Total 243 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT

Role overview

Join Our Leadership Team: Store Manager Position Open in Manchester!

Are you an experienced Retail Store Manager, Branch Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Customer Trading Manager
ready to elevate your retail management career? Heron Foods is seeking a dynamic leader to drive our Manchester store's
performance to new heights. In this key role, you will leverage your strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate your team
towards exceptional retail standards and impressive sales growth. At Heron Foods, our Store Managers are hands-on leaders. You'll
be on the shop floor, directly engaging with your team, providing coaching, and fostering an environment where everyone can excel.

As a Store Manager at Heron Foods, you will demonstrate unmatched leadership by guiding your team to excel in a fast-paced,
community-focused retail environment. Supported by your Area Manager, you'll develop robust succession plans and nurture top
talent, ensuring the ongoing success and expansion of Team Heron as a leading discount retailer. If you thrive in a high-energy
setting and are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in retail, we invite you to apply today and join us in our
mission to serve the community while growing your career.

Heron Foods is one of the UK’s fastest-growing food retailers with over 320 stores across England and Wales. As part of the B&M
retail group, we are really going places, with new store openings planned month-by-month. Last year we won a ‘Happiest Workplace’
award in the WorkL awards which is based on employee feedback and reviews, and as we have grown, we have retained the ethos and
spirit of a family-owned business.

We are passionate about nurturing our team's potential, offering unrivalled opportunities for growth and development. Our Store
Managers play a crucial role in this journey, leading by example and inspiring their teams to achieve more every day.

What we offer our Store Managers:

* A salary of up to circa £32,000 plus bonus opportunity
* Workplace Pension
* 30 days annual leave with accrual of additional leave for long service plus option to purchase additional days.
* 10% discount across both Heron Foods and B&M stores; double discount weekends throughout the year.
* Money off a range of products and services via BenefitHub.
* Free, confidential wellbeing support via our employee assistance programme
* 24/7 online access to a GP for you and your family (partner and children up to aged 21).
* Access to BenefitHub for you and your family for exclusive deals and discounts on everyday purchases, eating out, family days
out, financial services etc.
* Ongoing learning and career development including on-the-job training, eLearning or apprenticeships.
* Reward and recognition schemes and celebration of long service & work anniversaries.



Store Manager Essential skills and/or experience:

* Experience within a similar retail role at Store Management level.
* A record in the achievement of the development of teams and accomplishment of results.
* A genuine passion for retail, customer and product.



If you have experience as a Store Manager, Retail Manager, Branch Manager, General Manager, Grocery Manager or wanting the next
step up from being a Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Deputy Store Manager, Duty manager, Senior Supervisor, Supermarket
Manager, Grocery Team Leader, Department Manager, Shop Manager, Branch Manager, Night Manager, Retail Store Manager then this
could be the next best opportunity for you.

If you have the ambition and drive to succeed within a rapidly expanding business, we want to hear from you. Please click apply
now and we will review your application.

Your new company

Your new company is a leading global manufacturing business, dedicated to delivering high-quality products. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence has positioned them as a market leader. They are now looking for an experienced Senior Buyer with a strong background in chemicals to join their dynamic team in Manchester.

Your new role
As a Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in the procurement team, focusing on sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best quality and pricing for the company's chemical needs as part of their manufacturing process. You will be responsible for managing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and maintaining strong communication with various production sites. This role requires semi-regular travel to meet with stakeholders and suppliers across Europe, approximately 1-2 times per month.

Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure the best quality and pricing for chemical products.
- Manage the end-to-end RFQ process, from initial request to final supplier selection.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with production sites to understand and meet their chemical material needs.
- Travel to Europe (1-2 times per month) to engage with key stakeholders including colleagues in European offices, as well as suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.

What you'll need to succeed

- Extensive background in procurement with a proven track record in delivering cost savings and driving efficiencies.- Strong negotiation and communication skills.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.- Willingness to travel to Europe regularly.- Experience with RFQ processes and supplier management.- Proficiency in procurement software and tools. This company uses SAP so any experience with SAP would be advantageous- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive base salary of £49,850
• Car allowance of £6,000 (or a company car)
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Contributory private health scheme
• Company sick pay (dependent on length of service)
• Paid 'thank you days' (up to 2 per year) for 100% attendance
• 30 days annual leave
• Life insurance scheme of 3x salary
• PLUS so many more benefits!

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.

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Guiding global is partnering with a prominent UK Ministry of Defence affiliate, a leader and missile and defence to grow their team overseeing the validation of the external supply chain. This pivotal role ensures timely part delivery crucial for development programmes and full-rate production readiness. We are seeking candidates proficient in manufacturing engineering, quality management, and project delivery to join our client's dynamic team.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a qualified manufacturing engineer with a robust background in manufacturing processes and techniques, along with a demonstrated ability in project delivery and management. Previous experience in aerospace or defence sectors, especially in manufacturing or supplier quality, is highly advantageous. The role involves assisting suppliers and clients in developing resilient manufacturing systems and control plans to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products on schedule and within budget. Experience with new project introduction (NPI) and/or manufacturing capability transfer is preferred. Proficiency in industrial validation tools such as process FMEAs, measurement system analysis, process mapping, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, and production readiness reviews is essential. Strong problem-solving skills are necessary to conduct root cause analyses and implement improvement plans for manufacturing system deviations within the supplier chain. Excellent communication abilities are critical for fostering effective collaboration across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

What you'll get to do as an Industrial Validation Engineer - (Procurement & Supply Chain):

The role of Industrial Validation Engineer involves managing suppliers, overseeing project industrial validation plans, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Key responsibilities include assessing supplier capabilities, conducting process FMEAs, and preparing for serious production. The position requires identifying and mitigating manufacturing and supply chain risks, implementing improvements plans, and managing manufacturing capability transfers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure successful project execution.

More about the role

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company
A well-established, award-winning manufacturer based in Stockport is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Warehouse and Logistics Team Member to join their high-performing team. Following further investment into their Logistics function and an increased workload within production, the team are looking for a driven Warehousing / Logistics professional to support them in their continued success.

Your new role
The Warehouse Team Member / Logistics Team Member will be responsible for the receipt of goods / goods inward to the warehousing facility in Stockport. You will process the delivery of goods and raw materials and ensure that stock is transferred to the correct location within the warehouse in a timely and efficient manner. You will liaise with other departments within the business to ensure that materials are available at the right time to allow a seamless and delay-free production process. Using SAP, you will ensure that accurate records are kept for stock levels. Using pick sheets, you will navigate parts around the warehouse and prepare them to be moved to the main production line at another site. You may be required to use a fork lift truck (counterbalance and flexi) therefore, you need a FLT licence and a Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this post.
This role is working Monday - Thursday 07:00-15:30 and Friday 07:00-12:00

What you'll need to succeed

• FLT (Forklift Truck) licence
• Full UK Driving licence
• Experience of using SAP would be preferred
• Prior experience of working in a warehouse environment

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of up to £31,400 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays!
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Lots of free on-site parking

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

CPManchesterGS

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.

Senior Team Leader - Salary £30,000-33,000 - Bolton


My client, an international manufacturer based in Bolton is seeking an enthusiastic Warehouse Team Leader looking to make the next step in their career and move into a more senior position.


They're looking for someone who has experience in SAP, Hand-held scanner systems and is generally IT savvy.


Operational Duties
● Coaching, Training and development of employees- identify and implement in partnership with HR, adhere to internal performance management procedures (appraisals, targets identifying talent and managing under performance etc)
● Conducting team based accident/incident investigations as and when they arise.
● Ensuring safe working practices are adhered to and maintaining a safe working environment at all times
● Support the development and oversight of the continuous improvement process
● Managing your team to monitor and improve working methods to increase productivity and/or safety.
● Plan and organise Warehouse functions to be carried out in a timely and effective
manner. Including planning of manning and sawing activities.
● Support the implementation of ops and logistics internal policies and procedures for continuous improvement including but not limited to:


- Site saw strategy
- Material flow analysis
- Site FLT/crane strategy
- Transport coordination and management


● Managing your team to supervise material movement, coordinating third party service providers and internal departments as necessary to ensure timely and efficient execution in own warehouse as well as external locations.
● Manage external contractors via the permit to work process
● Work in collaboration with internal stakeholders to address topical issues whilst taking ownership and reporting any issues to the operations manager


What you need
● Good secondary education or time served equivalent
● Six Sigma/LEAN experience - preferred
● Previous experience in metal industry preferred
● Having worked in a Management role, preferably in the manufacturing environment for a minimum of 3 years
● People management skills



CPNRT

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.

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
We are recruiting a Chilled Warehouse Shift Lead


We are recruiting a Chilled Warehouse Shift Lead within the Despatch Department at Muller Manchester Dairy.

The purpose of the position is to enable the team to deliver targets and continuously improve performance by coaching and developing our people.

Contract: Full Time / Perm

Shift Pattern: – 4 on 4 off (2day 2 night 7-7)

Location: Manchester

The ideal candidate will have experience leading and coaching a team within Despatch / Logistics although Training will be provided for this position.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:


- Creating and delivering development plans.
- Coaching front line team members, enabling them to solve problems.
- Ensures own activities are aligned to overall business objectives.
- People management including delivery of performance review, development and coaching of team, dealing with employee relations issues.
- Collaboratively works with other teams to improve our business.
- Deep knowledge of Operational Excellence , coaching team on use of the principles and tools.


Muller Responsibilities:


- Creating and delivering development plans.
- Creating succession pathways both up through and across organisation .
- High level problem solving capability and facilitation skills.
- “go, look, see” issues by visiting the workstation when called upon .
- Coaching front line team members, enabling them to solve problems.
- Uses PDCA techniques to follow problems through to “100 year fix” in real time.
- Encourages others to seeks out improvement opportunities within the workplace and converts to own operational excellence projects .
- Owns and delivers operational excellence initiatives and is recognised for these.
- Looks and encourages others to find “waste” opportunities in everything that we do.



What we are looking for:


- Management experience within a warehouse environment.
- Leadership skills.


Compensation & Benefits:

In return for your contributions to our success, Müller offers a competitive salary package.

We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:


- Up to 5% Yearly bonus
- Monthly Pay
- Salary sacrifice Pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
- Life Assurance at 4x your annual salary
- Health care cash plan
- Access to 1000s of reward via the Muller Rewards platform

Parallel Import (PI) Buyer

Salford

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure

Are you an experienced buyer with a passion for all aspects of trading?

Do you thrive on building successful relationships with suppliers?

Do you understand the importance of delivering value for money to our customer and the NHS?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry?

If so, we have the perfect role for you, apply now!

Our Company

PHOENIX is the largest provider of healthcare across Europe. The UK business ensures patients have access to high-quality healthcare in the UK. We specialise in medicine distribution, pharmaceutical care and pharmacy based primary care services. We work in partnership with the NHS, healthcare commissioners and providers as well as pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Within the Group, we have brands and businesses, which are trusted and respected by patients and healthcare professionals. Healthcare in the UK is facing unprecedented challenges - we are playing our part in ensuring we can help deliver improved patient outcomes at the lowest possible cost to the NHS.

The Nupharm business is responsible for the sourcing of branded medicines across Europe.

You will play a key role in this important part of our business, ensuring the products purchased are of the highest quality and the most competitive price for our customers and the NHS. Building strong relationships with suppliers is key to this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are currently seeking a motivated buyer to join our dynamic team and grow alongside us. As a Parallel Import (PI) Buyer, you will play a crucial role in supporting, maintaining, and growing our portfolio of products with our key stakeholders.

This position is ideal for individuals who possess strong buying and trading experience and have a strong desire to progress in a growing organisation. You will be driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment always seeking the best margins and new business opportunities. You will be a confident and engaging communicator able to work independently and as part of a team.

About the role:

As a PI Buyer, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare:

• Dynamic Supplier Relations: Manage and support relationships with suppliers through various communication channels, including face-to-face meetings and site visits.
• Strategic Negotiation: Negotiating and purchase from approved suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and stock criteria are met.
• Research and Development: Actively seek out and research new products, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure all purchasing activities adhere to current procedures, with a focus on system housekeeping and administrative excellence.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to resolve stock queries, manage missed sales, and support site-specific requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

In joining our team, you'll bring a rich skill set and unique experiences. Advanced skills in Excel are crucial for managing complex data and reports effectively. A degree in a relevant discipline, while desirable, is complemented by your practical experience in purchasing and supplier management. Your understanding of community pharmacy operations will be a distinct advantage. Exceptional communication skills are vital for your role, enabling effective negotiation and relationship management. You'll demonstrate a strong ability to plan, organize, and work within tight deadlines, ensuring accuracy and precision in every task. Your proactive, energetic, and self-motivated nature, coupled with a spirit of collaboration, will make you an invaluable asset to our integrated environment.

Your Benefits: More Than Just a Job

• Generous benefits package that rewards success

• 22 days of paid annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Access to high street discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• A contributory pension scheme and excellent training opportunities.
• Medicash and other healthcare benefits.

If you're eager to contribute to a team where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to start your career in a role where parallel import plays a vital key in today’s NHS and make a difference in our communities.

Phoenix Medical Supplies are an equal opportunities employer. We value, support and celebrate working with colleagues from all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all, we strive to support the residents in each and all of our local communities, gaining employment.

The Job

• Working as part of a team providing excellent customer service wherever there is interaction with one of our customers
• Ensuring that all areas of the Branch are always clean and tidy
• All cleaning products are used and stored safely. We'll provide all the training you need
• The contracted hours for this role are between 0 and 16

What's in it for you?

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

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

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

About Us

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

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

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

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

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

Warehouse Operative - Starting from September

Company: Job&Talent in Partnership with JD Sports

Location: JD Sports Warehouse, Rochdale OL16 4FW

Start Date: September 2024

Job Type: Full-time

At Job&Talent, we are offering an exclusive Pre-Hiring screening for candidates eager to begin a career as a Warehouse Operative at JD Sports.

Apply now to gain an edge over the competition and secure your position before the official start date in September 2024. Successfully passing the interview ensures your place at JD Sports.

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

Pay Rates

£11.54 - £23.08 p/h

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!

If you are looking to contact our onsite team, please visit the site locator on our website.

Job&Talent do NOT charge any fees for our services.

Job&Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
We are recruiting for a Warehouse Shift Manager

We are recruiting for a Warehouse Shift Manager at our Manchester Trafford Park Site.

The purpose of the position is to enable the team to deliver targets and continuously improve performance by coaching and developing our people.


- Contract: Full time / Permanent
- Shift Pattern: – 4 on
- 4 off (days)
- Location: Manchester Trafford Park (M17 1TU)


Warehouse Shift Manager Role & Responsibilities;

- Creating and delivering development plans.
- Coaching front line team members, enabling them to solve problems.
- Ensures own activities are aligned to overall business objectives.
- People management including delivery of performance review, development and coaching of team, dealing with employee relations issues.
- Collaboratively works with other teams to improve our business.
- Deep knowledge of Operational Excellence , coaching team on use of the principles and tools.
- Creating and delivering development plans.
- Creating succession pathways both up through and across organisation .
- High level problem solving capability and facilitation skills.
- “go, look, see” issues by visiting the workstation when called upon .
- Coaching front line team members, enabling them to solve problems.
- Encourages others to seeks out improvement opportunities within the workplace and converts to own operational excellence projects
- Owns and delivers operational excellence initiatives and is recognised for these.
- Looks and encourages others to find “waste” opportunities in everything that we do.


Warehouse Shift Manager Key Skills & Experience:

- Management experience within a warehouse environment.
- Leadership skills.
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Problem solving skills


Warehouse Shift Manager Compensation & Benefits:
In return for your contributions to our success, Muller offers a competitive salary package.
We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:

- Up to 10% bonus (paid annually)
- Salary sacrifice Pension scheme with Muller matching up to 8%
- Life Assurance at 4x your annual salary
- 23 days annual leave per year
- Access an exclusive rewards platform – which includes discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more

Store Manager

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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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.

Procurement Category Manager - Marketing
£46,400 - £54,500 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester city centre, in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk)

We're looking for a Procurement Category Manager to join us at Co-op and drive our procurement strategy within Marketing. Our team looks after everything from media and creative agencies through to print and store consumables, so you can be sure there's a lot of variety. You'll play a key part in supporting our strategic activity, making sure we get the best value for money, so we can give the best experience to our members, customers, and colleagues.

In this role, you'll focus on driving great value by building positive relationships with our internal and external partners. Your role will focus on our spend on key services such as print management, community agencies and instore partnerships. If you've got the skills and the experience we need, we can offer you the opportunity to grow your career with a business that always puts people at the heart of its strategy.

What you'll do

• Lead interesting and high-profile sourcing projects across print and other categories, working with business leaders and colleagues to shape strategy
• Take end-to-end ownership of your categories, gaining an in-depth understanding of business needs
• Build strong relationships with our internal colleagues and external suppliers
• Create and deliver your category plan, partnering with our senior business leaders to provide knowledge and expertise across the category spend
• Lead our sourcing activity, negotiating contracts, maximising value, and minimising risk
• Support the delivery of transformation projects, offering advice and challenging costs and budgets
• Implement sourcing strategies, such as tendering, analysis and selection, whilst using negotiation techniques to deliver new cost savings
• Work closely with our legal teams to make sure our contracts are effective

This role would suit people who have

• Procurement category management experience
• Great attention to detail and the ability to analyse and interpret data
• The ability to work at pace, manage multiple projects, and be comfortable working in an agile environment where business needs are constantly evolving
• Strong contract/statement of work drafting capability
• Great communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior colleagues
• Experience of complex negotiation and sound commercial thinking ability
  
  

Why Co-op?

If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn
• YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers for your favourite brands

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building a diverse environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.