Total 34 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG

Job Purpose:

The role will be responsible to driving operational efficiency, ensuring exceptional customer service, and maximizing profitability. The responsibilities will encompass various aspects of store management, including sales performance, cost control, inventory management, and team leadership.

Principal Accountabilities

Sales and Financial Management:

• Monitor daily sales performance and strive to achieve sales targets.
• Analyze sales data, identify trends, and implement strategies to optimize revenue.
• Control costs of goods sold (COGS) by managing inventory levels, pricing strategies, and waste reduction initiatives.

KPI Monitoring:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales per labor hour, average transaction value, and customer satisfaction scores.
• Use KPI data to identify areas for improvement and implement action plans to enhance store performance.

Inventory and Stock Control:

• Manage stock levels and conduct regular stock checks to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Optimize stock rotation and minimize waste through efficient inventory management practices.

Waste Management:

• Monitor food waste levels and implement strategies to reduce waste, such as portion control measures and inventory rotation.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to minimize food spoilage and ensure freshness.

Manpower Management:

• Supervise and allocate tasks to team members to ensure smooth operations and optimal customer service.
• Schedule shifts and manage staffing levels based on business demand and labor budgets.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance to maintain a high-performing team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address operational challenges, resolve customer complaints, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers, communicate expectations to staff, and collaborate with management.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and procedures.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate and inspire team members.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs, handle pressure in a fast-paced environment, and make quick decisions when necessary.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.

Perks & Benefits

• Personal leave
• Open culture
• Personal development opportunities

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The duties and responsibilities for a Procurement Analyst generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Overseeing the development and recommendations of policies and procedures in the functional area of procurement and acquisition.
• Assessing procurement programs and develop guidance to users across the agency.
• Advising management, contracting officers and procurement professionals on procurement actions.
• Evaluating the impact of statutory, regulatory, and government-wide policy changes on procurement programs and systems.

This is a bargaining unit position.

Urgently required!! Temporary Role- Purchase Ledger clerk in Hull

Search Consultancy are supporting a manufacturing company to recruit a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk on a two month contract at their office in Hull.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an individual who is seeking a new opportunity, keen to get into a new finance role and is immediately available.

The role will consist of processing invoices accurately, preparing and processing payments, reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies. You will also be calculating VAT, maintaining accurate record of all transactions as well as assisting with month-end duties.

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have relevant experience of at least 1 year, strong attention to detail, great organisation skills as well as communication skills. You will also need to have proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and financial software systems.

The role will be paid on an hourly basis equivalent to £26,000 per annum. This will be working fully on site in Hull on full time hours working 5 days a week.

If you are seeking the new opportunity and keen to get into a new role as soon as possible and this role is the perfect fit for you, please apply today.

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

You will serve as a Division Chief under the direction of the Office of Procurement Policy and Oversight. As Division Chief, Procurement Policy and Systems, you will be responsible for facilitating the procurement of goods and services throughout the Coast Guard (CG) by developing, coordinating and administering the CG procurement program, assuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies in all service-wide CG acquisition activities. You will be responsible for building a service-wide acquisition workforce and electronic acquisition tools through the development and issuance of contracting policies and procedures. You will direct and coordinate a service-wide acquisition program that promotes the CG's mission success while preserving the public trust.

Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include:

• Evaluating employee performance, assuring that developmental and training needs are met, interviewing candidates for vacancies, selecting personnel, and hearing and resolving employee complaints.
• Providing expert technical leadership and consultation in the oversight of the acquisition process for one or more of the agency's major procurement and reporting systems programs covering acquisitions of vital national importance and overseeing the in-depth compliance review and evaluation of complex, unusual or unprecedented contract actions.
• Serving as the agency-wide expert in the functional area of procurement, e.g., pre-awards issues or price/cost analysis and post award issues.
• Advising contracting activities in formulating programs or concepts to reflect optimum utilization of resources, data, and procurement systems.

As the Contracting Specialist/ Procurement Analyst you will serve as the procurement/contracting subject matter expert and advisor to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible for planning, advising, and administering contracts, and interagency agreements for services and supplies all in support of the agency, and performing a variety of financial functions to facilitate financial and operational management applicable regulations adherence.

You will perform the following duties:

• Serves as the contracting/procurement expert and advisor on the acceptability and applicability of overall procurement objectives. Provides advice and guidance on contracting matters to project managers and contracting officer representatives.
• Utilizes knowledge of various contract vehicles and applicable statutory requirements to develop and formulate standard operating procedures on issues critical to the STB contracting and procurement activities.
• Develops procurement objectives and strategies including terms of competition, selecting appropriate methods of generating proposals (solicited and unsolicited) and selecting appropriate methods, techniques, and instruments for implementing widely differing types of proposed projects or activities.
• Provides general oversight of agency purchase requests, interagency agreements, purchase orders, contracts, and other source documents to ensure that the agency's expenses remain within applicable limits and thresholds, are accurately documented, and does not violate agency policies, the Anti-Deficiency Act, the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), and applicable acquisition regulations.
• Reviews external audit reports on procurements and makes recommendations on findings. Analyzes Congressional inquiries involving procurements and prepares appropriate responses based on knowledge of procurement operations.
• Provides consultative technical advice and guidance to clients including the adequacy of work statements and specifications and provides guidance and support in the selection strategy, evaluation process, negotiation of business and technical terms, and the subsequent administration and formal closeout of the area's contracts.
• Monitors purchases, agreements, and contracts, to ensure award requirements are met. Communicates frequently with program managers and subject matter experts to discuss and advise on contractual, financial, and other administrative management matters.

Warehouse Operative/Hygienist - Immediate Start | Hull, HU14 3RS
Location: Hull, HU14 3RS
Manpower is currently seeking experienced Warehouse Operatives/Hygienists to join our busy client in Hull. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on returns and decontamination.
Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and decontaminating returned products to ensure they are ready for redistribution
• Order picking and other general warehouse duties
• Ensuring all tasks are carried out in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in the warehouse

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a warehouse or hygienist role is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Physical stamina as some heavy lifting is required
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Ability to start immediately

Additional Benefits:

• Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea & coffee

This is a long-term contract with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate. We are looking for candidates who can start immediately and commit to this opportunity.
To apply, please contact Manpower today or submit your application.

As a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist, you will:

• Serve as the main agency contact point for the implementation of the Federal Management Regulations for personal property.
• Manage and oversee Departmental personal property inventory programs.
• Plan and conduct management studies and analyses of Departmental property inventory operations, process, and programs.
• Direct all activities involving the administration of bank card purchase, Blanket Purchase Agreements and contracts for various personal property functions, including office equipment maintenance and repair, conventional furniture and case goods purchase, furniture repairs and reconfiguration, and carpet purchase and installation.
• Develop Departmental budget estimates for furniture and equipment needs based upon historical data, knowledge of property requirements and equipment capabilities.

As a Supervisory Contract Specialist (Chief Procurement Officer), you will:

• Designate and provide re-delegation of authority to qualified subordinate contracting officers including the establishment of monetary limitation and signatory authority as is considered appropriate.
• Through subordinate supervisors, direct the development of Bureau wide policies, procedures and guidelines, and bulletins for procurement programs to provide direction for all personnel in conducting purchasing and contracting functions effectively and promotes economic efficiency.
• Address procurement operating guidelines via periodic meetings with Bureau procurement personnel and review and appraise operations through improvement of Bureau procurement operations.
• Function as the Bureau's chief liaison official with the Office of the Procurement Executive (OPE), Treasury Department - reviewing draft Federal Procurement Regulations (FPR) and other proposed regulations and statutes and developing and presenting the Bureau's position on each, which is forwarded to OPE for inclusion in the Treasury Department's composite response.
• Serve as principal technical consultant to the Director, Deputy Directors, and Associate Directors on all procurement matters - providing advice to other Bureau officials and to the Bureau procurement staff, especially in the more complex aspects of contract formulation, contract administration, terminations, disputes, and protests.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
As a Contract Specialist, you will:

• Plan, negotiate, lead, and/or administer complex procurements of goods, systems or services with specialized, state-of-the-art, critical or scarce requirements.
• Develops and/or review complex contractual pricing arrangements and incentives characterized by multiple incentives requiring sophisticated contracting techniques, sharing arrangements such as cost-plus-incentive-fees or fixed-price-incentive-fees where the agency and the contractor share cost risk, or economic price adjustment clauses for adjusting labor and material costs where price cannot be reasonably predicted at the time of negotiation.
• Present findings, recommends corrective actions, and makes policy or procedure improvements.
• Review, advise on, develop and recommend operation-wide or agency-wide procurement processes and systems, procedures and policies; or equivalent assignment.

Challenge-trg Recruitment are EXCITED to have you on our team as a Warehouse Operative in Hull, HU4 7DY. If you are looking for an immediate start and a friendly team than this is the perfect job for you.

** Immediate start - LLOP, forklift, VMA or other truck experience is required**

No Valid certificate required!

As a Warehouse Operative, you will earn £11.44 per hour.

Your shift times and days as a Warehouse Operative:

• 8 hours shifts
• 1 hour paid break
• 7 hours of working time
• Rotating shift: 5x days (Monday to Friday)
• 06:00am until 14:00pm and 14:00pm until 22:00pm

We also have PART TIME shifts available, you will be working 1, 2 or 3 days per week either working on a 06:00am until 14:00pm OR 14:00pm until 22:00pm shift

"Warehouse experience is preferred. Please add your CV to your application"

Your benefits as a Warehouse Operative:

• Temp to perm, full training provided
• Both full time and part time shifts available
• Paid breaks
• Bank holidays and weekends off
• Canteen on site
• Free parking
• Guaranteed career progression

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

If you are interested please send us your CV!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Challenge-trg is looking for Warehouse operative for their client in Goole, DN14 8GA!

Payrates and shifts:

• Range of pay on days between £14.58 - £26.69 - Depending on Shift, Rota, overtime and performance.
• Performance bonus up to £1 additional per hour
• Full time work available

Role

• Picking and manually handling stock
• Using a Low Level Order Picker (LLOP) correctly following the training provided
• Working towards KPI Targets around performance and accuracy

Our ideal candidate:

• Must be 18 and over to apply
• No experience needed with full training provided
• Must be able to lift up to 25kg in weight

Benefits

• Flexible to suit your needs
• Paid weekly
• Subsidised canteen with free hot drinks
• Full training provided
• Casual dress
• Opportunities to develop
• Potential courses and upskilling sessions provided by Challenge-trg Skills
• Private bus service with various stops for £2 per ride with timetables for every shift and a guaranteed seat provided by Zeelo

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Apply now to become Warehouse Operative!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Procurement & Contracts SpecialistLocation: Central London (Hybrid working: 2-3 days' work from home)
Organisation: Housing Association
Contract Type: Immediate start, temporary contract until April 2025
Pay rate: £450 per day (inside IR35)


Overview:
I am recruiting for a Housing Association that needs an experienced Procurement and Contracts Specialist to join their Procurement team on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in writing and managing high-risk contracts, advising on no-contract and no-PO requirements, and working independently with minimal supervision. This role involves reviewing and managing contracts for a list of 500 suppliers, including high-risk, lower-value suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:
*Review and manage contracts for a list of 500 suppliers, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
*Write and develop contracts and specifications for high-risk suppliers.
*Advise on no-contract and no-PO requirements, ensuring all procurement activities are compliant.
*Prioritise and manage a large workload effectively, focusing on high-risk suppliers being transitioned from no-contract, no-PO status.
*Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating the ability to hit the ground running.
*Collaborate with a team of 15, providing dedicated support for this project.
*Ensure all procurement activities align with FM and construction industry standards.

Requirements:
*Proven experience in writing and managing high-risk contracts.
*Strong understanding of no-contract and no-PO requirements.
*Ability to review and manage many supplier contracts.
*Comfortable working with high-risk, lower-value suppliers.
*Experience in FM and construction industries.
*Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and manage a large workload.
*Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
*Available for interviews this week.



What you need to do now
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Procurement OfficerLocation: Central London, (Hybrid working: 4 days from home, 1 day in the office on Tuesdays)
Organisation: Health Regulator
Contract Type: Temporary (immediate start until Spring 2025)
Pay rate: £150-£250 per day

Your new role
Recruiting a highly skilled Procurement Officer with extensive experience within the Local Authority to join a leading health regulator based in Central London. This role requires a candidate with a strong understanding of procurement frameworks, request for pay processes, and e-sourcing, particularly using Atamis. The successful candidate will have end-to-end procurement experience and be able to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full procurement process from initiation to contract award.
• Utilise e-sourcing tools, specifically Atamis, to manage procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement frameworks and regulations.
• Handle requests for pay and manage related processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and provide effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

Requirements

• Extensive experience within Local Authority procurement.
• Strong understanding of procurement frameworks and request for pay processes.
• Proficiency in e-sourcing tools, particularly Atamis.
• Demonstrated end-to-end procurement experience.
• Ability to start immediately.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available to work 4 days from home and 1 day in the Central London office (Tuesdays).
• Only candidates with a 1-2 week notice period will be considered.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Committed to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry trends.

What you need to do now

• This role is not suitable for candidates currently in a permanent role due to the immediate start requirement.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply.

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

As an Inventory Currency Controller, you will:
- Maintain an adequate supply of replacement inventory for damaged notes.
- Record transactions in the BEP designated electronic system of record.
- Assist in reconciling discrepancies discovered during the count of mutilated stock.
- Responsible for acquiring QA samples from submitted mutts in line with quality procedures.
- Verify accumulated units of cancelled and counted stock, checking each against accompanying identification.