Total 5 Junior Executive level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Durham, County Durham,

Our client, one of the UK's leading energy providers, is looking for a Procurement Assistant to join the Commercial Department on-site at a Power Station in Hartlepool.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carry out the ordering and the management of PPE & Stationery.
• Ensuring compliance of the Acquire Goods and Service process.
• Assist with resolving invoice queries.
• Carry out the ordering of goods and services up to a value of £20k.
• Establish call off arrangements.
• Complete third-party inspection paperwork and manage process.
• Carry out negotiations with external suppliers.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Good IT literacy (Microsoft Office & Excel).
• Able to communicate at all levels within the business, both to staff, colleagues in other departments and to supplier staff to build effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of the principles of basic Procurement and purchasing procedures and the ability to apply this information in a pragmatic way.
• Previous buying experience essential.
• Able to multitask, organise, and prioritise workloads, as well as meet deadlines.
• A resourceful individual who is flexible in approach.
• Previous SAP experience preferred.
• You will have strong organisational, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to deal with both internal customers and external supplier queries.
• Good attention to detail and be able to contribute ideas and solutions in a fast-moving environment.

Key Benefits working with Manpower:

• 36 days holiday accrual (pro-rata) including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Dedicated Manpower Account Specialist to provide support during your assignment

If successful, you will be employed by Manpower working on a temporary assignment at our client's site and will need to undergo vetting checks as well as a drug & alcohol test.

Brook Street (UK) Ltd have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Category Officer within Procurement for our leading Public Sector client Education Authority Northern Ireland, Belfast.

As a temporary Assistant Category Officer, you will be responsible for the delivery of compliant procurement competitions and associated activities and may have supervisory responsibilities for up to 5 members of staff.

JOB PURPOSE
To assist the Category Officer in the provision of best practice procurement and contract management services within a category area or manage a specialist area of work within Procurement Services;
As an advisor in a specialist role the post holder will be required to solve problems within a designated procurement category and will provide specialist support and advice to internal and external EA procurement customers and suppliers.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery of Strategic Procurement

• Provide advice and guidance to clients relating to procurement life cycle from initiation to contract management.
• Provide support and assist in all aspects of the delivery of procurements and contracts.
• Manage and deliver under £30k procurements and assist in the delivery of all procurement services in a specific procurement category to include, tender initiation, evaluation, award and contract management, ensuring the most efficient and effective Procure to Pay system is implemented for each contract
• Contribute to and review administrative systems and procedures to ensure records are accurate and comprehensive and to improve service delivery, including SharePoint, procurement service sourcing register and procurement service Quality Management System.
• Collating and analysing procurement category Management Information to assist and support the work of Category Officers
• Responsible for ensuring computerised tendering portal (eTendersNI) is utilised and maintained in accordance with agreed procedures.

Procurement Management Information System / Administration

• Responsible to produce standard and non-standard computerised reports, including from SharePoint and eTendersNI. Provision and presentation of management information to support management decision making.
• Implement and carry out compliance checks on EA Procurement Service Quality Management System and ensure compliance for a particular procurement category.
• Process all tender and contractual data on eTendersNI and relevant tender folders.
• Administration associated with tender challenges and disputes, supplier poor performance procedures, and other legal proceedings.
• All general administration in support of work undertaken including preparation of draft letters, minutes, notes, reports, documentation, contracts, variations to contract etc.

Service Delivery and Staff Supervision

• Supervise the work of staff to ensure effective service delivery in an assigned area of procurement activity.
• Plan, organise and prioritise work to ensure timely completion of tasks and deadlines met.
• Allocate work, check quality and quantity of work and monitor performance.
• Train or ensure the effective training of staff in the procedures, processes and information systems required for effective administration of assigned procurement category functions.

Essential Criteria:

You will also have either an NVQ Level 3, BTEC National or two A levels or equivalent and a minimum of one year's experience in an office based administrative role.

• Ability to organise a busy workload to deliver effective results on time
• Supervision of administrative staff in the section including the management and allocation of duties.
• Flexibility to meet changing demands as required and to priorities and delegate as required.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with others as part of a team
• Ability to use own initiative to solve problems and respond to others
• Ability to take a responsible and customer focused approach to work
• Ability to lead and direct a team or provide specialist advice and guidance where required,

You will benefit from:

• Full training and induction
• Work with a leading Public Sector Organisation that promotes diversity and inclusiveness
• The opportunity (however not guaranteed) to apply for internal roles
• Accrue holiday hours as you work
• Brook Street (UK) Ltd back office support and mentoring

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

The rate of pay is £12.94 per hour, the hours of work are 36hrs Monday to Friday.

If you would like to apply for this role, email your CV via the `Apply` link.

The Role and Department   

The University's Procurement Service is offering a development opportunity to gain procurement (and general business) knowledge, experience and qualification with the prospect of permanent employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

The Trainee Procurement Administrative Assistant will undertake on the job training and a development plan will be created in conjunction with the successful candidate to take into account their individual needs. Following successful completion of the first part of the necessary on the job training and development plan (one year) the post-holder will move to Grade 3.  The Trainee Procurement Administrative Assistant is to embark on the Charted Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) qualification (starting level determined by their experience and qualifications). Upon successful completion of the procurement qualification and all on the job training the post-holder will move to a Grade 4 role.  This plan will be regularly reviewed and form the basis of the assessment to move to the Grade 4 role. The development plan may be extended if the University considers it necessary.

The Procurement Service forms part of the University's Professional Services function and delivers a centralised procurement and purchasing activity to the entire organisation.  The department is currently split between the Purchasing Team, who are responsible for the day-to- day tactical procurement, and the Category Team, who are responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. The department is responsible for the procurement of all goods and services for the University and driving value for money, using strategic sourcing strategies within a category management framework.

Professional Services are expected to move into Boldon House (adjacent to the Arnison Centre) commencing Spring 2025, this will be a flagship building devoted to becoming the University's first ever professional service hub.  The building is being designed with flexible hybrid working in mind and will fully support the University's Hybrid Working Policy.  The Procurement Service are ear-marked to be one of the first occupants of this building.

How to Apply   

We prefer to receive applications online.  To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above.  Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence.

While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.  

We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.  

Who to contact for more information 

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Liam Glasper would be happy to speak to you. You can contact Liam by emailing

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Job Vacancy: Purchase Ledger Assistant

Location: Billingham

Salary: £23,000 - £26,500 per annum

Fantastic benefits, Hybrid working

We are currently seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a fantastic finance team and contribute to the financial strategy of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledgers.
• Ensure timely payment of suppliers and maintain disciplined document management.
• Accurately code invoices with VAT, project, and nominal codes.
• Process invoices and high-volume expense forms with a high degree of accuracy.
• Scan and upload invoices, delivery notes, and other documents onto the financial system.
• Resolve internal and external customer queries related to invoices efficiently and positively.
• Prepare and process payment runs as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement and suppliers.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses a conscientious, methodical, and diligent approach to work.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent internal client service.
• Has excellent planning and time management skills.
• Brings experience in maintaining high standards of accuracy and handling operational details.

For more information about this brilliant role, working for a wonderful company, don't hesitate to contact me.

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Your new company
A trailblazer in the hospitality sector, this company has seen considerable growth over the last 5 years and is now looking to strengthen its finance team as a result.
Your new role
Supporting the Head of Finance and joining a small existing team, you will take on specific responsibility for the purchase ledger.

• Raising Purchase Orders
• Liaising with and building relationships with key suppliers
• Answering supplier queries
• Managing the logistics of crucial deliveries
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as freight, couriers, import & export handlers
• Supplier statement reconciliations

What you\'ll need to succeed
You will have a background in finance, ideally gained within the hospitality sector. You will enjoy "problem-solving", be good at building relationships with external suppliers and be adept at "juggling" to ensure deliveries are managed and stock levels maintained.
Like everyone who works here, you will have a passion for customer services and want to ensure the company can provide the very best service possible.
Key to the success of this role will be your enthusiasm to learn and to become a part of this highly successful, award-winning team.
What you\'ll get in return

• Permanent contract
• Standard Monday to Friday working week
• Based on site in very smart, high-spec premises
• Required to work circa 1 Saturday a month with time given off in lieu

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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