Total 11 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Preston, PR1 7LY

Job Title: Procurement Officer (LC6)
Location: Preston
Salary:

• CIPS Level 5: £16.22 - £18.41 per hour
• CIPS Level 6: £18.41 - £20.63 per hour

Job Category: Financial

Description:
Service Care Solutions is assisting a police force in Lancashire with the recruitment of a skilled Procurement Officer. We are looking for candidates who are part or fully qualified in Level 5 or Level 6 of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). The role involves managing procurement processes, tendering, and contract negotiations within public sector frameworks.

Requirements:

• CIPS Level 5 or Level 6 qualification
• Experience in public sector procurement
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management
• NPPV3 Vetting required

Responsibilities Include:

• Undertaking procurement projects in line with public contract regulations
• Managing high-value tenders and contracts
• Providing procurement advice to senior managers
• Ensuring compliance with procurement laws and achieving value for money

To apply or for more information, contact:
Lewis Ashcroft
Email: Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk OR call 01772 208962

Mobile Warehouse Stock Checker - Preston - £24,082

Own Car is Required

The position

• This full-time permanent position,you will be responsible for driving around the region based in and around Preston to complete audits on deliveries.
• Rate of pay: £24,082 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus 30 min unpaid break
• Shift patterns 5 days out of 7 days, shifts between 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport is essential

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Mobile Accuracy Checker, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering our customer store is accurate.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of multiple supplier deliveries at customer store level.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock arriving at stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - based around the store delivery window
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator.
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport
• All work may require prolonged periods of standing and all employees will be required to kneel, bend and squat in order to access and work with low and ground level stock.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

GI Group are currently looking for a Warehouse Operative to join one of our large client based in Preston.

For this job the warehouse operatives will be working in the warehouse, organising parcels via postcode to be shipped out to customers. Our client is seeking experienced operatives to join their team at their busy depot. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.


Job details:

2 shift patterns available:

Monday to Friday
4pm - 10pm
£11.44

Nights
11.00 - 8.00
£11.50

Responsibilities:

- Sorting parcels
- Heavy lifting up to 25KG
- Loading and unloading
- Manual handling
- Physically demanding (involves being on feet and a lot of walking)

If you are interested we would love for hear from you please APPLY NOW or give us a call on 0161 474 1110

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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This role would suit an individual who has previous experience in a support type role and has been part of a team that has provided procurement support or potentially an individual that has worked in a contract management area. Use of e procurement tender portals is an advantage, the council uses Proactis, so any experience in this system would be an advantage. Experience of procuring or managing frameworks or having a general understanding of how frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems work would be beneficial. Core office hours will need to be worked, the majority of the work will be remote with occasional office working days or meetings in Southampton Civic Centre. The contract offered is for 3 days per week, the clientis flexible and would be happy to discuss the working days, but working some days earlier in the week will be part of the requirement.

Main responsibilities within attached job description and person specification. Main Duties The post holder will take direction from the Operations Team Manager but also work independently and proactively to: Process requisitions for internal and external stakeholders onto the selected Procurement purchasing systems. Deal with reported discrepancies, shortages, returns for internal and external stakeholders in a proactive but diplomatic manner. Operate within the LPC Policies and Procedures and display a high standard of professional conduct with stakeholders and suppliers. Report any problems or difficulties that cannot be resolved immediately. Assist and support the other members of the procurement team in ensuring customer satisfaction with the service. Provide cover for other members of the procurement team (such as annual leave/sickness) as and when required. On occasion, this role may involve cross site working or travel to other NHS external organisations for training or work purposes. Any other duties within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grading. Change of duties will be discussed with the post holder before implantation. The contents of this post will be reviewed with the post holder in the light of future development of the Buyer role. Support budget holders in managing their budgets for allocated projects and the provision of regular update reports against agreed timescales. Record efficiencies in the form of savings from budget and inflation/cost-avoidance. Evaluate and deliver the best value procurement process for acquisitions for the LPC Stakeholders by use of different sourcing options for a range of goods and services. Build up product knowledge from the supplier base and introduce alternative products to internal and external stakeholders as opportunities to save money. Responsible for assisting with quotation exercised and cost analysis for the purchase of goods and services for both internal and external stakeholders. Liaise with the NHS Supply Chain and suppliers to ensure that best pricing has been secured. Provide reports and other data to members of the procurement team to assist in the identification of items to be considered for standardisation of products or to identify lower cost alternatives. To assist with and where appropriate lead the subsequent implementation of such agreed changes. Produce management reports from the procurement purchasing systems. Schedule and analyse the data to provide internal stakeholders with statistics for developing and monitoring spend and stock-holding levels and future product switching and saving opportunities. Liaise with the procurement team internally and externally to ensure that only standardised products are ordered. Work with colleagues in the procurement team to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and balanced scorecard objectives through the work plan. Working closely with partner Trusts, to analyse spend, control expenditure, understand markets and identify savings opportunities. Developing appropriate procurement documents via the tendering system and assisting in setting up the award evaluation system. Co-ordination of quotations and tenders ensuring that there is compliance with Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. Ensure that all contracts data is captured on the LPC wide contract register. Provide excellent customer service to service users across the Lancashire Procurement Cluster Trusts and customer trusts. Work with stakeholders, finance and procurement colleagues with resolving and processing invoice queries. Support stakeholders with product sourcing. Creating catalogues and catalogue management. Assist stakeholders to understand both Trust and Public Procurement rules. Provide helpdesk duties in the form of e-mails and telephone calls. Train and support other members of the team.

Job Title: Procurement Officer (LC6)
Location: Preston
Salary:

• CIPS Level 5: £15.48 - £17.57 per hour
• CIPS Level 6: £17.57 - £19.70 per hour

Job Category: Financial
Description:
Service Care Solutions is assisting a police force in Lancashire with the recruitment of a skilled Procurement Officer. We are looking for candidates who are part or fully qualified in Level 5 or Level 6 of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). The role involves managing procurement processes, tendering, and contract negotiations within public sector frameworks.
Requirements:

• CIPS Level 5 or Level 6 qualification
• Experience in public sector procurement
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management
• NPPV3 Vetting required

Responsibilities Include:

• Undertaking procurement projects in line with public contract regulations
• Managing high-value tenders and contracts
• Providing procurement advice to senior managers
• Ensuring compliance with procurement laws and achieving value for money

To apply or for more information, contact:
Lewis Ashcroft
Email: Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk OR call 01772 208962

Start your leadership journey with ALDI! From driving sales, to serving customers and supervising staff, our Duty Store Managers always lead from the front.

Your purpose is ensuring our store runs smoothly during your shift. You'll be supporting and guiding team members, handling customer inquiries and working collaboratively as part of the store management team. All the while, you'll be honing your leadership skills and truly making a difference for your team and our customers.

The specifics? Here's what you’ll be doing:

• Opening and closing the store and supervising shifts
• Offering feedback to the team that's clear, constructive, and inspiring
• Assisting in training and onboarding team members
• Being a customer service superstar and serving customers at the registers with a smile
• Keeping shelves stocked with products so that our customers can find all their favourites
• Keeping a keen lookout for any incidents or hazards to keep everyone safe

Mobile Warehouse Stock Assistant - Preston - £24,082

Own Car is Required

The position

• This full-time permanent position,you will be responsible for driving around the region based in and around Preston to complete audits on deliveries.
• Rate of pay: £24,082 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus 30 min unpaid break
• Shift patterns 5 days out of 7 days, shifts between 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport is essential

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Mobile Accuracy Checker, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering our customer store is accurate.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of multiple supplier deliveries at customer store level.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock arriving at stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - based around the store delivery window
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator.
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport
• All work may require prolonged periods of standing and all employees will be required to kneel, bend and squat in order to access and work with low and ground level stock.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

We are looking for a Warehouse Team Manager working across our existing Warton 8 Hangar Facility. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the individual will be expected to support the Operations Manager in ensuring an effective warehouse operation is established and maintained to meet all key performance indicators and exceed customer expectations

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.

 

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary between £34,000 - £38,000 dependant on experience

• Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals

• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses

• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!

• Cycle 2 Work Scheme

• Holiday Trading

• Healthcare Cash plan

• Dental Cash plan

• Pension Accident Insurance

• Payroll Giving

• Eye Care Vouchers

• Online GP Access

• Hospital Plan

• Death in Service Benefit

• Retirement Courses

• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships

• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Ensure a proactive approach to Health and Safety

• Proactively motivate the team to achieve daily and weekly KPIs and ensure deadlines are met, reviewing team performance regularly with development plans

• Provide a responsive and professional service to customers and staff, ensuring all escalations are dealt with to a high standard and in a timely manner

• Manage and maintain accurate process flows, work instructions and quality documents

• Ensure that all staff are fully trained and inducted, arranging refresher training where required and ensuring the Skills Matrix is current

• Manage performance, attendance, timekeeping, overtime and sickness levels of individual colleagues, and action as per procedures

• Ensure effective communication throughout the operation, communicating planned requirements, providing information on performance, company news and procedures

• Act as key holder for designated site(s) as required

• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonable required for the effective management of the operation

• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders across the Wincanton business reaching into the Business Technology Solutions function

What will you bring?

• Able to provide and understand the need for a high standard of customer service

• A proactive, flexible and “can do” attitude to resolve issues and challenges

• Able to manage and motivate a team to achieve results

• PC literate and numerate, with good communication skills, including a minimum of a basic understanding of Microsoft Office as required

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills

• Possess a positive attitude and the ability to suggest methods of improvement, being actively involved in improvement techniques

• Ability to use IT systems in accordance with training provided

• Strong operational knowledge

• Project leadership and management experience

• Flexibility is required regarding shift patterns

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Mobile Warehouse Stock Auditor - Preston - £24,082

Own Car is Required

The position

• This full-time permanent position,you will be responsible for driving around the region based in and around Preston to complete audits on deliveries.
• Rate of pay: £24,082 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus 30 min unpaid break
• Shift patterns 5 days out of 7 days, shifts between 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport is essential

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Mobile Accuracy Checker, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering our customer store is accurate.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of multiple supplier deliveries at customer store level.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock arriving at stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - based around the store delivery window
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator.
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport
• All work may require prolonged periods of standing and all employees will be required to kneel, bend and squat in order to access and work with low and ground level stock.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Immediate start - No experience required!

Challenge-trg Recruitment are EXCITED to have you on our team as a Warehouse Operative in Preston, PR2 9ZD working with the UK's only integrated services and safety products business.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will earn £12.00 per hour.

Your shift times and days as a Warehouse Operative:

• 06:00am until 14:00pm and 14:00pm until 22:00pm
• 8 hours shifts
• 5x days (Monday to Friday)

Your benefits as a Warehouse Operative:

• Temp to perm, full training provided
• Canteen on site
• Guaranteed career progression

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

If you are passionate then APPLY for this exciting opportunity.

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy