Total 12 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in Leeds, LS1 4AP

Purchasing Data Quality Support Assistant, Leeds

Working hours 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday
We will consider flexible working arrangements

Temporary contract - 3 months

Start Date - ASAP

We will consider flexible working arrangements
Overview of the Role
You will provide a professional administrative service supporting the data cleansing activities of the CPS Programme for the Purchasing work stream. Working with colleagues and suppliers, you will ensure that the master data is accurate, complete and consistent to enable a seamless migration to a new ERP solution. You will have a proactive approach to problem solving, helping to resolve purchasing and invoice queries and will work with the SAP purchasing system (P2P) and other in-house procurement systems entering information and generating reports. You will be self-motivated and resourceful with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people and as part of a team. You will have strong numeracy and literacy and IT skills and be willing to undertake any training required that is relevant to your role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Experience of working in an office/administrative environment;
* Excellent attention to detail;
* The ability to work to tight deadlines;
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve complex queries;
* Evidence of high level of proficiency with IT, particularly in the use of Microsoft based applications;
* Evidence of effective time-management and organisational skills;
* Excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
* Evidence of self-motivation and resourcefulness whilst maintaining an ability to work as part of a team;
* Experience of dealing with confidential information.

Additional Experience
* Previous experience with SAP P2P systems or equivalent ERP solutions;
* Experience of public sector administrative procedures;
* Familiarity of working within a procurement environment and with relevant
procurement/finance terminology and processes.

What does the role entail?
* Resolving blocked invoice queries using SAP MRBR and ZMIR5 reporting
* Generating standard SAP reports and extracting master data
* Assisting with the correction of vendor records
* Liaising with suppliers to obtain company information to ensure the
completeness of vendor records
* Supporting the closure of completed purchase orders and identifying any
remediation required to maintain the GR/IR account
* Ensuring open purchase requisitions are approved or closed as required to maintain data quality
* Building up a network of staff contacts, liaising to discuss mutual problems and working to devise solutions which may be adopted as best practise
* Maintaining records and files to an auditable standard

Qualifications and Skills
Essential:
* Knowledge of SAP ERP System;
* Familiarity with working in a small team managing purchasing issues &
questions, working on your own initiative, good communicator and have the
ability to network across the organisation both internally and with external
suppliers;
* Accuracy of data entry into an ERP System;
* Ability to rectify master data corrections in a timely manner with an audit trail embedded;
* Good IT Skills and use of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, teams, MS
Office);
* Ability to maintain good working relationships both internally and externally;
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to resolve complex queries;
* A willingness to undertake required training courses: procurement-related SAP training is mandatory.

Desirable:
* Good understanding of Purchase to Pay Cycle;
* Understand of the Operational transaction within purchasing;

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a works provider in their search for a Procurement Assistant to work from their head office facility in Leeds.

For the successful Procurement Assistant our client is offering:

• up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
• Monday to Friday 0830 - 1730
• Permanent
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual pay review
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Potential to earn an annual EOT (Employee-Owned Trust) bonus, based on profitability of the business
• Access to an employee assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Investors in People recognition – 2015, 2019 and 2022
• Access to mental health first aiders
• Opportunities to partake in volunteer work and charity events
• Flexible start and finish times
• Eyecare vouchers

The role - Procurement Assistant

• Assist the procurement team with centralised administrative support: booking meetingS, transport, deliveries and assisting with internal enquiries
• Resolve escalated invoice issues and queries
• Create purchase orders
• Set up new vendors as required: database administration
• Coordinate between the team and clients where applicable
• Create reports
• Ensure all vendor information is accurately input on the system

What our client is looking for in a Procurement Assistant

• Previous experience working in a purchasing or procurement assistant role (or similar) - ESSENTIAL
• Excellent communication skills
• Administration / IT capability: MS Office - excel, word and internal databases - ESSENTIAL

Key skills or similar Job titles

Purchasing assistant, procurement assistant, buying assistant, category assistant

Commutable From:

Leeds - All, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Castleford, Pontefract

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Here at Hays, I am recruiting for an Associate Procurement Manager to join a public sector organisation based in Bradford on a permanent basis, this is an exciting opportunity to join a well established procurement team. This role offers great flexible working, with hybrid working available. The role is paying up to £44,000 per year along with some brilliant public sector benefits.
You will be responsible for the attainment of value for money on a diverse portfolio of strategic tenders, contract management and procurement related projects across a range of categories. The right candidate will be able to provide expert knowledge on procurement related policies, financial regulations and public procurement directives. Responsible for driving greater vale for money from a proactive, engaging and innovative approach to procurement.
Key Responsibilities for this role:

• Manage effective relationships with senior managers, internal stakeholders and key suppliers to meet customer needs.
• Manage tender workplace from identification of need through to contract aware, to include commercial procurement techniques and procedures in the delivery of best value procurement solutions.
• Ensure the tender process complies with good purchasing practice.
• Motivate and influence stakeholders at all levels, working with contract owners to manage suppliers' performance and deliver agreed goals and objectives.
• Promote corporate contracts and framework agreements that represent best value, reducing off-contract spend to a minimum where appropriate.

Experience and qualifications required for this role:

• Proven experience of leading procurement projects in a large and complex organisation.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of contract law and ability to manage contractual matters.
• Experience tendering within a cross functional team.
• Experience of a wide range of procurement quote and tendering solutions.
• Proven ability to manage a suite of contracts and tenders using own initiative.
• Strong analytical skills, and a strong attention to detail.
• CIPS Level 4

If this sounds of interest, please click 'apply' for consideration.

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Here at Hays, we are recruiting for a Purchasing Manager based in Wakefield, this role will sit within the Group function of the company, and you will be responsible for ensuring the Group has a competitive range of products for all sectors. This is a full-time position, with 3 days required at the Wakefield office and you may also be expected to travel internationally. This role is paying circa £45,000 per annum, along with great company benefits.
As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for being in contact with suppliers and the products within the organisation, you will be liaising between suppliers and different departments in the business. You will be managing the relationship to benefit the Group and ensuring that the suppliers are engaged and getting the most out of the Group.
Key Responsibilities will include:

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best business package for the company including agreeing terms for rebates, MDF, annual & quarterly targets.
• Support the Category Manager to build category plans for key suppliers/key categories that support growth and aspiration plans for the company
• Understand the category, competitors, suppliers & market dynamics
• To develop and communicate knowledge of the UK&I market and trends in order to define the vendors for the category
• Identification & development of long-term suppliers for existing and new products in accordance with the business strategy and range control plans
• Source, evaluate and select new products to present to the Category Manager
• Manage the full processes of bringing new products to market including internal communication with the relevant departments, key areas being inventory, operations and marketing.
• Manage all supplier relationships, including product set-up, pricing, stock issues, rebates, price protection and customer queries

Experience required for the role:

• Time management, and ability to meet goals, deadlines and workload
• Strong communication skills and a high level of professionalism to work with senior suppliers contacts
• Understanding of end-to-end sales process including pricing & operations
• Strong negotiating and supplier management skills
• Experience developing strong supplier relationships
• Proven buying experience with manufacturers and major international brands
• Proven success in a commercial environment

If you are interested in the role please click 'apply'

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Here at Hays, we are recruiting an Inventory and Supply Analyst to join a large FMCG client based in East Leeds on a 9 month fixed-term basis. This role is for someone who is highly motivated by analysing data and has experience working in a similar environment. This role is paying £35,000 per annum along with some great company benefits.
This role will involve being a key player within the business, managing relationships with the organisation's Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider to ensure adequate stock cover for the department's products across the whole of the UK.
Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Managing all aspects of stock management, including administration and analysis.
• Collaborating and liaising with 3PLs on stock management and developing solutions to any problems that arise.
• Working with other departments on cross collaborative projects.
• Provide cover and support for the administrator and support the manager when it is required.
• Involvement in the cost review process.

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• 2 years of experience working with a 3PL, and within an inventory role.
• Experience working in a FMCG environment would be advantageous.
• Highly proficient with MS Excel (e.g. VLookups, XLookups, and Pivot tables).
• Prior experience to working with SAP would be beneficial.
• You will need to be highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with a structured approach to work.

This role would be a great fit for someone who is highly analytical and a strong communicator with a track record of relationship building, specifically with 3PLs. This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive with a willingness to learn and develop their skills further and looking to join a collaborative and supportive team.
If this role sounds of interest, please click '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

Here at Hays, we are recruiting an Inventory and Supply Analyst to join a large FMCG client based in East Leeds on a 9 month fixed-term basis. This role is for someone who is highly motivated by analysing data and has experience working in a similar environment. This role is paying £35,000 per annum along with some great company benefits.
This role will involve being a key player within the business, managing relationships with the organisation's Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider to ensure adequate stock cover for the department's products across the whole of the UK.
Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Managing all aspects of stock management, including administration and analysis.
• Collaborating and liaising with 3PLs on stock management and developing solutions to any problems that arise.
• Working with other departments on cross collaborative projects.
• Provide cover and support for the administrator and support the manager when it is required.
• Involvement in the cost review process.

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• 2 years of experience working with a 3PL, and within an inventory role.
• Experience working in a FMCG environment would be advantageous.
• Highly proficient with MS Excel (e.g. VLookups, XLookups, and Pivot tables).
• Prior experience to working with SAP would be beneficial.
• You will need to be highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with a structured approach to work.

This role would be a great fit for someone who is highly analytical and a strong communicator with a track record of relationship building, specifically with 3PLs. This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive with a willingness to learn and develop their skills further and looking to join a collaborative and supportive team.
If this role sounds of interest, please click '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

Here at Hays, we are currently recruiting for an Indirect Procurement Advisor to support a client based in East Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity, paying up to £30,000 per annum. This role is hybrid working with 2 days in office in Leeds. This is a great development opportunity, where you will sit within the company's central Corporate Procurement Team.
This role is supporting Category Managers who are responsible for managing small/medium portfolio of contracts, you will be supporting a highly established team within the indirect procurement markets. The right candidate for this role will be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise different projects and have a keen eye for detail. You will be taking full ownership of tasks and ensure all procurement activities are following company policies and working procedures.
Your key responsibilities:

• Receiving and evaluating bids and Preparing purchasing recommendations
• Review contractual terms and consult with category managers/procurement managers/legal if required.
• Initiate, issue, and administering purchase orders and contracts through predetermined procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Understand, implement, and comply with the company policies and ensure the same within the supplier base and implement corrective actions when appropriate.
• Collaboration with internal/external stakeholders to meet current needs and explore opportunities for mutual benefit and other potential innovation.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that provides a stable foundation for future business opportunities.

Experience/Skills required:

• 2 years of experience in a procurement role (ideally indirect)
• Demonstrated ability in standard procurement procedures and practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), VMS systems (SAP Ariba) and Service Now
• Comprehension of contractual terms and conditions in conjunction with established procurement policies.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and multi-task.
• CIPS Level 4 (or studying towards)

This role will offer a great development opportunity, with the company looking to actively develop and support the right candidate through their CIPS qualification. If this role sounds of interest, please click 'apply' 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

Here at Hays, we are currently recruiting a Strategic Procurement Advisor to support a professional services client based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity, paying £30,000 per annum. This role is hybrid working with 2 days in office in Leeds. This is a great development opportunity, where you will sit within the company's central Corporate Procurement Team.
This role is supporting category managers who are responsible for managing small/medium portfolio of contracts. You will be supporting a highly established team within the indirect procurement markets. The right candidate for this role will be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise different projects and have a keen eye for detail. You will be taking full ownership of tasks and ensure all Procurement activities are following company policies and working procedures.
Your key responsibilities:

• Receiving and evaluating bids
• Preparing purchasing recommendations
• Review contractual terms and consult with category managers/procurement managers/legal if required.
• Initiate, issue, and administer purchase orders and contracts through predetermined procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Understand, implement, and comply with the company policies and ensure the same within the supplier base and implement corrective actions when appropriate.
• Collaboration with internal/external stakeholders to meet current needs and explore opportunities for mutual benefit and other potential innovation.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that provide a stable foundation for future business opportunities.

Experience/Skills required:

• Demonstrated ability in standard procurement procedures and practices.
• The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), VMS systems (SAP Ariba) and ServiceNow
• Comprehension of contractual terms and conditions in conjunction with established procurement policies.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and multitask.

This role will offer great development opportunity, with the company looking to actively develop and support the right candidate through their CIPS qualification. If this role sounds of interest, please click 'apply' 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

Here at Hays, I am currently recruiting for an IT Procurement Administrator to join a global IT team for a consultancy based in Leeds. This is a great hybrid opportunity, paying £27,000 per annum, with 1-2 days a week in the Leeds City Centre office.
You will be responsible for assisting the IT Procurement Manager with the coordination and processing of all IT purchases within the EMEA region, ensuring all the spend is approved. You will be part of the IT procurement team which is responsible for the provisioning of equipment and software licences.

Your key responsibilities:

• Assisting with the procurement of IT products and service solutions for the EMEA region
• Manage daily procurement tasks/requests proactively via the IT Service Management tool, Cherwell.
• Collaborating with suppliers to obtain quotations.
• Creating and managing purchase orders through the approval process.
• Respond proactively to information demands and questions from Operational teams and other internal parties as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with other global Procurement team members and share best practices.

Experience/Skills required:

• At least 2 years' experience within a customer-facing IT procurement role.
• Use of MS Office 365, such as Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Experience in software licensing would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organisation with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a constantly changing environment.

If you are interested in working for an organisation that invests in the professional development of their employees, and kickstart your career within Procurement please click 'apply'.

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• Support and assist the Head of Procurement and the Procurement Manager with their day to day duties.
• Maintain the Supplier Database including all changes relating to that to ensure it is accurate and up to date.
• Manage the Purchase Cards process including making purchases for departments that do not have access to a purchase card
• Assist with the creation and processing of requisitions for goods and services
• Administer processes for conversion of requisitions into purchase orders and their distribution to suppliers.
• Advise and assist budget holders with processes for obtaining quotations for the supply of goods and services and with decision-making about acceptance of quotations.
• Comply with Luminate Education Group Financial Regulations and Procedures and maintain a pro-active and diligent approach to fraud awareness.

• Literacy and numeracy at Level 2/GCSE grade C/Level 4 or equivalent
• Must have experience of using Microsoft Office systems and databases, (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Highly organised with the ability to work to demanding deadlines and deliver outcomes in an accurate and timely manner
• Exercises absolute integrity in respect of confidential matters and to ensure that any specified procedures for ensuring the security and confidentiality of information are always maintained
• It would be great if you had any previous experience of working in procurement or using financial systems

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements