Total 445 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1ED

Job Responsibilities

· Perform administrative support for the Department

· Accurate and prompt execution of PO processes and invoice submittals

· Ensure on-time delivery for all order shipments to designated locations

· Handling of procurement related enquiries and feedback from regional offices

· Assist with claims on short-shipped, wrong or defective orders

· Liaise with suppliers and vendors as required

· Track and ensure best rates are applied on all shipments

· Assist the HOD and Manager in any assigned ad-hoc project or work as required

Requirements

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• At least 1-2 years of relevant working experience in fulfilment and logistics role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and AX system
• Meticulous, analytical with strong organizational skills
• Proactive with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Job Description:

• To manage and negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers and recommend the most competitive suppliers and subcon.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Review specifications and ensure materials ordered meet proper quality standard and comply to contract specifications.
• Manage and track Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order on the internal system to make sure the procurement projects are delivered on time.
• Participates in project budget reviews and provide advice when required.
• Maintain and update list of approved suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
• Keep relevant stakeholders informed on the latest progress/status of delivery within expected timelines.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Ensure proper storage of goods and maintain good housekeeping.
• Ensure warehouse activities are carried out efficiently and comply with safety standard and guidelines.
• Plan warehouse operations
• Prepare inventory reports and participate in stock count.
• Follow SOP
• To ensure all safety standards and measures stated by the company are being practice when carrying out delivery/load/unload of cargo
• To maintain and update SOPs when necessary
• Responsible for the warehouse inventory management control
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned from time to time

Job Purpose:

· Develop and deliver the most appropriate and comprehensive product range for each category that maximizes profitability through buying efficiencies, pricing and sales strategies

Responsibilities:

· Merchandising support in areas like category/stocks/market planning, pricing

· Knowledge of shipping documentation and co-ordination with forwarders, shipping companies, locally and overseas

· Maintain relationship with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products/brands

· Conduct training on new product and seasonal launches

Ad-hoc

· Able multi-task

Competencies

Behavioral

· Demonstrates creativity, integrity, passion and self-motivation

· Ability to make decisions, meet targets and work under pressure and managing workload with little direction

· Has business-like approach, uses tact and diplomacy when negotiating

· Absorbs and assesses information quickly

· Enjoys dealing with people whether by phone or in person

· Team Player

Functional

· Knowledge on key business drivers (eg: pricing, promotion, assortment, margins)

· Knowledge on financial retail calculations – OTB, markdowns, margins

· Negotiation skills

· Well versed in Microsoft office, especially excel. Good worksheets skills to generate structured reports

· Skilled in Photoshop/Illustrator is a good tool to have for needed alternations

· Able to communicate with intermediate writing skills for the bilingual languages ie Mandarin and English, in order to communicate with Mandarin speaking supplier.

· Possesses Diploma in Fashion Design will be prioritized

Senior Procurement Systems Analyst

Location: West Sussex

Contract: Temporary (5 month initial)

Rate: £400 Per Day Umbrella (PAYE Inc. £352.07, PAYE Exc. £314.15)

Start date: ASAP

*Hybrid Working - 1 day a week in office*

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the West Sussex area for a Senior Procurement Systems Analyst. This key role involves developing and executing a system strategy for the Oracle Fusion ERP implementation while overseeing the Atamis procurement system configuration to meet regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement functions, support system compliance, and ensure effective adoption of new tools through tailored user training. Additionally, the Analyst will lead the Business Processes and Systems Working Group, acting as a liaison for stakeholders to facilitate digital transformation within procurement. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive efficiency and ensure compliance in a regulated public sector environment.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive system strategy to support the Oracle Fusion ERP system, focusing on procurement processes across the council, including NHS England's Provider Selection Regime and Procurement Reforms to PCR 2015.
• Take lead accountability for configuring and supporting Atamis procurement systems, ensuring all functions meet council requirements.
• Support end-to-end procurement processes in line with UK procurement practices, addressing system diagnostics, solutions, and enhancements to maximize user capabilities.
• Develop and deliver user training, create training materials, and communicate system updates, release notes, and compliance requirements to ensure successful system adoption and compliance.
• Manage and lead the Business Processes and Systems Working Group, oversee user licensing and profiles, and provide essential support for procurement systems, including a dedicated helpdesk for user queries.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procurement IT systems, including design, development, configuration, analysis, and reporting, especially within a regulated, public sector environment.
• Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels, both internally and externally, ensuring digital and compliance outcomes align with organisational goals.
• Ability to conduct in-depth analysis of current systems, identify gaps, and recommend improvements for procurement processes and compliance support.
• Degree in a relevant field (business, IT, or mathematics) with certification or willingness to pursue certification in Procurement Reforms or the GCC Contract Management Programme. Progress toward MCIPS is desirable.
• Practical experience with UK procurement practices, including knowledge of CLM systems, Source to Contract, Purchase to Pay processes, and familiarity with Crown Commercial Services and other Local Authority frameworks.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Warehouse Stock Checker - East Kilbride - £22,405

The position

• This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in East Kilbride
• Rate of pay: £22,405 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Shift Patterns: 5 days out of 7 - Shifts between: 6pm-2am & 2pm-10pm
• Working Environment - Mixed

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Warehouse Stock Operative, 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 or leaving the depot is accurate.

Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for 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 - just ask!
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Regular overtime is available
• Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
• 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

About RAS

Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers. We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.

At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services. This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.

As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts. We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission. In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers. In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.

With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.

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.

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
• Prepare annual budget
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
• Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc)
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided

Your new role

• 34 hours per week - 4 on 2 off shift pattern (07:00am - 14:45pm & 14:15pm - 22:00pm)
• Location: Worthing
• 6 Month - FTC
• Must not be allergic to penicillin

As a Forklift & Warehouse Machinery Operative your main duties will be to operate warehouse manual handling equipment to include high reach and
Counterbalance forklift trucks, trailer tow tractors, ride on and push pallet trucks and pallet inverters to move, load, wrap and safely store palletised products on site.

Allactivities conducted as part of this service will be carried out in line with the GSK procedures and policies that apply. The main activities are covered in GSK SOP MSP1313: Trailer Service Production Unitsand must always be adhered to.
You will ensure full compliance with GXP operating standards of cleaning, PPE, paperwork and conduct where applicable. To comply with GSK PSOPs for standard working practice and ensure good standards of housekeeping in all areas used by the Distribution and Logistics team. You will also report all damage and maintenance required on equipment to GSK immediately to avoid service disruption.

What you'll need to succeed

• Forklift truck operator certification and experience in a similar role.
• A flexible approach to working environment with a willingness to support working overtime as required and the ability to communicate effectively and foster good working relationships both internally and with clients.
• You will have the ability to perform well under pressure and independent of supervision.

What you need to do now
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