Total 6 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in BS1

We are currently recruiting for a dynamic Warehouse Operative / Delivery Driver to join our client, a world-renowned leader in the paints and coatings industry. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking responsibility for a variety of key tasks, from product preparation to ensuring timely and safe deliveries to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Mixer Responsibilities:

• Dispense and mix paint to precise customer specifications, ensuring all orders are fulfilled accurately.
• Label and package products according to quality standards, performing thorough checks throughout the process.
• Operate paint dispensers and replace barrels using proper lifting techniques and aids.
• Monitor stock levels, oversee the proper rotation of goods, and ensure materials are stored correctly.
• Complete required paperwork for collections and deliveries.

Driving Responsibilities:

• Plan efficient delivery routes and manage schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
• Load vehicles with products, ensuring that they match the order paperwork.
• Deliver products directly to customer locations, verifying deliveries and completing necessary paperwork.
• Perform regular vehicle maintenance checks to ensure safe operation.

Role Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25kg to waist height.
• Full, clean UK driving license.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional attitude when dealing with customers.

Interested?

Apply Today!

Your new role
Hays are recruiting a temporary purchase ledger clerk on behalf of a well-known Bristol organisation. The company are looking for an individual to support their team for approximately 6-8 weeks. Pay for the role is dependent on experience. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 35 hours. Responsibilities include:

• Manage the day-to-day accounts payable function
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices
• Bank statement reconciliations
• Ad-hoc finance activities for the wider finance team

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable function
• Strong communication skills
• Always looking to drive improvement

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.
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Interim Head of Finance & Procurement role
We are looking to speak with qualified finance candidates who have local government experience/ S151 experience for initially a 6-month opportunity. To drive continuous improvement in the finance and procurement functions, support a range of organisation-wide projects, and support and influence strategic decision-making at the highest levels. The Head of Finance & Procurement is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), which includes heads of functions from across the Service, who work together, and alongside the executive Leadership Team (ELT), to oversee the shape and direction of the Service and ensure that legal responsibilities are being met. In addition to being a member of SLT, the Head of Finance & Procurement will be specifically responsible for strategic and operational finance and procurement.
Salary and working arrangements:

• £95k to £100k per annum
• 6-months initially (the current incumbent is leaving December 2024)
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements- (preference on 2-3 days a week on site)
• We are looking to speak with candidates who have worked within the public sector at a senior level, most likely to be step-up or step-across candidates from Local Authorities, Blue Light, or related non-profit organisations.

With this in mind, comprehensive role responsibilities are detailed in the job description, and priorities include:

• Being accountable for all Section 151 responsibilities in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 and subsequent legislation and representing the CFO / Chief Executive Officer as required (including budget setting, and the close down of accounts).
  
• Provide strategic financial and procurement advice and direction for the Chief Financial Officer / Chief Executive Officer, ensuring that all statutory requirements are being adhered to.
  
• Demonstrating positive strategic leadership, working as a member of the SLT, securing the improvement and transformation of processes and service throughout the organisation with a key emphasis on value for money and community satisfaction.
  
• Leading, enabling and being wholly accountable for the functions for which they are responsible, in accordance with the Service's strategic planning, strategy and supporting business plans.
  
• Developing and implementing strategies to deliver the organisation's strategic objectives sustainably and in the public interest.
  
• Enabling the effective strategic leadership of the organisation, maintaining focus on its purpose and vision through rigorous analysis, horizon scanning and challenge.

The candidate

• The successful candidate will manage an overall budget of circa £130m per annum. In addition to becoming an effective member of SLT, the successful candidate will design and implement a continuous improvement strategy that will drive ongoing enhancements in the finance and procurement functions.
  
• Candidates will need to hold a CCAB qualification or equivalent and be technically capable of performing the statutory responsibilities of the role.
  
  
• The dual aspect of the role is important, ie: the ability to interact with the leadership team and work across the organisation, as well as having the ability to work with non-financial colleagues and turn financial data into actionable intelligence.
  
  

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or reach out to Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Carbon 60 is looking to recruit a Procurement Specialist for its public sector client based in Bristol

Pay rate is £23.53ph PAYE

Working hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Job Purpose

To provide professional, legally compliant advice and support leading to robust procurement processes and commercial outcomes for designated categories

Lead on the implementation of major sections of the commercial/procurement category plan and lead a programme of significant commercial/procurement projects and re-engineering processes

To provide expert advice and guidance to elected Members, Service Directors & employees

Design, implement & manage major procurement processes, leading a programme of significant commercial/procurement projects and re-engineering processes.

Job accountabilities

Lead on specific allocated medium/higher value/risk procurement and tendering and associated commercial and contract management arrangements to deliver procurement exercises effectively.

To utilise market knowledge, data & procurement expertise to identify and deliver commercial opportunities and solutions

Provide professional procurement advice and support and the council's commercial assurance framework, promoting the development of a commercial approach with key stakeholders.

Constructively engage with Services to ensure that commercial acumen is applied in how procurement and contracts are established.

To advise on the adequacy of Health & Safety policies as submitted by providers during procurement competitions.

Provide advice and support in managing strategic aspects of category related contract management, including engagement at supplier meetings, performance reviews, coordination of management information, and negotiation approaches.

Undertake analysis of the council's spend data, in order to identify patterns of purchasing, opportunities for savings and instances of non-compliant behaviour.

Undertake research and analysis to inform and report appropriately on a strategic view of the market(s) within designated category.

To proactively support and contribute to the ongoing development and currency of guidance and documentation associated with the Strategic Procurement and Supplier Relationship Service ensuring model delivery.

Manage, develop and support Category Support Officers to successfully achieve the objectives of the service and wider council.

Build, develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders both internal and external. to ensure high quality outcomes in support of the council's objectives while building best practice.

For further details please call Andrew on 07734743454

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are currently recruiting for a dynamic Warehouse Operative / Delivery Driver to join our client, a world-renowned leader in the paints and coatings industry. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking responsibility for a variety of key tasks, from product preparation to ensuring timely and safe deliveries to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Mixer Responsibilities:

• Dispense and mix paint to precise customer specifications, ensuring all orders are fulfilled accurately.
• Label and package products according to quality standards, performing thorough checks throughout the process.
• Operate paint dispensers and replace barrels using proper lifting techniques and aids.
• Monitor stock levels, oversee the proper rotation of goods, and ensure materials are stored correctly.
• Complete required paperwork for collections and deliveries.

Driving Responsibilities:

• Plan efficient delivery routes and manage schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
• Load vehicles with products, ensuring that they match the order paperwork.
• Deliver products directly to customer locations, verifying deliveries and completing necessary paperwork.
• Perform regular vehicle maintenance checks to ensure safe operation.

Role Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25kg to waist height.
• Full, clean UK driving license.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional attitude when dealing with customers.

Interested?

Apply Today!

Procurement Specialist

Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 37 hours a week
Rate: £28 umbrella an hour (£23 PAYE an hour)
Working arrangement: Predominantly working from home with a mandatory day in the office

Bristol City Council are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their Social Care Service. As a Procurement Specialist you will:

• Provide professional, legally compliant advice and support leading to robust procurement processes and commercial outcomes for designated categories which allows the achievement of value for money, high stakeholder satisfaction and supports the delivery of objectives
• Utilise market knowledge, data and procurement expertise to identify and deliver commercial opportunities and solutions
• Provide advice and support in managing strategic aspects of category related contract management, including engagement at supplier meetings, performance reviews, coordination of management information and negotiation approaches

Requirements

• MCIPS qualified
• Experience in public sector social care procurement
• Good working knowledge of UK public procurement regulations and EU Procurement Directives
• Analytical and research skills