Total 11 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in luton lu1 3tq

Assistant Store Manager – Luton (Pets at Home, Retail Management Jobs)

Who are we?
We’re Pets at Home, a well-known name in the UK pet care industry. If you love pets, you might already be familiar with our range of Pet Care Centres, Pets Grooming salons, and Vets for Pets practices across the country. Our community-focused pet care stores are where local people come together to support local pet owners and their pets.

What’s the role?
We’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our team in Luton. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, you’ll be a key part of the retail management team, ensuring smooth daily operations. As Duty Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the store in the absence of the Deputy or Store Manager. You’ll lead from the front, managing everything from recruitment, stock control, and store standards to driving sales and ensuring exceptional customer service.
Your role will include:
• Overseeing store operations when the Store Manager or Deputy Manager is unavailable.
• Maximising sales and driving performance to achieve key KPIs.
• Leading and inspiring your team to ensure a fun, customer-focused environment.
• Maintaining high standards across the store, ensuring it’s a great place to shop and work.
• Collaborating with the management team to create a seamless retail experience.
We’ll provide you with industry-leading training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver top-tier service and care for our customers and their pets.

Who are we looking for?
• You’ll have at least 6 months of hands-on supervisory/management experience in a retail environment.
• Passionate about retail with a track record of delivering great results and high standards.
• Flexible to work a 7-day shift pattern, including weekends.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills, able to engage and motivate your team.
• Ready to take on 6 months of training, covering everything from customer service and health & safety to caring for pets.

Benefits
We reward and recognise our retail management team with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Here’s what you can look forward to:
• Annual bonus
• 28 days paid leave (rising to 33 days after 2 years), including 8 bank holidays.
• Birthday day off – celebrate your day!
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary.
• Company pension contribution of 4%.
• Colleague discount of 20% across Pets at Home, Pets Grooming, and Vets for Pets, plus 30% off our own brand.

“Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!”

Apply Now
Don’t wait! If you’re interested in this Assistant Store Manager role in Luton, apply today to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early due to the high volume of applications.

Manage and coordinate daily staff work, deliveries, and customer service.
Assist the Director in running the store efficiently, including handling complaints and problem-solving.
Supervise staff and support Customer Service Managers, especially during busy periods or absences.
Implement and monitor health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance on the shop floor.
Reconcile daily accounts and report to the Director.
Conduct performance reviews for managers and Store Assistants, ensuring all health and safety regulations are followed.

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

Location : Luton LU1 1UU

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Warehouse Operative to join our dynamic team at our Distribution Centre. The ideal candidate will have experience and good excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities:

- Deal with customers in a friendly and professional manner

- Perform picking and packing duties in the warehouse

- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of goods to customers

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse

Requirements:

- Excellent customer service skills with a positive attitude

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in picking and packing tasks

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys working in a warehouse environment. If you meet the requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Warehouse Operative in the Distribution Center.

Procurement Business Partner - Based in Beds (Hybrid, 2 days in office) 6 month FTC. up to £47,000
Expanding business are seeking a professional Procurement Business Partner for a 6 month fixed-term contract, with the potential to develop into a permanent opportunity.
* Assist Senior Category Managers & Head of Procurement to provide guidance, advice & support to other team members. Set key objectives, create opportunities to promote an environment of continuous improvement and development.
* Attend and support the Procurement Committee process (ProCo).
* Secure goods/works/services at optimal price and quality, achieved through effective sourcing, supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management, in line with the corporate strategy.
* Create value through supplier partnerships, innovation & sustainable initiatives.
* Create & manage category strategies, liaising with senior managers and directors to effectively implement in line with the corporate strategy.
* Develop appropriate sourcing and contract strategies procurements including the mitigation of potential supply chain risks.
* Collate and analyse data that supports the control of prices, costs and financial savings achieved, taking appropriate actions to improve performance.
* Create risk assessments, registers or other risk evaluation tools and agree actions to mitigate risks with suppliers and other stakeholders.
* Conduct effective performance reviews and appraisals with members of staff from procurement and supply.
* Demonstrate effective leadership skills with stakeholders by developing, communicating and promoting the purpose, values and vision of improved procurement and supply chain management across the organisation and with suppliers.
* Evaluate the range of contracting options for major programmes, projects or complex procurement activity, including the situations when each should be used, taking account the full scope of the project and the project outcomes.
* Evaluate benchmarks for goods/works/services to develop cost and performance analysis that supports performance improvement.
* Evaluate historical and forecasted data related to categories of spend to help formulate options and make recommendations to achieve the best value outcomes.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED* MCIPS qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Successful track record of delivering effective outcomes from sourcing activities
* Expertise in category and contract management
* Expertise of EU procurement regulations.
* Experience in conducting 'public tenders' under Find a Tender Service (FTS) regulations.
* Experience of conducting procurement / category management using best practice, sourcing and managing large tenders.
* Proven track record of resolving queries and influencing people as well as building collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers.
* Experience of successfully delivering complex competitive tenders


What you'll get in return
Hybrid policy 2 days a week in the office. Annual equivalent salary up to £47,000
6 month FTC

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Job Introduction

Store Location: Bridgewater

Store Hours: 42.5

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

Role Responsibility

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

The Ideal Candidate

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

Package Description

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About the Company

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

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

Benefits

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

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

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

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

No agencies, please.

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Role overview

Join Our Leadership Team: Store Manager Position Open in Luton/Bedford Area!



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 Luton store 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 Work 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.

Role overview

Join Our Leadership Team: Store Manager Position Open in Luton/Bedford Area!



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 Luton 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.

Location: Luton 
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 £28,700 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 an Assistant Manager to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Assistant Manager would ensure that they are creating an environment that is warm, supportive, and welcoming of ideas. You will inspire your store teams to deliver exceptional results and develop their skills set further. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our ASMs are well known in their store, as they get the opportunity to connect with their local community and build important connections.  

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: 

· Do you have 1+ years of retail management experience? 
· Have great delegation skills to get the job done?  
· Do you know how to build a routine and seek out opportunities to maximise sales?

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  

Bonded Warehouse Luton Airport LU2 9LY

this is starting in March, but please apply now as we need to collect 5 years of references for you before you are able to start work

no part time work available, must be able to work 40 hours a week

We are hiring on behalf of an exciting and successful client. If you are driven, have good time-management and are looking for a new challenge, then this may be the job for you! This is also the perfect role for anyone looking for flexibility and other great benefits in their job.

Our client is focused on customer service and ensuring that every flight is well stocked so people can travel in comfort. They are the caterer of choice to many leading airlines, so in your role you will be impacting not just the airlines, but their customers as well. Your role in the warehouse will be to keep the bar and trolleys stocked with goods, food and drinks for people to purchase on their flights. You will be working in their dynamic logistics centre, checking quantity and quality of stock before sealing carts to strict specifications, working to tight deadlines.

Pay: £10.42

Shifts: times vary and must be able to do any and all shifts required, these are on a rota basis and can not choose what shifts you want, as all shifts must be covered

Requirements:

- Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work

- Over 18 as you will be working with alcohol

- Able to work to tight deadlines, as part of a team

- Basic numerical and checking skills

- This role requires some heavy lifting, so you must be prepared for this

- You will need to undertake a DBS check, but don't worry, we will help you every step of the way!

Responsibilities

- Stock trolleys with food and drink for people to purchase during their journey

- Packing food items into carts

- Checking quality and quantity of stock

- Re-filling trolleys in accordance to colour coded systems

- Stripping down bars and duty-free trolleys from returning flights, checking returns against inventory

Benefits

- Free food and drinks while on shift

- Canteen onsite

- Free car parking

- Full training provided

- Career progression opportunities

If you are interested in working in this fast-paced environment and helping people travel in comfort, then please apply today!

Due to DBS and reference checks apply now to be sure you are ready to start ASAP!

Job Introduction

Store Location: Bridgwater

Store Hours: 42.5

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

Role Responsibility

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

The Ideal Candidate

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

Package Description

0

About the Company

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

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

Benefits

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

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

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

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

No agencies, please.

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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory