Total 12 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Ashford, TN23 1PP

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Deputy Procurement Manager to join our professional Procurement team.

We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That’s where you come in.

We’re always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide procurement support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you’ll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

Apply today to work as a Warehouse Operative for our client's warehouse stocking food and drink products for a major pub and hotel, which are then picked and dispatched for use.

Staffline is recruiting Warehouse Operatives in Manchester.

The rate of pay is £11.44 - £11.71 per hour.

Overtime is available after working 37.50 hours and is paid at £17.13 - £17.37 per hour.

This is a full-time role working fixed shifts, any 5 days out of 7 on a rota, and the hours of work are:
- 2pm to 10pm

Your Time at Work

As a Warehouse Operative, your duties include:

- Order picking in a chilled area for a major pub and hotel chain
- Working from a voice-picking system you will be required to pick food and drink items with an eye on good accuracy.

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will be physically fit due to a large amount of walking around the picking area.

No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £11.44 - £17.37 p/h
- Fixed shift
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Free car parking on site
- Good links to public transport
- Full training provided
- Opportunities for overtime

Job Ref: 1XPOTW

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.

This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.

Earn start wage £148 per day. We are currently recruiting for Despatch Team Members to join the busy team at the North Scarle Lincoln factory.The purpose of the role is to help the supervisors in the smooth running of the Despatch to meet department targets and orders while maintaining excellent standards in food safety and quality.

You will be picking, packing and handling of pet food goods.

• Loading and unloading of vehicles
• Picking orders on Cmex system
• Ensuring products are stored correctly while maintaining traceability at all times
• Maintaining food safety standards at all times


• A motivated individual who is driven to deliver working within a team or on your own
• An excellent attitude towards teamwork and always willing to assist colleagues
• A good standard of spoken and written English
• Good attention to detail


Long term ongoing work leading to permanent role.

4 on 3 off shift pattern
Rotating days and Nights Bi-weekly
Monday - Thursday
Week 1: 0600 - 1800
Week 2: 1800 - 0600

£12.24p/h Basic Rate
Overtime paid at time and a half

Our client, on the outskirts of Canterbury, is currently looking to add to their existing team with a new role - a Purchasing Administrator within the Purchasing department.

This is a permanent role paying £27,000 to £30,000 p/a, dependant on experience.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (37.50hrs PW) - office based for a while but hybrid could be an option in a year or so. 21 days holiday rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays. Medicash, parking and pension, Bupa at a later date.

Working closely with the long established Purchasing Manager who is extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and driven with great training being provided, with opportunities to develop your career further within Purchasing for the right candidate. Due to location, you will be required to have your own transport.

As Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Purchase products (direct and indirect), materials, and services required to fulfil sales orders on time
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
• Coordinate with hauliers and suppliers to schedule collections and deliveries of goods.
• Manage stock levels and schedule deliveries to maximise production efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, suppliers, and deliveries
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager and team.

The person:

• Previous experience within Administration, ideally within the purchasing or procurement
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook.
• To possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Great team player
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

CVs in Word Format.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Our client, on the outskirts of Canterbury, is currently looking to add to their existing team with a new role - a Purchasing Administrator within the Purchasing department.

This is a permanent role paying £27,000 to £30,000 p/a, dependant on experience.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (37.50hrs PW) - office based for a while but hybrid could be an option in a year or so. 21 days holiday rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays. Medicash, parking and pension, Bupa at a later date.

Working closely with the long established Purchasing Manager who is extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and driven with great training being provided, with opportunities to develop your career further within Purchasing for the right candidate. Due to location, you will be required to have your own transport.

As Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Purchase products (direct and indirect), materials, and services required to fulfil sales orders on time
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
• Coordinate with hauliers and suppliers to schedule collections and deliveries of goods.
• Manage stock levels and schedule deliveries to maximise production efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, suppliers, and deliveries
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager and team.

The person:

• Previous experience within Administration, ideally within the purchasing or procurement
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook.
• To possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Great team player
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

CVs in Word Format.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Earn start wage £148 per day. We are currently recruiting for Despatch Team Members to join the busy team at the North Scarle Lincoln factory.The purpose of the role is to help the supervisors in the smooth running of the Despatch to meet department targets and orders while maintaining excellent standards in food safety and quality.

You will be picking, packing and handling of pet food goods.

• Loading and unloading of vehicles
• Picking orders on Cmex system
• Ensuring products are stored correctly while maintaining traceability at all times
• Maintaining food safety standards at all times


• A motivated individual who is driven to deliver working within a team or on your own
• An excellent attitude towards teamwork and always willing to assist colleagues
• A good standard of spoken and written English
• Good attention to detail


Long term ongoing work leading to permanent role.

4 and 3 day working week rotating shifts
12 hour shifts.
Week 1: 06:00 - 18:00 rotating to Week 2: 18:00 - 06:00


£12.24p/h Basic Rate
Overtime paid at time and a half

Our client, on the outskirts of Canterbury, is currently looking to add to their existing team with a new role - a Purchasing Administrator within the Purchasing department.

This is a permanent role paying £27,000 to £30,000 p/a, dependant on experience.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (37.50hrs PW) - office based for a while but hybrid could be an option in a year or so. 21 days holiday rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays. Medicash, parking and pension, Bupa at a later date.

Working closely with the long established Purchasing Manager who is extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and driven with great training being provided, with opportunities to develop your career further within Purchasing for the right candidate. Due to location, you will be required to have your own transport.

As Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Purchase products (direct and indirect), materials, and services required to fulfil sales orders on time
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
• Coordinate with hauliers and suppliers to schedule collections and deliveries of goods.
• Manage stock levels and schedule deliveries to maximise production efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, suppliers, and deliveries
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager and team.

The person:

• Previous experience within Administration, ideally within the purchasing or procurement
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook.
• To possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Great team player
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

CVs in Word Format.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this vacancy.

• To work as part of a dynamic specialist Clinical Procurement and Market Management team within Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Service(AGCSU).
• To deliver strategic Clinical Procurements and Market Management services in line with best practice guidance under the regulation for NHS England, leading on specific projects within a portfolio of projects/programmes that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the CSU customerbase.
• Assist the Senior Procurement Manager in the delivery of the annual work plan ensuring performance to key milestones and agreed key performance indicators are achieved.
• Design and deliver specialist training, advice and guidance on the regulations and the use of the e-tendering tools to customers, evaluators and subject matter experts to support evaluation and market testing processes.
• To support the delivery of clinical procurements within a portfolio of projects/ programme that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the CSU customer base.
• Use of e-tendering tools to support procurements and to become an expert within this field.
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We are a multi award-winning organisation that has achieved the prestigiousInvestors in People Gold Awardfor ‘We invest in people’ and ‘We invest in wellbeing’ and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas.

We reward the hard work and commitment of our people with the following benefits:
• A competitive salary with annual pay reviews
• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and pay
• A wide range of in-house and external learning and development opportunities
• Access to salary sacrifice and discount schemes
• Access to employee assistance and occupational health services.

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this vacancy.


This advert closes on Tuesday 28 May 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Purchasing Administrator to join their friendly team for a successful and established company based in the outskirts of Ashford.

This is a full time, permanent role where the hours of work will be 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, working a nine - day fortnight after three months employment.

You will be fully site based and will need to drive and have your own vehicle, due to their location, which is not accessible by public transport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendors orders and sales orders
• Organise inbound goods loading from mainland Europe to their warehouse
• Online product sell pricing maintenance
• Effective communication with Sales Department and Purchasing Department regarding inbound goods to ensure a smooth process, while providing accurate time frame
• Overall product knowledge
• Organising quotations for clients
• Stock checks
• Process sample orders
• Product sourcing for client project enquires

Key Skills:

• Ability and interest in learning product knowledge, both aesthetically and technically
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues with good business ethics
• Good communication skills, verbal and written in person and with technology
• Excellent organisation skills, time management, priority management and attention to detail
• Computer literacy
• Self-motivated and self-managing, with the ability to work alone as well as in a team
• Articulate and meticulous

Benefits:

• Salary: up to £28,000/annum, depending on experience
• Hours of work: 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. After three months employment you will work a nine-day fortnight
• 30 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays (based on a five-day working week). In addition to this, after three years' continuous service you will be entitled to one day's extra annual holiday (working a five-day working week).
• Company pension

If you are interested and looking for that new challenge, please email Mandy Potton.

Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

CVs in Word Format to
Twitter: @nagforjobs

Warehouse Operative

The purpose of the role is to protect EU/UK legitimate trade.

Working with a public sector provider, this role provides an exciting opportunity to work with Government agencies.

The role is to liaise with HM Government colleagues to load and unload lorries as requested, working on a rotating shift pattern covering 24/7 operations. The candidate will work as part of a team to assist Government colleagues facilitate Customs checks. (Candidates are not expected to undertake inspections).

A forklift truck licence is not essential but please highlight if you have one and are prepared to drive an FLT if required.

You will need to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in processing your daily activities and possess a positive and open attitude showing an enthusiastic approach.

The role

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and capability to perform all aspects of warehousing in order to meet all key performance indicators and exceed customer expectations.

· Carry out operational tasks as requested in order to achieve departmental and site objectives

· Loading and unloading of lorries. This may include manual handling, roller cages or pallet trucks. Split of role is 80% manual handling and 20% administrative

· Ensure the correct handling of all client products is carried out at all stages within the facility being compliant with trained manual handling procedures

· Undertake any manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested

· A range of duties to support the operational efficiency and general housekeeping and hygiene standards of the warehouse and site

· To undertake such additional duties as may be reasonably required for the effective role

· Undertake all training necessary to fulfil the requirement of flexibility to enable presence within any required areas of the warehouse

· Use of the nominated Yard Management System to reflect the operation status change

· Ensure time and attendance within operational standards and site requirements

· Ensure that any issues are escalated to management

· React to change due to operational and client requirements and carrying out duties in a professional and timely fashion

· Work in a team environment

· Good communication skills (required for radio/walkie talkies)

· On occasions, assist with the training of new colleagues to the role

· Be committed to continuous development in line with operational needs, constantly striving for increased efficiency, productivity and growth

· Be understanding and operate within the values of HM Government and the Site Operator

· Ensure conduct and behaviour to be compliant with Health & Safety legislation and guidelines of both HM Government and the Site Operator

· Compliance with all HM Government and Site Operator policies, procedures and onsite requirements

Working Environment

The role is based at one specific location and requests for home and remote working are not applicable. This site is in a remote location, with limited access to public transport, therefore your own means of transport will be required, however, Kuehne & Nagel, the site operator, is investigating the ability to provide transport.

This role involves working on a shift pattern covering 4 on 4 off working hours per week across 24/7. Days/Nights and weekend work is included in the role.

This role will potentially involve standing and walking for long periods.

Moving vehicles around the working area can present a hazard risk, therefore your ability to adhere to safety guidelines and being able to observe signage and floor markings is important. Safety equipment is provided as necessary.

Additional Information

Any offer or taking up of posts is conditional upon achieving the required level of vetting clearance. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment or terminate your contract if you fail to meet the baseline security level, as we will not have any other roles within the site to redeploy you to.

All job offers are conditional and subject to adjustments being reasonable. Applicants who receive a conditional job offer will, if we deem it necessary, be referred to our Occupational Health provider to assess your ability to carry out the role safely and effectively. The assessment will also inform us of any adjustments that may be required. This referral will be done before confirming your appointment, as these are the only HMRC roles operating from these stand-alone sites.

Job Introduction

Store Location: Horsham

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

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About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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