Total 13 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Bath, BA1 5BG

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join a well-established shop that offers a range of high-quality books, stationery, and gifts. This full-time role offers salary range of £27,000 - £30,000 and excellent benefits.

As a Buyer, you will manage product titles to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery while fostering supplier relationships.

You will be responsible for:

- Overseeing a list of new and reprint titles each publishing month, from cost negotiation to purchase order issuance.

- Negotiating costs and finalising schedules with printers in the Far East and Europe for reprint requests.

- Coordinating with Publishing and relevant teams on file dates and specifications.

- Updating databases with estimated costs and schedules while ensuring all procurement information is accurate and complete.

- Creating purchase quotes, purchase orders, and other essential documentation.

- Supporting the Procurement Head in process improvements for seamless information flow.

- Identifying new suppliers for formats and components as needed, managing the process from dummy approval to account set-up.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Buyer,Category buyer, purchaser, purchasing executive, buyingexecutive orin a similar role.

- Background in relationships with suppliers, particularly in the Far East.

- Ideally have experience in managing tender processes.

- Skilled in Microsoft Excel and database systems.

- Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.

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

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Great opportunity for a Warehouse Operative in Bath.

Permanent work with an immediate start, weekly pay and easy online application.

Apply today and start work tomorrow!

We are currently looking for a Warehouse Operative to join the team in Bath. You will be working for one of the leading building suppliers in the Southwest in a friendly atmosphere with a helpful team.

Working Monday to Friday starting at 07:30 and finishing at 16:30. A typical day involves loading and unloading vehicles, working in the warehouse or yard and can involve serving customers. Some heavy lifting can be involved, and you will also need a good understanding of health and safety.

This is a great opportunity for a permanent position working with an excellent company.

Hours and Pay
• Working Monday to Friday 07:30 to 16:30, with an hour for lunch.
• Pay is starting at £12 per hour, paid weekly every Friday.

Requirements
• Previous Warehouse experience, or similar.
• Able to complete heavy lifting when required.
• Positive attitude.
• Safety boots and high viz.
• An understanding of health and safety.

Perks of the job
• Permanent work.
• Company benefits.
• On site parking.
• Weekly pay.
• Pension.

How to apply:

If you are looking for Warehouse or Yard work, simply click apply now.

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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 family – 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.

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An opportunity has become available for a Procurement Category Manager to join our team!

As a qualified and experienced procurement professional you will make use of your experience of working within the public sector and enjoy meeting the needs of internal customers and delivering quantifiable benefits back to the organisation.

You will be responsible for procuring a wide range of equipment and services to support our research and teaching activities predominantly across the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering, often working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that external funding deadlines are successfully met. Although not essential, you will have some experience of procuring from the scientific and engineering markets.

Further information

The role is offered on a full-time basis (36.5 hours per week) for a fixed-term period until May 2025 and offers you the flexibility to operate hybrid working arrangements. An office base is available within a city centre location near the Bath Spa train station or you can also work remotely with the flexibility to determine your optimum balance of work locations across the week.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact either Tony Brett, Head of Procurement (tb493@bath.ac.uk) or Kate Mullan, Deputy Head of Procurement (km2202@bath.ac.uk).

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Are you ready for your next Retail adventure? If you have a passion for excellent customer service and love selling clothing within the outdoors industry, then this is the job for you!
We are looking for a Store Supervisor to drive forward the quality service we continue to provide in Bath.
Who are we looking for?
To fulfil this exciting role you will possess excellent Retail Management skills, which you will have gained within a retail environment, ideally within the outdoor industry.You will also have the following qualities:

Exceptional customer service skills
Excellent organisational skills
Attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to challenge others to improve their performance
Skills to train and delegate effectively
Time Management Skills
Ideally you will have a passion for outdoor travel adventure.

About the role
The ideal candidate will use their past experiences to support the manager in all areas of the store management, engage the shop team in driving all aspects of the shop performance whilst maintaining our reputation for outstanding quality and customer service.
Main duties of the role consist of assisting the shop manager to:

Reach and exceed sales targets through assisting customers in the selection and purchase of merchandise.
Organise and implement store rotas and covering shifts and holidays thorough effective staff management.
Train and motivate sales staff on selling procedures to achieve sales goals
Organise the store merchandise standards and restocking merchandise to improve commerciality
Nurture a thirst for high levels of product knowledge within an outdoor retailer and a passion for sharing that knowledge.

What’s in it for you?
Having been retailing in the UK for over 40 years in the outdoor industry, we are able to offer an excellent pay and benefits package. Plus all of this:

Structured training sales and management training
Access to in-house e-learning modules
Clothing allowance
50% discount on our clothing
Staff Partnership programme
Contributions to a Pension scheme
Life cover based on salary
Sales bonus scheme
Employee Assistance Scheme

About the company
We make gear to keep you protected and comfortable in the world’s wildest places. From performance clothing to shoes and luggage we have created a range that is all you need and nothing you don’t. From our original and iconic “bags” to our latest innovations everything is built on the original design principles that were conceived around a kitchen table in North Yorkshire fifty years ago. That is what still make us unique.We just make gear that delights our customers and delivers on our promise.How to apply
To apply for the role of Store Supervisor, please click on the Apply button and follow the short application procedure.

Become a Retail Store Manager
As a Retail Store Manager you'll be the captain of the shop floor, leading your team with energy and enthusiasm. Commercial success will be your mission, but you'll do it with a twist of creativity and a sprinkle of magic. You'll create unforgettable moments for our customers, leaving them with smiles on their faces and inspired to craft memories they’ll cherish with our products!

Through recruiting and nurturing your very own diverse team of Avengers, you'll support your team by helping them to grow and achieve their potential. But don't forget to have fun along the way – it’s in our DNA after all! We believe that a high performing team is a happy and engaged team.

You’ll spend a lot of time on the shop floor, working alongside your team, driving commerciality and setting the pace. You’ll showcase an inspirational customer experience by creating ‘moments that matter’ with our customers.

Your Mission
Delight and inspire every customer by leading a team that offers an exceptional retail experience. With brilliant product knowledge and a touch of magic, you'll wow our customers with additional products and services.
Create a store experience that's fun, friendly, accessible, and inclusive. You'll recruit team members who are full of potential, embodying our values and behaviours, to build a dream-team of retail superheroes.
Collaboration is key! Join forces with fellow Retail Store Managers, Area and Regional teams, to share best practices and encourage continuous growth across the teams - we win together.
Drive retail commerciality like a boss! Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI’s.
It's not all about numbers. Your store will shine with excellent standards and impeccable merchandising. From cleanliness to pricing, you'll make sure everything is picture-perfect.
As a Retail Store Manager, you’ll be on the front lines, shoulder-to-shoulder with your team, creating an environment that’s always ready to welcome customers with open arms.
A master of promotional change: You'll be the magician behind transforming our space to align with the Matrix (no, not the movie!), and the hottest seasonal trends.
You'll be a merchandising master, effortlessly placing products in both planogrammed and non-planogrammed spaces. You’ll soon be looking at a high SKU count like your best game of Tetris!

Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart
Genuine and Authentic: Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations!
Resilient Champion: You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero!
Stock Management Guru: You tackle the challenge of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you!

Being a Great Leader
As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll create an environment that's more inclusive than just co-workers — it's a team.
Inspire and motivate your team in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose.
Lead your team to reach their potential and steer your store to break records and get in the spotlight.
Work collaboratively with support departments and peers.
If something's not quite right, speak up so we can work together to get it right or make it better! - Nobody is too proud for constructive feedback so we all win together!
But let's not forget about the most important part… your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there

Our PERKS really are ‘The Works’
25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days!
MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more!
Holiday – 33 days, including bank holidays
Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them – for when ‘life’ happens!
Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you.
Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works!
24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!
Healthcare Cash Plan – To support your everyday healthcare costs.
And loads more! – Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving.

Our Purpose
To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled.

Our Values
We are Crafty | We are Caring | We are Can-do

We Listen. We Care

Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what’s going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you’ve ever worked! You’ll have opportunity to help give us that direction.

Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments.

At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ+ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term).

We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this.

An exciting new Warehouse Operative opportunity at DX!

*** This is a Nightshift vacancy***

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.



About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.



What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities!



Role summary:

The Warehouse Operative assists in the sortation, storage, loading and unloading of product within the warehouse operation. This role works on behalf of our customers to ensure they are receiving the correct freight at the correct time and upholding our promise of delivering exactly.



Key responsibilities

-Represent DX in a professional manner at all times

-Follow all aspects of DX Manual Handling and safe working policies

-Handle all freight with care and attention

-Access and egress vehicles using the correct means

-Use the correct equipment and methods for handling and moving all freight

-Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the depot

-Report all damages immediately to your line manager

-Ensure all freight being loaded or unloaded matches relevant paperwork / scanner information

-Ensure that customers freight are transported, stored safely and treated with respect

-Ensure the security of freight and company assets by reporting and suspicious activity to your line manager or the security team

-Ensure warehouse is kept tidy and H&S issues reported immediately



Additional information on this role

If you currently have a FLT licence that would be great, as would experience of dealing with high volume warehousing operations.



Benefits:

-Competitive Rates of Pay

-Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays

-Long Service Recognition scheme

-Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

-Company Pension Scheme

-Life Assurance

-Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP

-DX Discounts Portal

-Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

Position: Store Person

Type of work: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: £27590 per annum

Location: Bath

Hours of work: 37 Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 16:30 and an early finish on Friday

We are looking to recruit a Store person that would support the assembly and stores area of the manufacturing plant in Bath.

Responsibilities:

• Logistical support for relevant components, assemblies & waste across the site
• Cleaning of components prior to assembly
• Visual inspection of parts looking for damage/errors
• Managing component & consumable stock levels in assembly area
• Washing of & preparing completed assemblies for paint
• Collation of components, preservation & final packing of completed assemblies
• Assembly of components in line with technical drawings & specification
• Identifying and picking parts from Kanban system
• Improving & maintaining a high level of 5S throughout the assembly environments
• Required TPM & maintenance checks

Knowledge & Ability Required

• Counterbalance forklift license
• Driving license
• Strong team-working ethic, with the drive and flexibility to maintain pace of work as priorities and requirements change
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work on own initiative & manage time effectively
• Willingness to learn new skills to be a part of a multidiscipline team
• High attention to detail
• 5S mind set maintaining hand tools and working environment to a high standard
• Familiar with IT basics, Microsoft office and operating system
• The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

If you think this is appropriate opportunity, please email your CV to marta.kosno@omegaresource.co.uk or contact Marta on 01453 852 542

Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Location: Designate Role – willing to travel to a variety of stores
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 £31,450 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 Designate 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 Designate (SMD) 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 SMDs are like a celebrity in their area, as they get the opportunity to support neighbouring stores depending on business need.

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:

· Are you able to drive?
· Do you have 2+ years of retail management experience?
· Do you thrive in a rewarding, fast paced environment?

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

The role involves, but is not limited to:

Dealing with goods in, carefully checking and signing for deliveries before putting them in the right location in the warehouse.
Picking customer orders and assembling them in our customer area.
Loading customer's goods into their vehicles by hand with a smile and a friendly comment.
Keeping the computer system up to date with the warehouse and stock information and using the computer system to check and maintain customer orders.
Replenishing displays in the showroom - e.g. when items are sold from our clearance and seconds area, replacements must be taken from stock and installed out on display looking highly presentable. This will require some DIY skills.
Fixing items and helping with showroom, vehicle and building maintenance.
Stock checking.
Delivering customer orders, accompanying our driver on two person deliveries and occasionally driving the company vans. Keeping the vans and Smart Cars washed and maintained.
Collecting goods from our remote storage location to replenish stocks in Bath.
Driving the forklift truck and loading and unloading vehicles.
Forklift training will be provided but only after the successful applicant is fully settled into the team and fully committed to completing their apprenticeship.

Training

Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Standard
End Point Assessment
Functional Skills (if required)

Qualifications required

GCSE or equivalent Mathematics & English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) desirable
Other Drivers Licence (Grade Not Essential) desirable

Skills required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Physical fitness
Willingness to Learn
Can Do Attitude
Hardworking

Prospects
Potential for full time employment at the end of the apprenticeship as Warehouse Assistant and possibly Delivery Driver from time to time too.
Qualification / Standard : ST0259 Supply chain warehouse operative
Duration 15 months

Retail Shop Manager
Salary £23,425 per annum plus great benefits
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Bath

Our client is a well-established, growing charity retailer. They currently have an exciting opportunity to join them in the position of Store Manager to manage their store in Bath.

As the Shop Manager your primary responsibility is to maximise income generation and ensure all targets are met and exceeded.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve the shop income and profit targets by maximising sales, minimising costs and constantly looking at better ways to promote the business, working with the area manager to create a shop environment which meets the needs of the business.
• Be the main key holder for the shop - responsible for opening and closing and attending emergency call outs.
• Actively recruit and train volunteers to support the efficient running of the store and promotion of charity aims.
• Ensure that all administrative and financial procedures are followed, including - banking of money, weekly returns, petty cash account, KPI's, volunteer records etc.
• Ensure own safety, and the safety of those around. Comply with duties under the Health and Safety legislation.

Experience required:

• Previous Store Manager/Assistant Manager experience within charity or retail.
• Have the ability to engage customers through outstanding communication, questioning and listening skills.
• KPI aware and driven.
• Experience of working to targets in a customer focused environment.
• Energy, drive and a positive can-do attitude.
• An understanding of charity retail would be a distinct advantage and a passion for the charity sector.

If you are interested in working for a leading charity retailer who truly values their teams, then please apply today with your cv and covering letter.

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Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

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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