Total 11 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Ashford, Middx, TW15 3JZ

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Deputy Procurement Manager to join our professional Procurement team.

We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That’s where you come in.

We’re always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide procurement support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you’ll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

Our client, on the outskirts of Canterbury, is currently looking to add to their existing team with a new role - a Purchasing Administrator within the Purchasing department.

This is a permanent role paying £27,000 to £30,000 p/a, dependant on experience.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (37.50hrs PW) - office based for a while but hybrid could be an option in a year or so. 21 days holiday rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays. Medicash, parking and pension, Bupa at a later date.

Working closely with the long established Purchasing Manager who is extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and driven with great training being provided, with opportunities to develop your career further within Purchasing for the right candidate. Due to location, you will be required to have your own transport.

As Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Purchase products (direct and indirect), materials, and services required to fulfil sales orders on time
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
• Coordinate with hauliers and suppliers to schedule collections and deliveries of goods.
• Manage stock levels and schedule deliveries to maximise production efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, suppliers, and deliveries
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager and team.

The person:

• Previous experience within Administration, ideally within the purchasing or procurement
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook.
• To possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Great team player
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

CVs in Word Format.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Our client, on the outskirts of Canterbury, is currently looking to add to their existing team with a new role - a Purchasing Administrator within the Purchasing department.

This is a permanent role paying £27,000 to £30,000 p/a, dependant on experience.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (37.50hrs PW) - office based for a while but hybrid could be an option in a year or so. 21 days holiday rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays. Medicash, parking and pension, Bupa at a later date.

Working closely with the long established Purchasing Manager who is extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and driven with great training being provided, with opportunities to develop your career further within Purchasing for the right candidate. Due to location, you will be required to have your own transport.

As Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Purchase products (direct and indirect), materials, and services required to fulfil sales orders on time
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
• Coordinate with hauliers and suppliers to schedule collections and deliveries of goods.
• Manage stock levels and schedule deliveries to maximise production efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, suppliers, and deliveries
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager and team.

The person:

• Previous experience within Administration, ideally within the purchasing or procurement
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook.
• To possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Great team player
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

CVs in Word Format.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Our client, on the outskirts of Canterbury, is currently looking to add to their existing team with a new role - a Purchasing Administrator within the Purchasing department.

This is a permanent role paying £27,000 to £30,000 p/a, dependant on experience.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm (37.50hrs PW) - office based for a while but hybrid could be an option in a year or so. 21 days holiday rising to 26 days with service plus bank holidays. Medicash, parking and pension, Bupa at a later date.

Working closely with the long established Purchasing Manager who is extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and driven with great training being provided, with opportunities to develop your career further within Purchasing for the right candidate. Due to location, you will be required to have your own transport.

As Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Purchase products (direct and indirect), materials, and services required to fulfil sales orders on time
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
• Coordinate with hauliers and suppliers to schedule collections and deliveries of goods.
• Manage stock levels and schedule deliveries to maximise production efficiency.
• Keep accurate records of purchases, suppliers, and deliveries
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Provide general administrative support to the Manager and team.

The person:

• Previous experience within Administration, ideally within the purchasing or procurement
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook.
• To possess excellent organisational and communication skills
• Great team player
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

CVs in Word Format.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please email Mandy Potton: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Twitter: @nagforjobs

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this vacancy.

• To work as part of a dynamic specialist Clinical Procurement and Market Management team within Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Service(AGCSU).
• To deliver strategic Clinical Procurements and Market Management services in line with best practice guidance under the regulation for NHS England, leading on specific projects within a portfolio of projects/programmes that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the CSU customerbase.
• Assist the Senior Procurement Manager in the delivery of the annual work plan ensuring performance to key milestones and agreed key performance indicators are achieved.
• Design and deliver specialist training, advice and guidance on the regulations and the use of the e-tendering tools to customers, evaluators and subject matter experts to support evaluation and market testing processes.
• To support the delivery of clinical procurements within a portfolio of projects/ programme that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the CSU customer base.
• Use of e-tendering tools to support procurements and to become an expert within this field.
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We are a multi award-winning organisation that has achieved the prestigiousInvestors in People Gold Awardfor ‘We invest in people’ and ‘We invest in wellbeing’ and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas.

We reward the hard work and commitment of our people with the following benefits:
• A competitive salary with annual pay reviews
• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and pay
• A wide range of in-house and external learning and development opportunities
• Access to salary sacrifice and discount schemes
• Access to employee assistance and occupational health services.

Please see attached job description and person specification for more details regarding this vacancy.


This advert closes on Tuesday 28 May 2024

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Role: Warehouse Operative

Location: Feltham, London

Hours: Monday – Friday -40 hours per week – daytime shifts

Salary: £26,000

An opportunity has now arisen for a Warehouse Operative to join our client’s successful team in Feltham, London.

About our client:

Combining logistics with technical expertise, my client is a specialist for the transport, assembly, and installation of sensitive technical products at the final point of use. They serve clients from various industries and cater to their individual needs with expertise.

About the role:

As a Warehouse & Facilities Operative you will be required to carry out a variety of duties depending on the workload and shift you may be asked to work and will include but not limited to:

Warehouse operation daily duties and ensuring all company property is maintained in good working order and coordinate all repairs to ensure that they are completed to a high standard and in accordance with company policy.

Benefits:

• £26,000 per year
• Company pension
• Private dental insurance
• Perkbox membership
• Development & training opportunities
• Occasional Paid overtime opportunities

Roles & responsibilities:

• Performing Stock checks
• Booking goods in and out
• General warehouse office duties when required
• Liaising with internal customers, in a professional and courteous manner
• Loading & unloading vehicles
• Updating warehouse systems, ensuring a high degree of accuracy
• Ensure all items that arrive and are dispatched are recorded on the appropriate paperwork and follow the agreed process

Skills & experience:

• Warehouse experience
• Computer literate, able to use Stock control systems
• Good general level of education
• Good team member who can also work on own initiative
• A Flexible and Can-do attitude
• Commitment to the highest standards of health & safety and environmental protection
• Counter Balance, Reach Truck, Fork Lift Truck, Powered Pedestrian Truck - Preferred
• Driving license – essential

If interested in this role, please apply below.

OASPERM

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.

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Role: Warehouse Team Leader

Location: Feltham, Ashford

Hours: Monday – Friday – daytime shift

Salary: £30,000

An opportunity has now arisen for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our client’s successful team in Feltham, Ashford.

Who are we?

Combining logistics with technical expertise, my client is a specialist for the transport, assembly, and installation of sensitive technical products at the final point of use. They serve clients from various industries and cater to their individual needs with expertise.

About the role:

To assist and support the Warehouse Supervisor with the day-to-day planning and overall supervision of warehouse operations including the allocation of work to the warehouse staff.

At times of absence or holiday you will be required to supervise the whole warehouse operation.

Benefits:

• £27,000 per year
• Company pension
• Private dental insurance
• Perkbox membership
• Development & training opportunities
• Paid overtime opportunities

Roles & responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, making the most efficient use of resources available, both staff and space
• Organise the warehouse areas, making the best and most efficient use of space, taking into account customer, company and product requirements
• Ensure that all procedures are followed and detailed records are kept, for Goods In, Goods Out, Quarantine and other processes.
• Ensure that all warehouse activities are closely supervised and managed and any issues immediately reported and escalated
• Liaising with internal and external customers, in a professional and courteous manner

Skills & experience:

• Two year’s experience in a high value, high tech environment is essential.
• Excellent IT knowledge and warehouse systems knowledge essential
• Commercially astute with direct customer service experience of working closely with customers on a regular basis is essential
• Good People management skills
• Warehouse Admin, stock control including perpetual stock checks and reporting
• Counter Balance, Reach Truck, Fork Lift Truck, Powered Pedestrian Truck and driving licences

If interested in this role, please apply below.

OASPERM

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Osborne Appointments, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.

Osborne Appointments is an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements. In order to keep up to date with all our recruitment activity, please like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and sign up for free email job alerts on our website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Purchasing Administrator to join their friendly team for a successful and established company based in the outskirts of Ashford.

This is a full time, permanent role where the hours of work will be 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, working a nine - day fortnight after three months employment.

You will be fully site based and will need to drive and have your own vehicle, due to their location, which is not accessible by public transport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendors orders and sales orders
• Organise inbound goods loading from mainland Europe to their warehouse
• Online product sell pricing maintenance
• Effective communication with Sales Department and Purchasing Department regarding inbound goods to ensure a smooth process, while providing accurate time frame
• Overall product knowledge
• Organising quotations for clients
• Stock checks
• Process sample orders
• Product sourcing for client project enquires

Key Skills:

• Ability and interest in learning product knowledge, both aesthetically and technically
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues with good business ethics
• Good communication skills, verbal and written in person and with technology
• Excellent organisation skills, time management, priority management and attention to detail
• Computer literacy
• Self-motivated and self-managing, with the ability to work alone as well as in a team
• Articulate and meticulous

Benefits:

• Salary: up to £28,000/annum, depending on experience
• Hours of work: 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. After three months employment you will work a nine-day fortnight
• 30 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays (based on a five-day working week). In addition to this, after three years' continuous service you will be entitled to one day's extra annual holiday (working a five-day working week).
• Company pension

If you are interested and looking for that new challenge, please email Mandy Potton.

Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
New Appointments Group Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

CVs in Word Format to
Twitter: @nagforjobs

Warehouse Operative

The purpose of the role is to protect EU/UK legitimate trade.

Working with a public sector provider, this role provides an exciting opportunity to work with Government agencies.

The role is to liaise with HM Government colleagues to load and unload lorries as requested, working on a rotating shift pattern covering 24/7 operations. The candidate will work as part of a team to assist Government colleagues facilitate Customs checks. (Candidates are not expected to undertake inspections).

A forklift truck licence is not essential but please highlight if you have one and are prepared to drive an FLT if required.

You will need to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in processing your daily activities and possess a positive and open attitude showing an enthusiastic approach.

The role

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and capability to perform all aspects of warehousing in order to meet all key performance indicators and exceed customer expectations.

· Carry out operational tasks as requested in order to achieve departmental and site objectives

· Loading and unloading of lorries. This may include manual handling, roller cages or pallet trucks. Split of role is 80% manual handling and 20% administrative

· Ensure the correct handling of all client products is carried out at all stages within the facility being compliant with trained manual handling procedures

· Undertake any manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested

· A range of duties to support the operational efficiency and general housekeeping and hygiene standards of the warehouse and site

· To undertake such additional duties as may be reasonably required for the effective role

· Undertake all training necessary to fulfil the requirement of flexibility to enable presence within any required areas of the warehouse

· Use of the nominated Yard Management System to reflect the operation status change

· Ensure time and attendance within operational standards and site requirements

· Ensure that any issues are escalated to management

· React to change due to operational and client requirements and carrying out duties in a professional and timely fashion

· Work in a team environment

· Good communication skills (required for radio/walkie talkies)

· On occasions, assist with the training of new colleagues to the role

· Be committed to continuous development in line with operational needs, constantly striving for increased efficiency, productivity and growth

· Be understanding and operate within the values of HM Government and the Site Operator

· Ensure conduct and behaviour to be compliant with Health & Safety legislation and guidelines of both HM Government and the Site Operator

· Compliance with all HM Government and Site Operator policies, procedures and onsite requirements

Working Environment

The role is based at one specific location and requests for home and remote working are not applicable. This site is in a remote location, with limited access to public transport, therefore your own means of transport will be required, however, Kuehne & Nagel, the site operator, is investigating the ability to provide transport.

This role involves working on a shift pattern covering 4 on 4 off working hours per week across 24/7. Days/Nights and weekend work is included in the role.

This role will potentially involve standing and walking for long periods.

Moving vehicles around the working area can present a hazard risk, therefore your ability to adhere to safety guidelines and being able to observe signage and floor markings is important. Safety equipment is provided as necessary.

Additional Information

Any offer or taking up of posts is conditional upon achieving the required level of vetting clearance. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer of employment or terminate your contract if you fail to meet the baseline security level, as we will not have any other roles within the site to redeploy you to.

All job offers are conditional and subject to adjustments being reasonable. Applicants who receive a conditional job offer will, if we deem it necessary, be referred to our Occupational Health provider to assess your ability to carry out the role safely and effectively. The assessment will also inform us of any adjustments that may be required. This referral will be done before confirming your appointment, as these are the only HMRC roles operating from these stand-alone sites.

Are you looking for a great new opportunity to share your skills and experience as an Warehouse Operative with an established business in Kirkham PR4
Location: Kirkham PR4
Role: Warehouse Operative
Pay Rate: £10.42- £10.55 per hour
Contract: Temporary - Permanent opportunity
Hours of work as a Warehouse Operative:
Various shift patterns available to include - 6am - 2pm, 8am - 5pm, 2pm - 10pm

About the Warehouse Operative role:

• loading and unloading products and boxes
• 
  Picking and packing products of various weights
• 
  Cleaning the area
• 
  Machine operation
• 
  FLT (Counterbalance or Reach) desirable, but not essential

Benefits of the Warehouse Operative role:

• 
  Free Car Parking
• 
  Canteen/Vending Machines
• 
  Lockers
• 
  Full Training

Interested in finding out more about this excellent Warehouse Operative role and joining their team? The Recruitment Co is an equal opportunities employer.

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.