others, building strong relationships.
• You act quickly making decisions based on what is right for the customer and colleagues.
• You thrive on change and take people with you to deliver it.
• You have energy and drive to deliver beyond expectations.
• You know how to be at your best.
• You keep your eyes open looking for opportunities to improve my department and store.
• You share ideas and encourage your colleagues to do the same.

What’s in it for you

At One Stop we value our colleagues just as much as our customers, and part of this is the benefits we offer:

• 10% Discount in One Stop & Tesco stores
• Discounted Tesco pharmacy services
• Discounted shopping website
• A great holiday package
• A commitment to your career development
• Community involvement and charity work
• Pension Scheme

One Stop is a subsidiary of the Tesco Group but is operated as a separate business and as such benefits offered will differ between One Stop and Tesco.

One Stop have the right to withdraw the vacancy before the closing date should a successful application be received prior to the closing date. As such we would highly encourage you to submit your application as soon as you can.

About us

Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.

It’s part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we’re proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers again this year.

We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.

But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.

We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers

Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.

For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com

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