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CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?



YOUR ROLE



Our Operation in Stowmarket is looking for a meticulous Inventory Checker where you will undertake daily physical stock checks, process returns and damages across the operation.



This role will see you working Monday – Friday, 06:00-14:30.



WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?



Reporting into Inventory Admin Supervisor you will:



Maintain the PI (Perpetual Inventory) checking schedule, ensuring all anomalies are logged, reported, and thoroughly investigated.
Conduct daily PI checks of pick-face stock and address discrepancies promptly.
Handle customer returns efficiently within the Warehouse Management System, updating relevant spreadsheets and ensuring accurate records.
Accurately process damaged and recovered items in WMS, complete associated spreadsheets, and ensure proper documentation.
Perform stock checks for racking and bulk locations in line with the PI schedule.
Assist in order checking to ensure high standards of accuracy.
Support various stock control tasks as needed, including participation in external stock audits.


WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?



The ideal candidate you will have proven experience ideally within a stock or inventory control environment, be able to demonstrate a positive attitude towards problem solving and customer centricity. You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with exceptional numeracy and data accuracy skills. It goes without saying that you will be IT Literate with the ability to use Warehouse Management Systems.

You will be able to prioritise a busy workload with good communication skills both written and verbal and excellent attention to detail.



A scissor lift license is preferred, but training will be provided for the right candidate.



WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?



With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.



ABOUT TOMORROW



We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.
Location: Sizewell (hybrid working arrangements).
Employment type: Permanent full-time
Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full
- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part
- time approach where possible.Salary: £52,000
- £70,000k dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.Closing date: Thursday 21st of November.

The Opportunity


Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Manager.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.
The Role


The Procurement Manager will lead the procurement activities across a range of high-value, high-impact packages, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chains. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing supplier relationships, managing tender processes, and working collaboratively across teams to ensure project success.

The Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Able to demonstrate a noteworthy track of successful procurements
Strong adherence to governance processes
Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills
Familiarity with most common forms of contract within the power construction industry and major projects (NEC & FIDIC)
Strong inter-personal skills and able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Strong oral and written presentation skills
Demonstrable understanding of supply chain requirements within a regulated environment
Demonstrable understanding of collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders.


Qualifications & Experience

Supply Chain and Procurement Degree or similar
MCIPS accreditation or working towards accreditation or similar



If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

A full job description is available on application.

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Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.
To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.


Competitive Salary and Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.
Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.
This role sits within our Procurement department which provides support services to the wider OCS Group and our front-line colleagues.
Working at OCS is more than just a job; it's an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an 'Employer of choice' in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague's personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills and behaviours attached to their roles.

About The Role:
Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and driven Category Manager for Catering Non-Food to join our team based at our office in Ipswich. Reporting to the Head of Soft Services, the Category Manager will be accountable for a multi-million-pound category covering catering equipment, equipment maintenance, vending, laundry, and catering disposables. Additionally, the Category Manager will build and maintain strong relationships with our supply chain partners and be responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating supplier agreements, managing and reporting on supplier income versus budget whilst finding and driving opportunities through preferred suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Functional

• Create and execute a category management plan to reduce total cost, improve the quality of supply and mitigate risk within the supply chain.
• Managing and running end-to-end sourcing activities and supporting the Head of Procurement in high-risk/value opportunities.
• Identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and contracting with new suppliers.
• Being a trusted commercial partner, collaborating with key stakeholders to support the category plan.
• Regular benchmarking of current inputs, services, and suppliers to ensure our supply chain is delivering maximum value and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that quality, service and client requirements are considered and applied when negotiating commercial value.
• Form strong, productive relationships with both the business and the supply base ensuring the UK and Ireland business is the customer of choice leading to business growth and profitability
• Delivering cost reduction through procurement activities as well as mitigating inflation to improve EBIT performance.
• Responsible for negotiating and delivering procurement synergy targets on M&A activity when required
• Supporting transformation within the Procurement team and implementing change management throughout the organisation.
• Provide market and supplier insight, expertise and know-how to the organisation through regular reporting.
• Support the roles and functions of internal partners in areas such as compliance, audit, legal and encourage their support in establishing ethical behaviours and cultures.
• Comply with the CIPS Code of Conduct by enhancing and protecting the standard of the profession, maintaining the highest standard of integrity in all business relationships, and promoting the eradication of unethical business. relationships, enhancing the proficiency and stature of the profession, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Comply with ethical practices when sourcing goods or services for the UK and Ireland business.

About You:

Necessary

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Category management experience.
• Results-driven with exceptional negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commercially focused with a proven track record of cost reduction.
• Demonstrable knowledge of owning supplier management and performance measurement.
• Strong project management skills including cross-functional team management.
• A strong negotiator who understands TCO and utilises SRM to achieve the best value.
• Ability to build sustainable and productive relationships with suppliers.

Desirable

• CIPS qualification.

Core expectations:

• Show flexibility in working arrangements to ensure that a high level of service is delivered.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a demanding environment.
• Have a positive and focused attitude when dealing with all colleagues.
• Be able to take personal responsibility.
• Have a flexible and positive attitude towards work.
• Be keen to continuously improve your own learning and development.
• Support and embed the UK & Ireland group's corporate values.
• Can-do attitude and promotion of supportive culture.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available. We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Primary Metals and Alloys, a family-owned company established in 1998 in Archerfield, Brisbane, is Australia’s leading supplier of copper, brass, stainless steel and aluminum.

We work closely with Australia’s leading companies to guarantee that all of our metal used in their production is of the highest quality, delivered on time and for the right price. Providing great service and high-quality material are what we have built our company on. To ensure this continues, we source all of our metal from ISO accredited mills and hold popular sizes in stock for prompt delivery all over Australia and New Zealand.

Primary Metals and Alloys based in Qld, is seeking experienced Procurement Manager to join their friendly team of professionals on a full time and permanent basis.

The role includes but is not limited to:
Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
Institute policies and procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics that will reduce overall expenses while increasing productivity
Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks
Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
Negotiating contracts with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Approving purchase orders, organising and confirming delivery schedule of goods and services ensuring order fulfillment.
Monitoring and reviewing storage and inventory systems to meet supply requirements and control stock levels
Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports
Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
Keep abreast of changing industry trends
Ad hoc duties that may be assigned from time to time

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
Trade qualification or equivalent
Proven experience in the same field
In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
Management and leadership skills.
Machining background an advantage
Knowledge in forklift operation an advantage
Physically fit
Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Highly organised and detail-oriented.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now!
Salary: Between $70,000 and $75,000 per annum + Super

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Protech are looking for a confident Inventory Controller with strong SAP experience to perform work with our client, located in Redbank on a temp to perm basis. This state of the art brand new facility offers a great work environment with a cafeteria and coffee shop on site.
In this role, you will be working with Defence Equipment receiving in inventory, operating the forklift, sorting stock, and pulling product for production as needed. You will be identifying and recording materials in SAP and completing stock takes. To be successful in this role, you must have experience using RF Scanners, SAP, and Excel.
All candidates will require Australian Citizenship and a current police check in order to be considered for the role.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Immediate start date for the right candidate Monday-Friday 6am-3pm schedule Full time hours $38-$40 per hour plus penalties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

It's an exciting time to be joining the cruise industry with our beautiful fleet sailing around the world with our guests. We are excited to be recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join our Purchasing department on a 6 Month Fixed Term contract. This position will provide support to the purchasing team, update systems and process all requisitions from vessels and other areas of the business.
Supporting the Purchasing team, you would be assisting with processing all invoices in relation to purchases made, maintaining the purchasing database, handling purchasing documentation and actioning a variety of administration within the team.
As the successful candidate, you will need to have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and be confident working with figures and data. This role will be supporting a busy team, therefore we are looking for someone who is willing to get stuck in and support the team wherever needed to ensure success.
This is a Fixed Term position (6 Months) and will be based at our Head Office in Ipswich (Fred Olsen House, 42 White House Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5LL) This is a full time role, working 35 hours a week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Attached to this advert you will find a detailed Job Profile and an overview of the staff benefits we offer.
Welcome to The Olsen Way
In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.
There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity.
But this is not for us
We believe there is another way to cruise. A way that is based on five generations of seafaring.
Where cabins are called cabins and ships look like ships.
Where the journey is as important as the destination.
In our world, smaller is better, and we believe in keeping the experience on board uncrowded, warm and civilised - treating passengers as guests, like the family run business we are.
It would be easy to follow the trends and go with the crowds. But we never will.
Because this is our way. The Olsen Way
Our Values:
We are caring - “We trust and care for each other, our guests and our environment”
Always deliver a warm and friendly welcome, Always make time to listen, Look out for each other’s safety, security and well-being, Strive to help protect the environment for future generations.
We are positive - “We live and share a positive attitude”
Motivate each other with positive energy, Always see the opportunities in new ideas, Believe it’s better to learn than never try, Always look for ways to add value and make a difference.
We are real - “We are always ourselves and respect others”
Bring our real selves to work and perform, Respect and embrace all our different personalities and cultures, Have the courage to admit when we are wrong and have the strength to act on it, Have a voice and encourage open, honest communication.
We are a team - “We are more than a team; we are a family”
Share experiences and learn from each other, Adapt, respond and pull together to drive results, Together we recognise and celebrate our achievements.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offer a wide range of benefits including: BUPA medical, Life Assurance, discounted holidays and cruises plus retail discounts and cash back incentives through our MyBenefits scheme.
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your new company
A progressive, vibrant and rapidly growing business based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds.
Your new role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business as part of a small team and become an integral part of the business. Duties will be varied and include but limited to;

• Warehouse admin, good in and sending back damages goods.
• Financial admin, including reconciliation of invoices.
• Sales admin, sales order processing, creating PO numbers, liaising with key customers and suppliers
• Purchasing admin, ordering stock, stock taking, chasing outstanding orders and updating customers.
• Office admin, answering incoming calls and all other ad hoc administration.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this job you will need high energy, a positive attitude, bundles of self-motivation and have extensive and broad ranging administration experience. This job will require a confident communicator with strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and XERO. You will need a 'hands on' approach to your work and accept that no 2 days will be the same and that there will be changing priorities over the course of each day.

What you'll get in return
You will be an integral part of an ambitious and growing business, you will work in a relaxed rural environment (including office dogs).

• Competitive salary.
• 100% office based Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00.
• Positive and friendly working environment.

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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