Total 21 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Greater London, BR1 1JY

We are looking for several Warehouse Operatives to start immediately.

The successful Warehouse Operatives will have a good level of communication and previous experience working in a Warehouse or Store environments.

Warehouse Operatives will also be required to log and input data into the IT system. Therefore, you must be computer literate.

Warehouse Operatives will be working Monday to Friday and your core hours will be 07:30 - 16:00. Overtime is available and will be paid at a premium.

Warehouse Operative Responsibilities:

These will include tasks such as picking and packing materials, you will also be asked to monitor the flow of materials. You will be required to maintain a clean and safe working environment for you and your colleagues. Additionally, you will be asked to expedite parts to solve any shortage issues and carry out any additional tasks that you may be asked to do.

Warehouse Operative Knowledge & Experience:

• Previous warehouse experience is required
• Computer literate
• Commitment to continuous development
• Capable of lifting 50lbs unassisted
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Forklift experience would be beneficial but not essential

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for Warehouse Operatives in Cheadle, Stockport.

Duties will include:

• Packing leaflets
• Stuffing envelopes
• Labelling

Previous warehouse experience would be beneficial but full training can be provided.

Working Monday - Friday 8am-4.30pm

£11.44 per hour

Long term work leading to permanent for the right candidates.

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer

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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.

About the opportunity...

Store Manager Designate Opportunity: lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value everyday!

As a Store Manager in a dynamic team, you're stepping into more than just a leadership position – you're in a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of your team and the customers you serve. Your day-to-day actions don't just drive sales; they create 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 4 qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
Comprehensive induction plan along with 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) with the option to purchase additional days after two years’ service, plus an extra day off for your Birthday.
In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague benefits online portal
All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues.
Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance.
Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being.

Your Impact:

Love our customers:
Providing the highest levels of customer service goes without saying: coach and guide your store teams to ensure everyone provides an excellent customer experience during every interaction.
Your leadership will be the cornerstone of the store's success, Having the Right People in the right place at the right time.

Care for our colleagues:
Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Working shoulder to shoulder to lead the team around you, knowing that is what gets you up in the morning.
You're not just managing a team; you're developing people, whether it's through upward growth, internal opportunities, or developing their current role.

Protect the pounds (and euros):
Guiding a team that's as passionate about our goals as you are. Make sure your team understands how they contribute to the commercial objectives of the store and the business.
Having a strategic approach to sales, shrink, and service, ensuring the store operates smoothly and efficiently.

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.

About the opportunity...

Store Manager Designate Opportunity: lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value everyday!

As a Store Manager in a dynamic team, you're stepping into more than just a leadership position – you're in a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of your team and the customers you serve. Your day-to-day actions don't just drive sales; they create 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 4 qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
Comprehensive induction plan along with 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) with the option to purchase additional days after two years’ service, plus an extra day off for your Birthday.
In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague benefits online portal
All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues.
Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance.
Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being.

Your Impact:

Love our customers:
Providing the highest levels of customer service goes without saying: coach and guide your store teams to ensure everyone provides an excellent customer experience during every interaction.
Your leadership will be the cornerstone of the store's success, Having the Right People in the right place at the right time.

Care for our colleagues:
Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Working shoulder to shoulder to lead the team around you, knowing that is what gets you up in the morning.
You're not just managing a team; you're developing people, whether it's through upward growth, internal opportunities, or developing their current role.

Protect the pounds (and euros):
Guiding a team that's as passionate about our goals as you are. Make sure your team understands how they contribute to the commercial objectives of the store and the business.
Having a strategic approach to sales, shrink, and service, ensuring the store operates smoothly and efficiently.

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 Title: Warehouse Operative

My client are a leading appliances business spanning multiple sectors, seeking an adaptable and conscientious individual to join their dynamic team in a busy warehouse environment.

Benefits:

* Working Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm. There is a 30 minute unpaid break. 37.5 hours per week
* Overtime: Opportunities for evening overtime as required.

Role Responsibilities:
Picking & Packing:
* Use handheld scanners and pallet trucks to collect various items from around the warehouse.
* Print and attach courier labels to goods.
* Stack items onto pallets to manageable heights.
* Shrink-wrap items onto pallets.
* Strap items onto pallets.
Loading / Unloading Freight:
* Manually hand-ball goods into large vehicles or containers.
* Unload items from vehicles or containers.
General Warehouse Upkeep:
* Sweep aisles.
* Collect empty boxes/pallets from bays.
* Put away stock items not required.
* Remove shrink wrap from certain pallets.


Training:
Ideal candidates will receive training in one or more of the following areas:
* Manual Handling
* Counterbalance Forklift
* Clamp Truck

Qualifications and Skills:
* Experience working in a busy warehouse environment.
* Ability to work well in a team.
* Attention to detail and conscientious work ethic.
* Adaptability to different tasks and responsibilities.
* Physically fit and able to handle manual labour tasks.

Pay rate is £11.44 per hour
Please apply using your CV if interested.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Job

• Ensuring all in house vehicles comply with all legal and contractual requirements
• Motivate and inspire a team of drivers, order pickers and loaders to ensuring our customers receive their deliveries on-time, in full and safely.
• Ensure effective and economic delivery routing
• Keyholding and Duty Management
• The contracted hours for this role are 37 or more

What's in it for you?

Here at Selco, we value our colleagues, and you will be entitled to a whole host of benefits when working with us. We offer a wide range of lifestyle perks, including;

• Free health cash plan, making it easy for you and your family to get the healthcare you need and claim back the costs.
• Profit Based bonus scheme, up to £175 per month.
• Discounts and offers at thousands of retailers, cinemas, restaurants, amusement parks and gyms.
• Generous staff discount on all products sold in store.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday Buying.
• Free life assurance.
• Share save scheme.

At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are limitless. We actively support and encourage internal advancements through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way to help you develop the career path you want.

About Us

Fancy developing your career with the UK's fastest growing builders' merchants? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a 'can do' attitude to help us serve the nation's tradespeople.

We won't pretend it's not hard work and at times a challenging environment however you'll be working with some great people and in return we offer a first-class rewards package.

We're growing year-on-year with no signs of slowing down. With new branches opening their doors nationwide, this is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society. We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.

The Job

• Working as part of a team providing excellent customer service wherever there is interaction with one of our customers
• Using specialist equipment such as the sawmill, paint mixers and forklifts
• We sell building materials, so there will be an element of manual handling, we can make reasonable adjustments if you need them
• Merchandising stock displays and replenishing shelves across the branch
• The contracted hours for this role are 37 or more

What's in it for you?

Here at Selco, we value our colleagues, and you will be entitled to a whole host of benefits when working with us. We offer a wide range of lifestyle perks, including;

• Free health cash plan, making it easy for you and your family to get the healthcare you need and claim back the costs.
• Profit Based bonus scheme, up to £175 per month.
• Discounts and offers at thousands of retailers, cinemas, restaurants, amusement parks and gyms.
• Generous staff discount on all products sold in store.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday Buying.
• Free life assurance.
• Share save scheme.

At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are limitless. We actively support and encourage internal advancements through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way to help you develop the career path you want.

About Us

Fancy developing your career with the UK's fastest growing builders' merchants? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a 'can do' attitude to help us serve the nation's tradespeople.

We won't pretend it's not hard work and at times a challenging environment however you'll be working with some great people and in return we offer a first-class rewards package.

We're growing year-on-year with no signs of slowing down. With new branches opening their doors nationwide, this is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society. We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.

Your new company
You will be working for a globally recognised facilities management business with a footprint in over 100 countries globally. Working within the fleet division, you will help to manage an annual, spending portfolio in excess of £200m p/a.
Your new role
As a Procurement Specialist, you will work closely with the Head of Fleet and Capex Procurement on a day-to-day basis to manage the departments UK spend. You will lead e2e procurement activities from market research and early engagement through to contract signature and ongoing supplier management. You will work to ensure that there is a clear and credible pipeline of future commercial opportunities. You will also have a responsibility to ensure all suppliers meet the minimum compliance and legal requirements to work with the business. You will be the main point of contact for the operational fleet stakeholders on a day-to-day basis.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have previous procurement experience, and knowledge of how the e2e procurement process can be managed. You should be a strong communicator who is able to confidently engage with senior stakeholders across the business. While this role will offer ample room for growth and development, it is crucial that you are able to manage your own workload, with minimal supervision, when required. You should be someone who is eager to develop and make the most of the growth opportunities on offer in this role.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary of up to £37,000 p/a, alongside a host of other benefits, including a fully supported and funded CIPS course. You will be able to work in a hybrid pattern with 2 days a week in the office and the remainder of the time from home.

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Store Manager at Caffè Nero

At Caffè Nero, it’s our people that make us different. That’s why we are looking for warm, positive people who love working with others to come and join us as Store Managers.

We have fantastic opportunities across our stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, and this could be just the right time for you to find out more!

As a Store Manager you will take ownership of your own store, providing great customer service and the best standards of coffee and food. You will pride yourself on keeping your customers happy through fantastic service, whilst growing and developing your own team.

What you can expect:

• Performance related bonus of between £3,500 - £5,500 per annum (dependant on role and store).
• Brilliant training and development to get you up to speed in your role and beyond.
• The opportunity to grow your career and develop personally.
• Unlimited free handmade drinks and up to 75% off food and packaged drinks when you’re on shift.
• 50% off all handmade drinks and 40% off everything else when you’re off shift.
• Recommend A Friend Scheme, giving you the chance to earn up to £750 if you refer new people to join the team.
• Cash Plan Healthcare scheme.
• Length of service recognition.
• Access to our benefits platform, with hundreds of discounts, rewards and offers.

To be successful:

Maybe you're looking to take the next step in your career journey? Perhaps you want a move into the growing world of coffee? You might already be a Store Manager, and love the Caffè Nero brand. Whatever you're doing, if you have experience of leading, developing and nurturing a team in a busy, customer facing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Why choose us?

When you join us, you’re joining a group of caring, supportive and friendly people – whether that’s your team, the regular customers of your café or your community. At the same time as giving fantastic service you’ll have loads of fun along the way, whether that’s at a pizza night, a Caffè Nero Club party or even at the Barista of the Year event. There’s something for everyone.

And it doesn't stop there. The opportunities for development are fantastic. Many of our Area and Regional Managers grew their careers in store, and it's the same for our Head Office teams too.

If you have a great attitude, bags of energy and love interacting with customers then we’d love to hear from you!

At Caffè Nero you can really be you, with us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Job

• Working as part of a team providing excellent customer service wherever there is interaction with one of our customers
• Possessing an up to date Driving licence
• Carrying out multi drop deliveries to our customers in a safe and timely manner
• Adhering to all legislative requirements
• The contracted hours for this role are 37 or more

What's in it for you?

Here at Selco, we value our colleagues, and you will be entitled to a whole host of benefits when working with us. We offer a wide range of lifestyle perks, including;

• Free health cash plan, making it easy for you and your family to get the healthcare you need and claim back the costs.
• Profit Based bonus scheme, up to £175 per month.
• Discounts and offers at thousands of retailers, cinemas, restaurants, amusement parks and gyms.
• Generous staff discount on all products sold in store.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday Buying.
• Free life assurance.
• Share save scheme.

At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are limitless. We actively support and encourage internal advancements through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way to help you develop the career path you want.

About Us

Fancy developing your career with the UK's fastest growing builders' merchant? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a 'can do' attitude to help us serve the nation's tradespeople.

We won't pretend it's not hard work and at times a challenging environment however you'll be working with some great people and in return we offer a first-class rewards package.

We're growing year-on-year with no signs of slowing down. With new branches opening their doors nationwide, this is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society. We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.

The Vacancy

Yours Clothing is a plus size women’s wear retailer that provides the best value on the UK high street and internet. Our continued success comes from us listening to our customers and delivering fashion products at the right price. Our environment is fast paced, ever evolving and full of excitement. Yours Clothing continues to expand and become the number one plus size fashion womenswear retailer in the UK and Europe.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a new Store Manager to join our fantastic team. This role requires a dedication to providing the highest level of customer service to all our customers to ensure they leave happy and keep coming back. You will have a desire to be the best and to display a huge amount of passion and knowledge about our product range to promote our brand.

Duties and Responsibilities

Achieve financial objectives and KPIs by analysing variances and initiating corrective actions
Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements
Maintain outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards
Analysing sales figures and forecasting future sales
Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control
Propose innovative ideas to increase market share
Ensure high levels of customer’s satisfaction through excellent service
Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
Maintain store staffing levels by recruiting, selecting and training employee
Maintain staff performance through coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
The successfully appointed Store Manager will have proven experience in a senior management role in a retail environment, preferably fashion, and be able to demonstrate a track record of exceeding sales targets.

Skills and Experience Required:

Warm, friendly and engaging personality
An energy and enthusiasm to succeed
Highly motivated and a desire to be the best
Results Driven
Proven ability to work well within a team and to use own initiative
Proven record of good attendance and flexibility
Confident and articulate when speaking to customers
Ability to work hard and juggle changing priorities
Ability to adapt to frequent change and a high pressure environment
Outstanding loyalty and commitment to the business
This is Full Time role working 5 days over 7 each week

The Company

Yours Clothing is a retailer that provides the best value on the UK high street and internet for curvy customers. Along with our big and tall menswear brand, BadRhino, our Long Tall Sally brand and our most recent addition, PixieGirl Petites, the business is growing at pace to cater for non-standard sizes on the high street and online.

Our continued success comes from our entrepreneurial thinking and listening to our customers to deliver fashion products at the right price. Our environment is fast paced, ever evolving and full of excitement. Yours Clothing continues to expand and become the number one plus size fashion retailer in the UK whilst continuing to develop our brands into new and exciting niche markets both in the UK and further afield.

Your new company
You will be working for one of Europe's largest food producers and exporters with projects across Europe and Africa. This business manages farmland right across the globe, producing food sold in retail stores across Europe.
Your new role
As the Purchasing Manager, you will be working with a colleague to ensure the correct quantities of goods and services are procured to allow efficient operation of farms across Africa (Senegal, Ghana and Algeria). This will include seeds, grains, fertiliser, machinery and disposable equipment. You will be responsible for a portfolio valued in excess of £100m p/a across the 3 countries. You will be responsible for the e2e procurement process, from supplier research, right through to ongoing supplier management post signature. You will work closely with the wider business to centralise purchasing operations across the 3 countries.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a fluent Italian and English speaker with the ability to conduct all day-to-day activities in either language. Previous experience working within an international farming/agricultural business is vital to allow you to hit the ground running in this role. Experience managing suppliers in African nations would be highly advantageous. You will need to have excellent commercial acumen with an ability to educate internal stakeholders on the value of procurement functions. You should be able to commute to the office in Central London 5 days a week for the first 3-6 months as the team embeds and develops in London.
What you'll get in return
You will be entitled to a base salary of up to £80,000 p/a, alongside 26 days of annual leave (increasing to 28 with service), and an enhanced pension scheme.

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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What's involved with this role:

Interim Procurement Officer - Strategic Procurement Services

Job Ref: Greenwich RQ1418500

Pay Rate: £23.47 per hour PAYE

Hours per week: 35 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

Role Length: This opening assignment is for 5-6 months

City: WOOLWHICH, LONDON

The Council’s procurement team will play the central role in guiding and advising other departments to achieve those twin objectives of achieving social value and value for money from all its procurement exercises.

Operational work for the Procurement Team is split into three categories, People, Place and Resources. Each category has a Category Lead, one or two Category Managers and one or two Procurement Officers. The Procurement Officer will report to the Category Lead for the team in which they are based, and will support the team as well as provide procurement advice and guidance to individual directorates within the Council to ensure that they deliver effective procurement exercises which seek social value outcomes and value for money within a procurement regulatory environment.

The Procurement Officers will initially be responsible for delivering individual work streams within a procurement exercise with the breadth of their responsibility and if not already qualified, be seeking qualified status and membership in Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

Key accountabilities:

Support the Category Lead in providing advice and guidance on the procurement regulatory matters and corporate governance relating to procurement processes to ensure the national and local procurement regulations and police are followed.
Be responsible for leading and managing the tendering and awarding of a portfolio of contracts of up to £5-10m per annum in line with Councils best value duty.
Contribute to the development of a culture of performance management of contracts to ensure maximum value and social value benefits are achieved from contracts within the define service area.
Assist in the development and promotion best practice in supplier relationship management to minimise potential risk to the Council as a result of supplier failing to deliver a contract.
Contribute to the development of the service area’s procurement strategy, setting targets which contribute to medium terms financial savings and other Council’s policies.
Be a critical friend; promoting a commercial approach to contract award decisions, processes and practices and positively influence key stakeholders in achieving efficiencies, effectiveness and economies of scale from procurement exercises.
In the absence of a Category Lead or Category Manager, attend and contribute to key Service Management team (and where relevant, departmental service management teams) meetings that develop a culture of high professional standards and continuous improvement in delivery of contracts
Where appropriate represent the Council at national, regional and sub- regional forums relating to the Procurement matters including the LGA, London Procurement Network Forum, London Tenders Portal, SOPO etc.
Work alongside the Category Lead in ensuring the Council’s procurement Strategy, Social Value Policy and Procedures are continuously developed to meet the changes in national and local policy and best practice in the public sector and the requirements of the Council
Work alongside the Category Lead, interpret government procurement regulations and policies to contribute to the development of strategies, policies and practices that help maintain regulatory compliance and ensure the Council satisfies its duty to achieve best value from its procurement exercises.

Key requirements:

Please provide a one page cover letter including the following information:

Significant knowledge of policies and UK Procurement Regulations driving procurement.
Significant knowledge of the rules and processes relating to the procurement of works, services and goods in a local authority setting.
Must have experience of problem solving and decision making.
Must have demonstrable experience of working in a procurement or other relevant environment.
Have well-developed skills in Excel and use of e-procurement systems.
Have an ability to prioritise own workload and meet strict deadlines with a can-do attitude working the hours required to provide the service.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior officers and other colleagues as well as possessing excellent interpersonal skills.


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Your new company
You will be working for a leading facilities management service provider with an annual turnover in excess of £20b. With a global procurement team exceeding 800 heads, you will be joining a global powerhouse with ambitious growth and transformation plans.
Your new role
As a member of the FM procurement team, you will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to understand and deliver a variety of Hard FM service solutions. You will manage one direct report with a dotted line of 4 regional buyers. You will work closely with the Head of FM Procurement and Senior Category Manager to develop and implement category strategies to improve the service and cost-effectiveness of the Hard FM category.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have extensive knowledge of the FM category, with an in-depth understanding of Hard FM services. You should have experience working within a large matrix organisation and be able to effectively engage and influence both operational and head office stakeholders. You should have experience of managing and developing teams. You should be able to commit to weekly travel to client sites across Greater London to help understand client needs and deliver solutions.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive base salary of up to £75,000 alongside a discretionary annual bonus. You will also be able to work in a hybrid pattern with 2 to 3 days a week from home. You will be eligible for private medical insurance alongside other health and wellness benefits. What you need to do now


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