Total 13 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Bury, Not recorded, BL9 5BN

Post Title: Procurement & Contracts Manager

Team: Corporate Procurement and Contract Management Team

Salary Range: Grade 13 - £43,693 £45,718

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Corporate Procurement and Contract Management Team at Bury Council. The Corporate Procurement and Contract Management Team provide advice, guidance and services relating to property related projects and premise management across the Council, including Children’s Services and public buildings.

With an extensive kno wledge of procurement legislation and best practice, you will develop and manage multi-million-pound procurement contracts, contract compliance strategy and cost control. You will also provide specialist procurement advice and support to officers with regard to high-value contracts. In addition, you will be provided with all the support you will need to develop both personally and professionally.

As a Procurement & Contracts Manager in our Corporate Procurement and Contract Management Team you will:

• Develop a procurement plan in relation to facilities management contracts ensuring that the most appropriate procurement method and form of contract are utilised.
• Be responsible for the procurement of multi-million-pound FM contracts, appointment, managing and monitoring of all contractors, providers and consultants relating to the FM Service.
• Market the contracts and services of FM and deliver presentations to officers, members and relevant third-party organisations as required.
• Implement and monitor appropriate performance indicators in relation to FM contracts applying advanced specialist knowledge, assist in devising and take the lead on implementing appropriate performance standards and measures for procurement activities within the Corporate Procurement and Contract Management Team.
• Provide expert knowledge, advice and guidance to departments to facilitate devolved procurement whilst ensuring compliance with the Corporate Procurement Strategy and the council’s stated aims and objectives.

What makes you our ideal Procurement & Contracts Manager?

• Full membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (MCIPS) through examination route. Educated to Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent as a minimum.
• Working knowledge of corporate governance, financial, risk and environmental management and programme management principles and practice.
• Working knowledge of procurement legislative requirements.
• Ability to build strong trusting relationships with suppliers, clients, customers and colleagues.

For full details of the role and requirements please see the attached job description and person specification. For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Malcolm Edis Head of Corporate Procurement - m.edis@bury.gov.uk

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week flexible working scheme based around the usual business working week.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application via Greater.jobs as soon as possible - the closing date for applications is 4th November 2024. Applications that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview week commencing 2nd December 2024.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Next steps

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Malcolm Edis on m.edis@bury.gov.uk
Interviews will be held on the week commencing the 2nd December 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Procurement to join our team and lead our procurement strategy.

As the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy across the trust. You will ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant manner. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes and regulations.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a senior procurement role, preferably within the education sector; strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices and strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Applicants will need to be CIPS Level 6 Qualified for this role.

The role will be based at our Central Offices in Calverton, Nottingham.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Further details about the role

For further details regarding this post please contact Donna Hain, Finance Director on 0115 6842162. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Procurement to join our team and lead our procurement strategy.

As the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy across the trust. You will ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant manner. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes and regulations.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a senior procurement role, preferably within the education sector; strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices and strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Applicants will need to be CIPS Level 6 Qualified for this role.

The role will be based at our Central Offices in Calverton, Nottingham.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Further details about the role

For further details regarding this post please contact Donna Hain, Finance Director on 0115 6842162. To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Procurement & Contract Manager is primarily responsible for supporting (in conjunction with the Head of Procurement) the delivery of the procurement strategy including best practices, tools, guidance and support aligned to business and operational requirements. Primarily, you will be responsible for formal tendering and purchasing for Estates and Facilities Management including capital works projects and expanding our Preferred Supplier List. Using your solid expertise, you will lead on various initiatives, delivering exceptional levels of customer service, adding value and driving and realising savings. As you will be part of a small team, there will be a need to “muck-in” and work on other projects / issues as become necessary from time-to-time.

You must have a forward-thinking, open style coupled with a positive personality that will allow you to engage with senior managers across the Trust. You will be working with external Contractors staff when managing or overseeing contract performance and compliance with SLAs and KPIs.

This is a hands-on role, with the ability to turn your hand to numerous tasks, as well as being able to function with the minimum of supervision. You must have excellent communication skills to be able to seek solutions, as well as identifying new ways of working and continuous improvement involving key stakeholders.

You will also be a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or be working towards being MCIPS qualified.

You must have strong public sector procurement and contract management experience ideally from the education sector (but this is not strictly necessary). You must be highly competent at MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and have worked with e-Tendering platforms: OHC&AT currently uses MyTender. You should also be able to undertake benchmarking, detailed financial & spend analysis and be experienced at completing due diligence checks. You must be able to lead on end-to-end procurement processes (ITTs) and you will also have knowledge of the upcoming Procurement Act 2024.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Role overview

Position: Store Manager Designate – Bury, BL9 0BL

Salary: £28,548 per annum

Benefits: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pension, 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme, employee
discount across Heron Foods and B&M, money off a range of products and services via BenefitHub.

Hours: 45 hours per week




Heron Foods is a food retail business providing its customers with high quality, low priced products. Since joining forces with
B&M we have continued with our ambitious and exciting growth plans, now with over 300 stores and with new store openings
month-by-month. Heron Foods offers the opportunity to work within a rewarding environment with excellent development
opportunities. This an exciting time to join our business!

As the Store Manager Designate you will be responsible for the following:-

* Managing a team including recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff and keeping HR records
* Ensuring availability of stock, overseeing pricing and efficient stock control
* Responding to customer queries and complaints whilst ensuring high levels of customer service
* Controlling wage costs and protecting company assets
* Maintaining an outstanding store condition ensuring cleanliness, health & safety legislation and visual merchandising standards
* Maximisation of profitability, meeting of sales targets and motivating staff to do so
* Taking personal responsibility for managing the store



Successful Store Manager Designate candidates will have the following:-

* Previous success within a similar Store Manager role, preferably within a fast-paced retail environment
* Experience in leading, managing and motivating a team and setting an enthusiastic example
* An honest and energetic personality who is organised and responsive
* Tenacity and enthusiasm with an enjoyment that comes from working within a busy and sometimes demanding environment



In return, we offer the following:-

* A salary of £28,548 plus bonus opportunity
* 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.
* 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.



If you have the ambition and drive to succeed within a rapidly expanding business, we want to hear from you.

Please visit http://careers.heronfoods.com/ [http://careers.heronfoods.com/] if you would like to know more about life at Heron
Foods.

Additional keywords:- Store Manager Designate, Store Manager, Retail Manager, Branch Manager, General Manager, Grocery Manager,
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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Procurement to join our team and lead our procurement strategy.

As the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy across the trust. You will ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a cost-effective, efficient, and compliant manner. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes and regulations.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a senior procurement role, preferably within the education sector; strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices and strong negotiation and contract management skills.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Procurement & Contract Manager is primarily responsible for supporting (in conjunction with the Head of Procurement) the delivery of the procurement strategy including best practices, tools, guidance and support aligned to business and operational requirements. Primarily, you will be responsible for formal tendering and purchasing for Estates and Facilities Management including capital works projects and expanding our Preferred Supplier List. Using your solid expertise, you will lead on various initiatives, delivering exceptional levels of customer service, adding value and driving and realising savings. As you will be part of a small team, there will be a need to “muck-in” and work on other projects / issues as become necessary from time-to-time.

You must have a forward-thinking, open style coupled with a positive personality that will allow you to engage with senior managers across the Trust. You will be working with external Contractors staff when managing or overseeing contract performance and compliance with SLAs and KPIs.

This is a hands-on role, with the ability to turn your hand to numerous tasks, as well as being able to function with the minimum of supervision. You must have excellent communication skills to be able to seek solutions, as well as identifying new ways of working and continuous improvement involving key stakeholders.

You will also be a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or be working towards being MCIPS qualified.

You must have strong public sector procurement and contract management experience ideally from the education sector (but this is not strictly necessary). You must be highly competent at MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and have worked with e-Tendering platforms: OHC&AT currently uses MyTender. You should also be able to undertake benchmarking, detailed financial & spend analysis and be experienced at completing due diligence checks. You must be able to lead on end-to-end procurement processes (ITTs) and you will also have knowledge of the upcoming Procurement Act 2024.

What the school offers its staff

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Would you like to make an impact by leading one of our home store teams that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability?

What does this role involve?

As a Store Manager you will be accountable for your stores performance, maximising sales through physical and digital channels, and achieving store targets by leading an inclusive and diverse team that consistently demonstrate the BHF values .

Each day is different in this varied, fast paced and hands on role, Due to the volume of collections, deliveries and donations, it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life saving research.

What are we looking for?

Experience working in a customer facing role in retail, hospitality or service industry
Experience of leading, motivating and developing teams
Commercial awareness
Ability to achieve sales targets
Committed to achieving the highest retail standards at all times
Able to work under own initiative and take a proactive approach to changing business needs and objectives
Thrives working in a hands on, fast-paced environment
An understanding of budgets and P&L
Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

What’s important to us?

At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.

Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions. We are more ambitious and determined than ever – because the cures and treatments we need are in sight. You could be part of getting us there sooner!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Why join the BHF?

We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

Our generous staff benefits include:

38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
Wagestream - early access to your wages
25% staff discount
Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts on gym memberships
Discounts with a wide range of retailers

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Assistant Store Manager
Salary: £27,000 per annum, plus quarterly bonus
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Contract Details: Permanent

​​This is a Full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to noon) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.
​A driving licence will be required for this role. If you're ready to elevate your career with a wealth of retail experience and a passion for driving sales, our Assistant Store Manager role awaits you at Dulux Decorating Centres. This position is all about partnering with the Store Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, foster the growth of our exceptional store team, and ignite a culture of first-class customer service-all while benefiting from our recent salary increase. Join us and take advantage of a new competitive compensation package that reflects your commitment and achievements.


Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the Store Manager for seamless store operations
* Foster the growth and development of store colleagues
* Efficiently manage stock and customer accounts
* Work with colleagues to meet and exceed sales targets
* Inspire and deliver first-class customer service
* Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships

About You:
* Proven experience in supervising a store and reviewing performance
* Understanding the importance of nurturing and developing a high-performing team
* Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues
* Proficient computer skills and numerical acumen
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Thrives in a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is paramount

Our Offer:
* Lucrative sales-based bonus
* No evening or Sunday shifts
* 25 days of holiday
* Pension Scheme with a generous contribution match
* Up to 50% store discount (extended to family and friends)
* Comprehensive training and continuous career development
* A fantastic flexible benefits scheme, including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorating Centres: As the UK's largest paint and decorating merchant, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 230 nationwide stores, forming part of the AkzoNobel group-a world expert in coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands. At Dulux Decorating Centres, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and the training needed for career progression. Recognized as a Top 100 Employer with 'Investors in People-Gold' accreditation, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and mental well-being, offering flexible working options for all roles. Join us in redefining success!

For more information and to apply, please click on the apply button.

Assistant Manager, Bury, St Edmunds

You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you.

The Role

This is a Full time 40 hr per week role, and you need to be available to work shifts between 7am and 5pm Mon-Fri. You will also work some Saturday shifts (8am to noon) on a rotational basis, to which you will have time off in lieu.

Their decorator centre in Bury St Edmiunds is looking for a new Assistant Manager. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll support them with day-to-day operations, as well as the development, engagement and motivation of store colleagues, helping them deliver a great customer experience. You'll also take on an account manager role, forming close partnerships with key customers and ensuring they receive expert advice, exceptional service and a perfect cuppa every time they shop with them.

They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and finds fulfilment in seeing others thrive. An inspiring leader who isn't afraid of responsibility and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day.

Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills.

Why work for this well-known brand?

They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently.

They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people.

Benefits include:

• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount)
• A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!)
• Sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships and childcare vouchers)

More about the company

You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Store Manager - Tottington, Bury (12 month secondment)
17 Market Street, Tottington, Bury BL8 4AA
£31,900 - £37,500 plus great benefits


We're looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team. This full-time Store Manager role comes with a competitive salary and brilliant benefits package.

As a Store Manager, you'll help to deliver the store purpose by guiding the commercial and community strategies in your store. You'll also lead your team and show them how to make shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, you'll help them to grow and learn so they can show our customers, colleagues and members the difference Co-op brings to local communities.

In this role, you can expect to:

* Empower your team to deliver great service, personally promoting the Co-op difference to customers and members
* Build an inclusive culture where everyone can speak up and share their views
* Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential
* Make sure the store is safe, legal and operational
* Manage and optimise your store's commercial performance, recruit new team members and manage HR processes

You'll need experience of guiding and developing a team and working in a busy, service-focused environment. Good communication skills are essential, and you should be able to coach, motivate and inspire your team. You'll also need:

* Resilience and great problem solving skills
* The ability to understand and analyse commercial information
* Willingness to roll up your sleeves and support the team with delivery of store activities

In return for your passion and commitment, you'll get a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes an annual bonus (based on personal and business performance), 36 days holiday including bank holidays (rising with service) and 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round. You'll also get:

* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Wagestream app - giving access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Coaching and training to support your career development

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.
As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.
We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

Here at Bonmarche we have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager based in our Bury store.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months of you wish to do so.
As Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial ‘retail manager’ who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.
As Store Manager, you will be expected to:
•Drive sales through your team
•Manage the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.
•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Commercial awareness
•Excellent leadership credentials
•An ability to drive sales through your team
•Good training and development capabilities

Job summary: Support the Head of Procurement to provide and manage a professional procurement service to the Trust and the community alliance, contributing to the development and achievement of the Trust plan. Job responsibilities: Support the Head of Procurement in monitoring and reviewing the Linen and Laundry services within the Trust. Line management responsibility for Buyers, Supplies Assistants and Ward Inventory Controllers in the Procurement Department and the works stores. Deputises in the absence of the Head of Procurement. Responsible for buying, materials management and distribution across the Trust. Ensuring that the demands and needs of all wards, departments and community sites are met. Responsible for the procurement of high value, complex contracts ensuring appropriate project management process are in place, status reports are compiled, and public procurement regulations requirements are met. Procurement tenders and contracting activity to include detailed analysis, negotiation in compliance with current, Public Procurement Policies, Trust SFIs, SFOs and audit requirements. Identify and deliver complex procurement projects to achieve value for money and compliance Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including public contracting and required process to followed. Responsible for the theatres pick and pack team delivering all consumable requirements daily into theatres and day surgery. Communication: To establish and maintain an excellent operational high profile with all users of the Procurement Department. Chair consumer user group meetings to develop a realistic, value for money inventory of consumable items. Communicate at all levels within the organisation and present information to staff and senior managers. Communicate and ensure compliance with the relevant statutory, European, Public and Local procurement policies. Ensure that the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and Standing Orders (SFOs) are adhered to at all times. Ensure that an effective communication network exists within the department and that all staff are aware of Corporate, and Directorate aims and objectives and their personal contribution in achieving this. Promote a positive image for the Procurement Department and the trust in all dealings with internal departments and external organisations, communicating policy changes which may have an impact on service delivery. Planning and organisational Skills: Contributes and inputs to the Trust, ICS and national work plan. Significantly contribute to the design and implementation of the Trusts Procurement Strategy as directed by the Head of Procurement. Develops and improves the relationship with other departments by proactively understanding the wants and needs of the organisation. Assist in the processes for undertaking the procurement of goods and services, central stock control and materials management ensuring sound controls are followed. Implement value for money exercises in high spend areas. Maintain and report savings achieved by monitoring the supply chain process. Adopt best practises and encourage other organisations and suppliers to support innovation and cost reduction initiatives. Research new goods and services to obtain best value for money. Support the Trust green plan around net zero responsibilities, leading to an increased commitment to environmental Procurement. Governance: Responsible for maintaining and monitoring compliance with the department Responsible for Health & Safety in the Procurement Department, carrying out all risk assessments and ensuring actions are completed in relation to the Procurement function in line with Trust policy. Assist in updating policies and procedures as appropriate on the introduction of new procurement techniques and procedures. Finance and Resources: Provision of advice in relation to corporate governance issues, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and Standing Orders (SFOs), relating to procurement. Authorised signatory for the Procurement Department budget. Authority to approve expenditure from pay and non-pay budget. Support the Head of Procurement to deliver the budget within agreed target. Support and guide the professional and training development needs within the team. Responsible for ensuring that all Trust staff involved in the tendering process are fully aware of and adhere to the processes for procuring goods and services. Deliver training where required. Responsible for ensuring that all staff receive/attend specific mandatory and statutory training as required for the job. Leadership and management: To take full control and deputise in the absence of the Head of Procurement Ensures that risk assessments and the ensuing procedural guidance notes are adhered to, and other health and safety legislation is appropriately actioned in accordance with Trust Policies. Responsible for recruitment and selection of staff, performance appraisal, personal development plan; monitors and prioritises workload, performance and achievement of targets. Approve and monitor annual leave and sickness for direct reporting staff always ensuring adequate cover. Line manage members of staff directly reporting to Head of Procurement in the absence of the Head of Procurement. Monitor and report on high volume products and investigate Value for Money alternatives. Ensure that all product trials and evaluation sheets are completed, analysed, and signed off at the appropriate level. Line manage the linen and laundry services to include the sewing room in the absence of the Head of Procurement Research & Development: Responsible for auditing, updating, and reviewing the departmental ISO quality assurance system.