Total 12 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Swansea, Wales

Welcome to Home Bargains, where exciting opportunities await you in our dynamic world of retail management. As a rapidly growing company, there are always opportunities for passionate individuals to join us and lead our teams to success and be an integral part of our thriving retail community.

As a Store Manager at Home Bargains, you're not just running a store; you're leading a team towards achieving remarkable results. Your role is pivotal in fostering a culture of growth, excellence, and customer satisfaction. You’ll develop a high-performing team dedicated to making your store a success, ensuring every customer leaves happier than they arrived.

Our management structure offers a clear path for career progression and personal development. Join us on this exciting journey and be part of the Home Bargains continued success story.

• £44,200
• Please note, this role requires working across different stores in the Swansea area
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Invest: Grow with Us store management training programme
• Contributable Company pension scheme
• Staff uniform
• 10% store discount

Employee benefits

MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:

• Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
• Free Financial Advice
• Bank your savings into an ISA
• 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low cost voluntary insured health plans

• Develop My People - You're a mentor, motivating your team and helping them achieve. You guide your team with a mixture of passion and insight to deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.
• Deliver for Customers - Your mission is to uphold our customer priorities and ensure your team is aligned with our core service standards, directly contributing to an outstanding customer experience.
• Grow My Business - You're responsible for driving sales, optimizing store layouts, and ensuring product promotions are executed flawlessly. Your strategic vision and commercial acumen play a crucial role in the store's profitability and success.

• Advanced experience of managing small to medium sized retail teams in a fast-moving retail environment to achieve a high weekly sales target
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Prioritise and organise work
  • Customer focus
  • Communicate and motivate others
  • Manage and lead teams
  • Make commercially astute decisions
  • Rapidly problem solve
  • Develop talent

TJ Morris Limited, trading as Home Bargains, is a privately owned, family-run discount retailer offering top brands at the lowest possible prices on the UK high street.

Founded in Liverpool, Home Bargains has grown to over 600 stores, serving more than 5 million customers each week. Our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are rapidly expanding, with plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 locations across the UK. Opening nearly one new store every weekend, we thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

The Job

• Motivating and inspiring a team of colleagues
• Customer communication management is utilised to drive Branch sales
• All sales opportunities and large-scale projects explored to maximise sales and margin
• 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.

Job Title: Store Manager – Designate
Location: Designate Role – willing to travel to a variety of stores within a 1-hour radius of your base location until appointed into a store
Hours per Week: 39 hours
Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, will be discussed further at interview.
Salary: Up to £31,400 per annum

Why Superdrug?

• Are you someone who enjoys inspiring others in your team?
• Do you enjoy seeing them deliver great customer service?
• And are you someone with a good head for business who also knows how to have fun?

The Role

Our Store Managers go beyond just great people management. Their expertise enables us to reach targets and stay competitive. With your passion for products, retail and customers, alongside the pride you take for everyone who works with you, it will be visible for all to see the success you and your team achieve. The team gain expert knowledge from your coaching and share this with our customers which increasing our sales & profits. You will work alongside your Store Manager to lead your team to beat sales and service targets. You will work together to identify and explore opportunities to grow sales, ensure optimum stock range and availability, whilst maintaining strict cost and stock control.

If you like the sound of this, can see yourself managing and motivating others, then this job is for you...

About you

• You love watching others succeed in their careers.
• You thrive when trusted to hit key performance indicators and achieve sales & profit goals, whilst you appreciate the importance of customer service.
• Your previous retail experience with roles such as a Assistant Management or similar, you bring us fresh thinking.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary up to £31,400 per annum
• Up to 25% Bonus of your salary
• 30% Staff Discount
• Up to 33 days Annual Leave
• Competitions throughout the year to win a week’s wages during seasonal events, team nights out and much more
• Excellent training and Internal progression opportunities - Superdrug Store Managers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Area Managers
• Pension & Life assurance
• Reward & recognition scheme and long service awards
• Employee assistance programme with Retail Trust
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

What is a designate role?

In these roles you support us by being willing to travel to a variety of stores locally around your base location based on demand. Think of the exposure you will get and day to day variety! You won’t travel forever; we want these roles to help support future hiring needs and soon you will be ready to jump into a specific store and progress within the business.

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Hungry for a rewarding career? Join Marley Spoon and help us revolutionise the way people shop, cook and eat, across our three exceptional brands: Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, and Chefgood. Recognised by the AFR as one of the Best Places To Work in Manufacturing & Consumer Goods, we offer flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive work environment. Make a difference and apply for our Warehouse Manager role today.

As Warehouse Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing all inventory and inbound activities, ensuring the maintenance of optimal stock levels, streamlining processes to reduce waste, and improving inventory accuracy. In close collaboration with our Finance, Sourcing and Supply Chain teams, you will be leading inventory strategies that align with business goals and drive continuous improvement efforts at our Fulfilment Centre in Wetherill Park (NSW 2164).

Your role:

• Drive efficiency and accuracy in warehouse & inventory control and management processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement warehouse & inventory strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage the inventory team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Analyse inventory data to identify trends and optimise inventory levels.
• Implement inventory tracking systems and processes to improve traceability and reduce shrinkage.
• Lead inventory-related projects and initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

This is you:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse & inventory management, preferably within a similar industry
• Proven track record of improving inventory accuracy and efficiency
• Experienced in using inventory management systems, ERP, Microsoft Office, and Google Sheets
• Collaborator who works well across teams and functions
• Naturally organised with excellent attention to detail

• Enjoy discounted Marley Spoon boxes, conveniently delivered to your doorstep.
• Access an extra 6 days of Annual Leave per year.
• Get formal training and development with 5 paid training days each year.
• Experience autonomy in every role - act in an environment where we get things done without having formal hurdles. 
• Take advantage of free on-site parking, making your workday hassle-free.
• Immerse yourself in a workplace characterised by flat hierarchies and great team spirit.
• Thrive in an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace where over 50 nationalities come together.
• Unlock the opportunity to learn and explore across different functions and departments, nurturing your continuous growth and development.
• Get 24/7 support for your health and well-being through Sonder, ensuring you're at your best both in and out of the office.
• Take advantage of our generous Parental Leave scheme, which includes $7.5k childcare pay for eligible employees.

Our mantra is that growth is a shared journey #WhenYouGrowWeGrow. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment where everyone can flourish and achieve their full potential. 

If you're intrigued by what you've read and eager to learn more, take a look inside our company culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSI4cTKabls.

Join a team that celebrates diversity, inclusion and flexibility. At Marley Spoon, we welcome all and strongly believe that different perspectives and backgrounds nourish our growth. With well-being as a key ingredient in our recipe for success, our commitment to supporting our team members is rooted in the belief that a healthier, happier workforce benefits us all.

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Manager to join our clients expanding team. A world-leading manufacturer of high-quality technical products.

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £48,000
Shifts: Full time

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a safe, productive and accurate warehouse operation to enable the smooth flow of materials in and out to meet Production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Through effective leadership and training/development of the warehouse team, working collaboratively with other Company Departments to:

• Lead the Warehouse operation and manage people to meet business requirements
• Responsible for the Health and Safety of workers, contractors and visitors to the area, by ensuring that workplace risks are identified, safe systems of work and storage are in place and Health and Safety rules are complied with at all times
• Adhere to all Quality System requirements and ensure policies and procedures are being followed including any required inspections of incoming materials
• Ensure all stock recording and traceability requirements are met, with clearly defined procedures in place and followed to make sure that stock location and quantity is mirrored accurately in real time in the MRP system
• Supply and return of materials to and from the production process, in line with the weekly production plan, working with the Production Team to ensure the most efficient flow of materials and accuracy of the Kitting process
• Maintain a well organised workplace, with high standards of housekeeping, to enable achievement of targets and promote a positive image of the company's Warehouse Operation
• Confirm stock accuracy through monthly cycle counting and annual stock counts with our key customer
• Ensure that warehouse equipment is regularly checked and effectively maintained
• Ensure that staff respect waste management procedures and identify and implement actions to minimise waste on site as well as working closely with our key customer on the scrapping of obsolete materials
• Operate in accordance with agreed financial budgets and promote a culture of cost efficiency and continuous improvement
• Provide and maintain appropriate key performance Indicators to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of warehouse operations
• Ensure all external delivery/distribution drivers and any visitors to the area follow company rules and safety instructions
• Liaise with HR to ensure that correct people processes are followed at all times, ensuring all team members know what is expected of them and have the tools to succeed

Candidate Requirements:
Essential

• Previous experience of working in a senior warehouse role
• Good understanding of MRP systems, preferably SAP
• Previous experience of managing and motivating people
• LEAN manufacturing experience
• Understanding of health and safety laws and how they impact a warehouse environment
• Previous experience of working to ISO:9001 standards
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, think on your feet and adapt to change quickly
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to present information clearly

Desirable

• Previous experience of working to ISO:13485 standards
• LSS qualification
• IOSH qualification

If you have the required skills and experience required for this role then please submit your CV for immediate response.
CPSwansea

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About Aegros

Aegros is Latin for ‘Patient’. We chose this name because it speaks to our focus on the patient. Every day we strive to place the patient first by providing therapeutic plasma products they would not otherwise be able to access.

At Aegros we believe access to life saving therapeutic plasma drugs is a human right and not a privilege. In a nutshell our mission is to put the patients first through innovation.

Over 30 years we have developed our HaemaFrac™ process which enables countries to turn human plasma they collected into life saving hyperimmune products.

It's no secret that Aegros is expanding rapidly! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager, Procurement responsible for leading the Aegros global purchasing approach and developing strategic partners for Global Capex projects.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Operational Readiness, this is a highly visible Procurement business partnering role that will see you work on incredible expansion projects across Asia Pacific.

• Acting as a strategic partner to the Aegros Senior Leadership and Engineering in all areas of CAPEX equipment and services procurement
• Implementing sourcing initiatives, evaluation and selection of suppliers and materials to obtain best value
• Ensuring timely delivery of compliant and commercially sound bids
• Negotiating with vendors to obtain optimum quality, schedule, cost, terms
• Advising the business regarding appropriate purchasing methods and procedures
• Providing coaching and development for the team and while driving engagement.

You will bring...

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Bioprocess, Plasma Fractionation or Pharmaceutical or related industries
• 6-8 years’ work in multi-disciplinary project teams
• Excellent communication skills in English, verbally and written skills

• Experience with legal contracts, financial analysis, and a track record of delivering cost savings
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Be able to demonstrate pricing and cost analysis skills
• Advanced user in Microsoft Excel, procurement software and preferably ERP systems.

Here’s what we can offer you…

• An environment which allows the individual to grow alongside the company
• A role that provides the bandwidth to explore innovative solutions while keeping patients at the centre of everything we do
• The chance to work with global industry experts in an organisation where success will be defined not just on successful delivery of goals but on how they were achieved
• A multicultural environment where every voice is heard
• Competitive remuneration package which includes an annual Bonus + Employee Share Options
• Close to public transport

Interested? Apply today...!!!!

Vertice is a rapidly expanding technology company on a mission to help businesses manage their growing spend on SaaS. Businesses are turning to Vertice to gain visibility and savings on their SaaS stack, taking advantage of pricing insights, trend data, smart dashboards and expert negotiators.

Founded by two brothers, Roy and Eldar Tuvey, with a successful history of building SaaS startups, Vertice has already become one of the fastest growing vendors in the market having raised $26million in our Series A funding.

We’re well positioned to achieve our mission but we need the right people to ensure it happens. We’re looking to scale quickly but responsibly as we embark on an exciting new stage of growth. Headquartered in London, you’ll be joining a global company and working across talented cross-functional teams to drive innovation and make a significant impact.

Your role at Vertice:

We are hiring multiple roles to cover APAC region. We’re looking for commercially focussed professionals who are familiar with recurring revenue that are keen to work closely with and delighting customers. You will have experience of working cross functionally and delivering on KPIs.

You’ll be reporting to a Purchasing Director and work closely with the rest of the buying and customer success team, with responsibility for delivering great outcomes to our customers by negotiating SaaS purchases and renewals with their vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Work with some of the fastest growing companies in the world, negotiating SaaS deals on their behalf
• Engage with our customers’ senior stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of their requirements and purchase objectives
• Act as the primary buy-side contact for our customers, ensuring that their commercial objectives are met
• Work closely with the Vertice account management and sales teams to maintain strong relationships with our customers

• Experienced in high volume and high value transactions in a buying, selling or facilitating capacity; £Xm preferred
• Be an active listener that negotiates with empathy and understands negotiating isn’t about “winning”
• Be a creative thinker that challenges customers and suppliers to help reach desired outcomes
• Be an amazing people-person! Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers is a must
• Have demonstrable success in delivering results working cross-functionally
• With a flexible, agile, and adaptable approach; used to wearing multiple hats and you won’t get easily overwhelmed

Things we like to see:

• Experience working in a fast paced environment or start-up
• Strong work ethic with a “get stuff done” mentality
• Comfortable with moderately complex concepts, and an ability to talk confidently about software
• Humility, kindness and respect in working with others. We’re hoping to create a supportive and caring culture of high performing people, and your attitude is just as important as your skillset
• Individuals that are eager to start something new; to commit to an ambitious plan and co-create a memorable and meaningful company. Autonomy is a highly valued quality
• A playful, imaginative mind with an ability to think creatively, or a deeply analytical approach, able to use data to drive meaningful results. Or, of course, both!

Why join Vertice?

• Be a part of a fast-growing, innovative startup that is changing the way businesses buy and sell SaaS.
• Work with passionate and talented teams that value your contributions and expertise.
• Be part of a culture that promotes a growth mindset, transparency, collaboration, understanding and diversity.
• Share in our success with equity options

• Join one of Australia's most trusted importers and wholesalers of bulk food products nationwide.

• We are a small yet efficient group with a national and international reach.

About Us

Our client has grown to become one of the most trusted importers and wholesalers of bulk food products nationwide. They strive to be at the forefront of emerging food trends and provide Australian businesses with access to some of the world's finest food products and ingredients. The company boasts a strong team of specialists in procurement, sales, logistics, administration, and quality assurance. With a passion for supply chain management, we have forged robust relationships within the industry.

This stable network allows us to maintain a steady supply of products, including conventional and organic quinoa and quinoa-derived products, as well as cacao, chia, hemp, various rices, and whole grains. We possess the capability to deliver mixed pallets through to full container loads and can efficiently manage stock for just-in-time delivery.

Our business culture is goal-focused and team-oriented, where our success is intrinsically tied to the achievements of the team.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven Procurement & Planning Manager to oversee and optimise our food sourcing and supply chain operations as a reputable food importer.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of high-quality food products while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. As a Procurement & Planning Manager, you will be responsible for strategic planning, supplier management, negotiation, and continuous improvement of our procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conducting thorough market research to source high-quality food products from domestic and international markets.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering open communication and collaborative partnerships.
• Negotiate favourable terms, prices, and agreements with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and optimal quality.
• Streamline procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times; identify opportunities for cost savings and value-added improvements.
• Create purchase plans for each category and execute in line with organisational targets, whilst maintaining adequate inventory levels.
• Monitor and manage compliance with relevant regulations, certifications, and documentation for food importation.
• Collaborate closely with other departments (including logistics, sales and finance) to align procurement activities with overall business objectives.

About You - Our Ideal Candidate

We are a small business and team and therefore, every new colleague needs to fully embrace our values, purpose, culture and come with a proactive and hands-on mentality.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven track record of minimum 5 years in a similar role, preferably in the food industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge and have a passion for sales and relationship building, we want to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role. Join us in shaping the future of our business!