Total 16 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in southampton hampshire so15 2dp

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-6. At the GS-5 grade level, the employee performs assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-6. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

The purpose of this position is to perform direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management support to the administrative and clinical services of the VA to initiate the obligation for all related requirements necessary to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, to include durable medical equipment and supplies directly to Veterans.

Duties include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Perform technical level purchasing support adhering to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), Veteran Health Administration (VHA), and Prosthetics directives and handbooks, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) policy and station memorandums to acquire Veteran specific medical equipment, supplies and services based on a medical provider's clinical assessment and evaluation of the Veteran's medical condition;
• Submits Acquisition Plans and Procurement Packages for stock and veteran specific needs to the Network Contracting Office and uploads quotes, bids, invoices, consults, and other important documents to Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS);
• Verifies Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and Bradstreet information and ensures each vendor is in System for Award Management (SAM) and in good standing with the government to do business with;
• Verifies accountability of all prosthetics expenditures in both the purchase menu and the prosthetics program and associate all obligations to the individual veteran;
• Ensure the services provides are documented not only as the type of service, but the duration;
• Complex purchasing: requires irregular research, analysis, collaboration and many other steps to ensure both best value and the most appropriate devices are purchased for the Veterans;
• Routine purchasing: includes routine purchase orders on established contracts or through established vendor resources using regular significant research, analysis or collaboration;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Preferred Experience: Proficiency with Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, Outlook); ability to research independently; interpersonal skill in dealing with customers; and purchasing equipment.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD03867-A and PD03869-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $44,709 Per Year (GS 5-6)

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Inventory Management and Control: Responsible for the management and control of an assigned class of expendable material; serves as the point of contact for the coordination of material support and resolution of logistic problems; conducts forecasting and quantitative analysis; conducts spot checks; and complies with special requirements for firearms, ammunition and sensitive equipment.
• Returns, Recalls, and Reutilization: Implements federal and agency programs for the return and reutilization of medical supplies; coordinates disposal of surplus or excess supplies; makes emergent procurement decisions; and participates in root cause analysis process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not available
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Inventory Management Specialist (EX)/ PD99823-S
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Notifications:

• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Current Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is NAGE Bargaining Unit.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Manchester Health Care System campus or CBOC, as needed.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Starting at $55,383 Per Year (GS 7-9)

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.

Procurement Business Partner needed to work in Southampton Paying £23.03 per hr ref 5254635

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• To support the Asset Development and Disposal Programme.

• The candidate will need to have experience of procurement legislation and it would be desirable to have experience of working on property, consultancy, affordable housing and procurements involving development agreements.

• Working closely with key business stakeholders, identify and implement appropriate procurement strategies to meet service area requirements from assisting with needs analysis through to completion of the full tender and evaluation process.

• If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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This is an exceptional time to be joining the University of Southampton and the Procurement Services Team. The University has an ambitious Strategy Inspiring the remarkable, and as the Procurement Data Analyst you will play a pivotal role in supporting the procurement and contracts team in enabling the University to achieve its goals. Whether it’s providing data-based advice, summarising team output data in dashboards or managing systems used by the team, your role will enable our team to focus on what is important. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced data analyst to join our team in a role that will underpin the delivery of our strategy.

About the role

You will:

• Provide evidence based decision-making advice to aid management decisions, through detailed manipulation and analysis of large data sets.

• Provide analysis and reporting that, allows the University to target specific category areas that offer commercial opportunity

• Respond to requests for data and information from a wide variety of colleagues across the University and external organisations, with excellent levels of customer service, ensuring that outputs are appropriate to the target audience

• Regularly draft reports and deliver briefings and presentations

• Be able to manage procurement and contract management systems including, but not limited to, In-Tend, supplier eMarketplace, SharePoint Lists etc

What you’ll bring

• Be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively and independently.

• Be well organised and adaptable, taking a positive approach to managing a busy workload.

• A skill level equivalent to achievement of HND, Degree, NVQ4 with a strong business analysis / data analysis /market research content.

• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Power BI would be desirable

• Excellent IT skills particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint

• A high level of numeracy coupled with a proven ability to accurately analyse and interpret complex datasets

What we offer

Excellent benefits include:

• 44 days leave per year (including 6 University Closure days and 8 public holidays)

• A 35 hour week

• Excellent pension scheme (University Superannuation Scheme)

• Hybrid working (based 1-2 days at our lively Highfield campus)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff discounts

• Discounted access to our sports complex

• Supported departmental development opportunities

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture at the University and creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices, including a hybrid working model, where employees can split their working time between the office and home, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people.

We believe equality and diversity are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a vibrant, proud and successful organisation. A diverse workforce, with people from different racial, educational and social backgrounds and a range of ages, opens up a wealth of possibilities for Southampton.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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General Duties To work as a member of the procurement team participating in the development and implementation of customers procurement strategies by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by budget managers and stakeholders, so achieving the departments objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised. Supported review and development of selected areas of non-pay spend and the planning, design and implementation of best value-for-money contracts and most cost-effective internal logistics arrangements. Aligning all tasks with WPL Strategy. Assist with the commercial management of procurement process with responsibility for a defined selection of projects, working directly with the managers, budget managers, project leads and finance staff. Support procurement processes by identifying and evaluating best value for money. Negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure compliant and resilient route to market. Engage and contribute to the successful performance of the organisation. Deliver excellent levels of customer service, respond to queries and complaints promptly. Liaise with Stakeholders to resolve the matter. Communicate with project leads, management and end users listening to stakeholders feedback and reporting any impacts to the team while using your operational networks to raise the profile of the Wessex NHS Procurement Limited team and its value. Support the procurement team culture of collaborative, flexible cross-team working and commitment to delivering quality services and outcomes, which maintain the Governments policies on public health. Comply with corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the parent organisation(s). For additional information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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Job Title: Inventory Manager
Location: Bordon, Hampshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57285

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Inventory Manager at our Oakhanger site.

The role
As an Inventory Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be working on the leading global military communications contract, Skynet.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for overseeing inventory team activity's such as satisfying demands, raising stock orders, requesting disposals of broken or surplus stock, managing the repair loop, and for the accounting and management of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) as well as:

• Managing and maintaining the data integrity of the inventory systems used on the contract
• Monitoring and reporting on performance against internal and external KPIs and SLAs
• Overseeing the full end-to-end spares/repairs supply chain process, co-ordinating stakeholders as required
• Supporting and inputting into the development and continuous improvement of inventory processes and procedures

This position involves travel/working across a range of internal and customer sites, as a requirement of the role.

This role is full time, thirty-six hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of one day in the office/onsite and the remaining days working from home. Some on-call overnight or weekend work will be required in support of the 24/7, 365-day service.

Essential experience of the Inventory Manager

• Knowledge and experience of MOD inventory systems and processes
• A strong manager with a can do attitude and the ability to listen and mentor
• Experience in providing excellent customer service
• Ability to effectively build and manage relationships with stakeholders
• Inventory management background

Qualifications for the Inventory Manager

• Minimum grade four in Maths and English

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 03/06/2024

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Job Title: SAP Functional Analyst
Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57592

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a SAP Functional Analyst at one of our Babcock hubs.

The role
As a SAP Functional Analyst, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This is a crucial role and is responsible for the functional support, analysis, configuration and continuous improvement of the SAP Procurement & Supply Chain.

Day-to-day, you'll provide specialist level functional and configuration support for the SAP solutions in the Procurement, Supply Chain Planning, Warehouse Management modules of ECC 6 solution. Further responsibilities include:

• Sound support and business process knowledge of Procurement, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory, and Material Requirement Planning.
• Good configuration knowledge of Master Data (Material & Vendor Master), Procurement Process, Account Determination & Valuation of Material, Inventory Management, Invoice Verification, Material Requirement Planning
• Good understanding of configuration dependencies and integration points between separate functional modules of SAP (PS/FI-CO/MM/HR/PM)
• Work with the Service Desk and the SAP team to facilitate incident & problem resolution

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and can be based from any Babcock hub, including but not limited to Portsmouth, Plymouth, Bristol etc. with hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the SAP Functional Analyst:

• A university degree or relevant experience in Procurement & Supply Chain or Information Management
• Hands-on Procurement, Supply Chain and Planning, Warehouse Management configuration and support experience
• Experience of Ariba or related third-party products
• Integration experience with other SAP Modules/Solutions and third-party systems
• Excellent understanding of all business processes within these modules

Qualifications for the SAP Functional Analyst:

• We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible locations
• Opportunity to work with innovative technology
• Growth opportunities
• Potential to develop skills

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 29/05/2024

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Your new company
This role will be working for an outstanding company who provide cutting edge products and service. They have a unique place in their market sector and lead from the front with innovation.

Your new role
You will be joining a very professional, friendly and stable team who work to common goals / objectives and share success. Your role will be a very diverse role with no two days being the same. You will be working in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment, where data integrity and data accuracy are fundamental. Your role will include; expediting orders, updating systems and reports with pricing and product delivery dates, raising of purchase orders, liaising with suppliers and logistics partners, working in close partnership with internal teams and business partners, communicating stock availability, database management.

What you'll need to succeed
Our client is seeking to hire a highly talented and professional candidate who is seeking to join a very stable and market-leading organisation. Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will need to have come from a similar type of role.

What you'll get in return
This is an amazing opportunity to join a business and make the role your own and develop a fantastic career. Part Time Purchasing Administrator, Permanent, Basingstoke, Excellent Benefits, Competitive benefits and salary

What you need to do now
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Procurement Coordinator

Up to £40,000 + pension and benefits

Caerphilly

Are you a skilled Procurement professional on the lookout for an exciting, new role with a nationwide manufacturer? Does the thought of working for an 'Investors in People Gold' company that can offer excellent ongoing progression opportunities appeal to you?

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Coordinator to join an award winning manufacturer in Romsey. This is a fantastic opportunity with great variety and a chance to work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and support the wider supply chain team to achieve set targets.

As Procurement Coordinator you will:

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of assembly

• Interpret inventory requirements, production schedules, purchase requests and documents to coordinate purchasing activities within the organisation.

• Utilise the Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date.

• Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages or quality that affect production.

• Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels, and support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy.

• Minimise obsolete/slow moving stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability.

• Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and terms.

Not only will you benefit from a competitive salary but you will also be able to take advantage of a great benefits package, excellent ongoing training and development, a vibrant working environment and excellent job variety.

The company in question is award winning and is going from strength to strength. Now is the best time to join.

For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Alex at Vibe Recruit today.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Procurement Coordinator

£30,000 + pension and benefits

Caerphilly

Are you a skilled Procurement professional on the lookout for an exciting, new role with a nationwide manufacturer? Does the thought of working for an 'Investors in People Gold' company that can offer excellent ongoing progression opportunities appeal to you?

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Coordinator to join an award winning manufacturer in Romsey. This is a fantastic opportunity with great variety and a chance to work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and support the wider supply chain team to achieve set targets.

As Procurement Coordinator you will:

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of assembly

• Interpret inventory requirements, production schedules, purchase requests and documents to coordinate purchasing activities within the organisation.

• Utilise the Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date.

• Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages or quality that affect production.

• Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels, and support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy.

• Minimise obsolete/slow moving stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability.

• Negotiating with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, delivery schedules and terms.

Not only will you benefit from a competitive salary but you will also be able to take advantage of a great benefits package, excellent ongoing training and development, a vibrant working environment and excellent job variety.

The company in question is award winning and is going from strength to strength. Now is the best time to join.

For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Alex at Vibe Recruit today.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Purchasing and Supply Chain Administrator - Hybrid - Eastleigh

Our client, an industry leader renowned for its cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacturing, and quality standards, is presently seeking to expand its team. In line with their growth, we are actively recruiting a Purchasing and Supply Chain Administrator to contribute to the seamless operation of the supply chain function by offering meticulous administrative support. This role presents an outstanding opportunity to become a part of a thriving organisation that provides a comprehensive range of company benefits and on-site parking.

Role: Purchasing and Supply Chain Administrator Where: Eastleigh Salary: Up to £25,000pa + Co bonus scheme

Responsibilities will include:

• Invoice resolution with suppliers, collating performance data and preparing reports for the team, order processing and expedition.
• Process and maintain Non-Inventory Purchase Requisitions on a daily basis to support the supply of non-inventory goods & services.
• Processing order confirmations from suppliers quickly and effectively, liaising with other departments where necessary.
• Chasing suppliers for overdue items.
• Resolving issues where stock does not arrive to expected standards.
• Process and reconcile purchase invoices/credits within an agreed timeframe to ensure continued supply of material to the business.
• Highlight invoice/credit queries to the assigned Operational Buyer and ensure resolutions are within agreed time frames.
• Generate KPI data from the MRP system on a weekly and monthly basis.

You will need:

• Previous experience within an administrative support role.
• Strong numeracy skills, preferably experience with financial data.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with people at all levels.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Experience in a supply chain or procurement environment, or within manufacturing or distribution would be advantageous but not essential.
• Intermediate level MS Office knowledge, to be able to analyse data on Microsoft packages such as Excel / Word / PowerPoint.

If this role is of interest to you and you have the necessary skills and experience, please don't hesitate to APPLY.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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The positions are Monday - Friday (37.5 hrs per week). The successful candidates will be required to travel to multiple sites with some flexibility to work from home or office as per the needs of the business. You will lead on a portfolio of procurement contracts and projects across various category areas and be responsible for the purchase of goods, works and services. You will foster a professional and responsive client service and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver work plans. Youll work closely with Procurement Managers and others within the team to deliver on a challenging cost improvement programme by implementing change, collaborating suppliers and identifying opportunities to drive greater value.

Purchasing Administrator

Basingstoke

Permanent, Full-Time & Office Based

We are now looking for an excellent 'all-rounder' who will be part of a busy purchasing team. This role is integral to the smooth running of the business and we are therefore looking for someone that is keen to get stuck into a challenge, learn quickly and grow within the role.

The company: Initially a family run business, this company has grown throughout the last 5 years and is now on an aggressive growth plan with lots of exciting opportunities in the future. It is a non-corporate organisation where employees enjoy building relationships with colleagues across all departments.

The Job:

• Processing purchase orders onto the system
• Inputting important product codes
• Review and analyse buying trends
• Building relationships with suppliers regarding stock via email and phone
• Delivering exemplary customer service to both suppliers and customers
• Covering manager responsibilities during annual leave
• Check product availability for customers
• Liaise with departments across the business
• Support with overflow calls as necessary
• Keep abreast of product trends

We are ideally looking for someone with a foundation of office-based experience, working on computers and customer service. Due to this role being in the purchasing team, accuracy and attention to detail is super important.

What we need from you:

• Focus and a proactive approach to work
• Accuracy and a stickler for detail
• Willingness to learn
• An open and positive attitude
• A good sense of humour!

If this sounds like a role that would suit you, we would love to hear from you.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.