Total 2 Fresh/Entry Level purchasing lead job vacancies in Information Technology category in The United States of America

Sodexo is committed to making a positive impact on society. The Starting Fresh programme is designed to support ex-offenders in finding employment both within Sodexo and with external employers. This programme plays a critical role in fostering social value and inclusivity, helping individuals reintegrate into society through meaningful employment opportunities.

The Programme Lead for the Starting Fresh initiative will collaborate with business clients and external partners to develop and manage the sourcing and pipelining of candidates, aligning with recruitment needs. This role is crucial in ensuring that ex-offenders are given the opportunity to rebuild their lives through gainful employment.

• Starting Fresh Programme Lead
• £25,000 - £27,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits
• Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5pm)
• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover
• Working from home with regular travel required

• Collaboration and Partnership:
  • Partner with internal teams to understand and address current and upcoming recruitment needs across all business segments.
  • Engage with internal and external prison services to pool and pipeline workforce candidates.
  • Collaborate with relevant external parties to extend the reach of our potential workforce and align with social value metrics and goals.

• Research and Development:
  • Conduct external research to enhance the development and delivery of the Starting Fresh initiative.
  • Support the expansion of the programme by driving workforce recruitment from prisons into our vacancies.

• Stakeholder Management and Reporting:
  • Provide excellent stakeholder management to ensure a responsive and affirming service.
  • Report on all specified KPIs and metrics to track the success and impact of the initiative.

Challenges and Key Issues:

• Understanding the recruitment needs and specifics of the ROTL (Release on Temporary License) terms and prison specifications.
• Navigating the vetting requirements for roles across different segments of the business.
• Navigating valuable and impactful relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Key Metrics:

• 5% of viable roles being filled within this demographic
• Supporting external businesses to employ this demographic

• Strong understanding of recruitment processes, policies, and procedures.
• Commitment to providing a helpful, friendly, and responsive service.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Professional conduct with a respectful approach to confidentiality.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel to different sites as needed.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to lead this initiative, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join us in driving social value and supporting ex-offenders in their journey to meaningful employment.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

• We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
• We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
• We’re a ‘ban the box’ employer, which means we don’t ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check.
• We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 15,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Procurement team in our BlueScope Building Components business as a Data Entry Officer (Purchasing) at our Archerfield branch. BlueScope Building Components, a division of BlueScope in Australia, manufactures and markets steel building products, solutions and services through its four leading brands: Lysaght, Fielders, Ranbuild and Kiteleys.

Working within a fast-paced and customer-focused team, you will play an integral role in coordinating and supporting purchasing.  You'll be responsible for ensuring critical purchasing and procurement data is entered accurately and maintained. Establishing mutually successful relationships with internal teams and vendors, you’ll be supporting the business in a vital function, allowing us to maintain a cost competitive position. 

We have a friendly team who are close at hand to support you during onboarding and beyond. 

Our office hours are 9am – 5pm, we can offer some flexibility to start and finish time to help you manage the work life balance juggling act!

What Will You Do?

Being part of our on-site team at our busy production hub, in addition to servicing other QLD based locations, you'll will be confident in establishing relationships and proficient with computers and systems.  You will be:

• processing purchase orders and managing the information and data associated with these
• supporting on all purchasing related admin-based tasks, handling order confirmations and invoice issues/queries as they arise
• monitor the quality of supplier service through vendor ratings and accounts payable
• following up suppliers to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
• ensure all code of conduct and trade practices requirements are observed

More About You

As someone who has experience within, or familiarity with the purchasing function and a willingness to learn, you’ll bring:

• high attention to detail and ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• strong interpersonal skills and confident communicating with a variety of stakeholders
• proficiency in MS Office applications 
• the ability to pick up systems and processes quickly

Why BlueScope

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
• make an impact that really does shape the world we live in
• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
• enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Wednesday 17 July 2024.