Total 250 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Bury, Greater Manchester

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for Handballers to work for a large distribution company based in Heywood.

Duties will be unloading a variety of containers in a cold environment.

The working hours are Monday - Friday 10pm-6am

The pay rate is £11.44 per hour

Long term ongoing work

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer

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Your new company
A £multi-billion company operating in the healthcare industry is seeking short-term procurement support within the FM Procurement team. The organisation is based in Manchester but they operate on a hybrid working pattern, with just 1-2 days per week required in their modern office space.

Your new role
The FM Procurement Manager will be responsible for supporting the tendering activity within the facilities management space, predominantly on the hard FM side of things. You will also support the Head of FM Procurement with developing sourcing initiatives relating to FM spend. You will work closely with the property and estates teams to establish their spend requirements, and you will strive to deliver optimal value for money for the organisation. Most of the procurement activity will be done through the use of established frameworks, so you will need to be familiar with purchasing from frameworks.

This role is anticipated to last 3-4 months, though timescales may vary depending on business need.

What you'll need to succeed

• An extensive background in FM procurement, ideally gained within the private sector
• Strong commercial acumen
• A confident negotiator with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Stakeholder management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ideally, you will be CIPS qualified
• Available to commit to a minimum of a 3 months contract

What you'll get in return

• A competitive daily rate of up to £500 per day, depending on experience level
• A 3 month contract opportunity with a highly successful and well-known business
• Flexible and hybrid working pattern, with only 1-2 days required in the office

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 on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

A new opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Category Manager to join a reputable Public Sector organisation in Greater Manchester on a 3-month contract.

The Role:

• You will lead on procurement projects to achieve optimal value for money on behalf of the organisation
• Prepare tender documentation and manage full processes above threshold
• Support procurement strategy delivery within assigned category areas
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure value for money is achieved

You will need to succeed:

• A strong background in public sector procurement
• PCR2015 / FTS knowledge
• MCIPS or working towards would be desirable
• Available at short notice to start this contract

In return you will receive:
£400 - 450 per day depending on experience. This role is inside scope of IR35. The role is working on a hybrid basis, so you have the option to work from home up to 4 days per week - giving you lots of flexibility!

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 on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

If you'd like to work in a Purchase Ledger role in an education based environment with a friendly team, this could be the role for you. This long term temp role is paying the equivalent of an annual salary of GBP25,350 and comes with holiday pay, pension, free parking, onsite canteen and coffee shop.

About The Purchase Ledger Role:
Working as part of a small team, you will be dealing with purchase invoices with a focus on solving queries and discrepancies. Duties will include:

• Reviewing and processing purchase invoices
• Matching and posting to the system
• Dealing with high value invoices for a variety of services and contracts across the business
• Liaising with the other contacts on price or quantity discrepancies
• Providing general support across the team as needed

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in a similar Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant with good Purchase Ledger experience
• Confident dealing with a variety of people
• A good problem solver with the ability to resolve invoice queries
• Comfortable with computerised accounting systems to process purchase ledger invoices
• Basic general skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
• A DBS would be interesting but is not essential

What will you get in return for your work as a Purchase Ledger Assistant:

• The equivalent of a salary of GBP25,350
• Holiday pay
• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• Fabulous working environment
• Staff canteen and onsite coffee shop

To Apply:

If this sounds like a Purchase Ledger role you will LOVE, please send your CV today

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Warehouse Operative - Immediate Start - Overtime is paid at a 1.5X rate!

Job&Talent works in partnership with JD Sports and is proud to be recruiting for the Warehouse Operative role below which is on-site at JD Sports warehouse.

JD Sports is one of the UK's largest fashion and sportswear retailers. The Company specialises in selling sports fashion and outdoor footwear and apparel, combining big global brands.

Pay Rates

• From £11.54 p/h to
• Premium night: + £2.31 p/h (between 22:00-06:00)
• Overtime is paid at 1.5X rate
• Bank holidays paid at 2X rate

Shift Patterns:

• Days 4 on 4 off - 06:00 - 18:00 / 06:30 - 18:30
• Nights 4 on 4 off 18:00 - 06:00 / 18:30 - 06:30

Location: Rochdale OL16 4FW - Site is located few minutes walk from the tram stop

Benefits of working with us as a Warehouse Operative:

• NO warehouse experience is needed
• Full Training Provided
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• On Site staff shop
• Excellent transport links (on site tram stop, close to motorway)
• Onsite Subsidised canteen with full facilities
• 28 days holiday per year
• Monthly warehouse worker forums - have your say
• Weekly pay
• 24 hours office support on-site
• Onsite free car park
• Pension scheme
• Personal accident insurance
• Warehouse PPE Equipment provided
• Mortgage references
• My Extra Rewards- An online portal offering vouchers and discounts Work with a well-established and successful company

As a Warehouse Operative, you will need to have:

• Proficiency in spoken/written English and basic math skills
• Flexibility regarding shifts
• Ability to work well both individually and in a team
• Reliable with a positive attitude
  Quality checking skills & a keen eye for detail
• Previous warehouse experience would be preferred but not essential as full training is being provided

Role of a Warehouse Operative:

• Picking
• Packing
• Sorting
• Other general warehouse duties

Duration: Ongoing

This is an amazing opportunity if you are looking for Picker Packer jobs in Rochdale OL16 4FW

Sign your contract with Job&Talent for some great working benefits and professional stability.

If you are interested in the above role please click apply and one of our team members will get in touch with you shortly!

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The Recruitment Co. are recruiting for Warehouse Operative and FLT driver to join leading UK food manufacturer located in Salford


You will be responsible for:

• Accurate goods receiving and checking against associated documentation.
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  Loading and unloading of vehicles with or without forklift trucks whilst adhering to safe working practises and maintaining a safe working environment.
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  Warehouse/ site housekeeping to the highest standards.
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  Following stock rotation procedures/ assisting in stock-taking when required.

For this position, you do need to have a valid Counterbalance license and previous experience.


Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm

Pay: £13.94 per hour - this is made up of a £11.44 basic rate and a £20 bonus per day.

30 minutes unpaid break

Overtime available on weekends.


The position is temporary ongoing and can become permanent for the right candidate.

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer.

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Store Manager, Altrincham

You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you.

The Role

This is a Full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 4pm) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.

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Their decorator centre in Altrincham is looking for a new Store Manager. With a helping hand from the Assistant Manager, you'll be in charge of day-to-day store operations, monitoring targets, profits and losses, as well as looking after the development, engagement and motivation of store colleagues. You'll also take on an account manager role, forming close partnerships with key customers and ensuring they receive expert advice, exceptional service and a perfect cuppa every time they shop with us.

They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and finds fulfilment in seeing others thrive. An inspiring leader with a track record of delivering excellent results, who's effective at forecasting, skilled at reducing wastage, and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day.

Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills.

Why work for this well-known brand?

They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently.

They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people.

Benefits include:

• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount)
• A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!)
• Sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships)

More about the company

You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Salary: £35,000 per annum, plus quarterly bonus

Location: Altrincham

Contract Details: Permanent

If you understand the importance of inspiring and nurturing a retail team whilst overseeing day-to-day store operations, then our Store Manager position with Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about running of the store, inspiring first-class customer service with a commitment to going above and beyond to make a customer's day and collaborating with colleagues to achieve sales targets whilst monitoring targets, profits, and losses.

The role

This is a Full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to 4pm) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.

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• Oversee day-to-day store operations
• Nurture & develop store colleagues
• Monitor targets, profits & losses
• Form close partnerships with key customers
• Manage stock & customer accounts
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve sales targets
• Inspire first class customer service
• Committed to going above and beyond to make a customer's day

About you

• Store management and performance experience
• A strong track record of reducing wastage and building profits
• Excels at nurturing & developing a team
• Ability to motivate & inspire colleagues
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working style

What we offer

We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:

• fantastic sales-based bonus
• no evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
• up to 50% store discount (including family & friends)
• full training provided and ongoing career development
• a fantastic flexible benefit scheme
• including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres

Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK's largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 230 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands.

However, we aren't just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved 'Investors in People-Gold' for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

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My client, an established and innovation-led business, are currently looking to recruit an experienced Category Manager / Category Management Specialist to join their established Procurement / Supply Chain Team based in North East Manchester.

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Category Manager will be responsible for identifying and selecting suppliers to support the organisations ongoing procurement strategy and the effective delivery of cost savings and efficiency projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and assess the essential skills, capabilities, and capacity of potential vendors, taking into account their competitive positioning
• Use standard industry cost models and benchmarking analysis to ensure the selection of suitable suppliers aligns with the strategic sourcing strategy
• Collaborate with Finance and business leaders to pinpoint and implement cost-saving measures aimed at lowering the overall cost of ownership
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including engineering, planning, purchasing, and sales teams to develop sourcing strategies
• Analyse markets across multiple business lines to organise and improve sourcing processes
• Perform regular supplier reviews, implementing projects to drive the business forward
• Provide purchasing analysis reports to show spend across various sectors, highlighting specific areas requiring focus and improvement.

Requirements:

• Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business Economics
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role, with a track record of delivering cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects
• Extensive experience within a manufacturing-based business, with exposure to working across various product lines and multiple components & parts.
• Proven Supply Chain Management and negotiation skills with strong technical and financial acumen and understanding
• In-depth knowledge of LEAN tools and KPI's to aid improved business efficiency, cost, and quality control initiatives.
• Extensive experience of preparing and presenting detailed reports to highlight areas of the business where cost savings and improved reliability of supply can be achieved
• Experience of managing multiple suppliers across a range of technologies and products

Job Role: CONSTRUCTION BUYER
Job Type: PERMANENT
Location: SALFORD, MANCHESTER
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £45,000
Bonus: 20-70%


A highly established developer based in Salford is looking to add a Buyer to their procurement team. The projects consist of new build housing & apartments.

It is essential that you have got previous experience in a Buying role, ideally within the same sector of construction.
Some training will be provided but the appointed candidate must have the fundamental basic knowledge of what the role entails - including knowledge of both construction materials & Buying processes & procedures.

Those with previous experience in using the COINS software system will be prioritised during the shortlisting process.

The hiring firm are known for the way that they treat their staff, with lots of extra benefits alongside a competitive basic salary. Extra benefits include an on-site state of the art gym, free to use for all employee's & bonus earnings potential of up to 70% of basic pay.

If you meet the above description & would like to know more about the role please upload a copy of your most up to date CV.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Your new company
A globally renowned manufacturing company with an excellent reputation is seeking an experienced Strategic Buyer to join their team for an initial 12 month period whilst the company embarks on an exciting new technology project.

Your new role
Working within the Direct Procurement team, the Strategic Buyer will be responsible for leading on negotiations with suppliers to deliver the best value for money, without compromising on the quality of products or service level. You will be responsible for delivering KPIs relating to cost, quality, service and continuity of material supply throughout the supply chain. Working closely with the Purchasing Manager, you will devise and develop procurement strategies within your category area which will help to achieve company goals and objectives. The Buyer will keep a close working relationship with suppliers and key stakeholders, which will entail semi-regular travel to mainland Europe.
You will strive to reduce risk within the supply chain, which will involve carrying out supplier risk assessments and you will ensure that supply agreements are based upon formal terms and conditions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience of working in a strategic procurement / purchasing role
• Extensive experience of negotiating commercial terms with suppliers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of / experience using SAP and other IT systems
• Commercially astute
• Experienced with devising procurement strategies
• Able to commit to a 12 month fixed-term contract
• Willingness to travel to mainland Europe as and when required

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Extra days off for 100% attendance
• Private pension scheme
• Hybrid working options - 50% home, 50% office
• A 12 month contract opportunity with a reputable global company

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 on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for Picker / Packers for a market leading clothing brand based in Heywood.

Duties include:

Order Picking
Packing
Stock Control
Returns
Re-Packing

Light work, as you will packing clothing
No PPE required

£11.44 per hour.

Hours of work are either:

Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm (if you can't get to Heywood for 6am you can work 7am-3:30pm
OR
Monday - Friday 2:30pm-11pm

Fixed shift so you do not need to rotate.

Overtime available most weekends

Fun and friendly atmosphere

Staff discount scheme


The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer

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

This role is posted on behalf of The Recruitment Co., a sister company of Blue Arrow.

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