Total 5 Junior Executive level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Coventry, CV7 9JU

Located in the CV5 area of Coventry, Care Quality Pharmacy are looking for experienced warehouse assistants to join their team.

Duties include
-Picking and unloading
-Scanning and packing
-Inventory sorting

Skills/Experience required
-Work within a busy/fast-paced warehouse environment
-Know basic computer skills to process business orders
-Have a flexible and positive attitude
-Work well under pressure and tight deadlines

Shifts:

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm (Alternative)

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking

The Job

• Working as part of a team providing excellent customer service wherever there is interaction with one of our customers
• Customer communication management is utilised to drive Branch sales
• Ensure a working and effective quote bank is maintained
• All sales opportunities and large-scale projects explored to maximise sales and margin
• The contracted hours for this role are 37 or more

What's in it for you?

Here at Selco, we value our colleagues, and you will be entitled to a whole host of benefits when working with us. We offer a wide range of lifestyle perks, including;

• Free health cash plan, making it easy for you and your family to get the healthcare you need and claim back the costs.
• Profit Based bonus scheme, up to £175 per month.
• Discounts and offers at thousands of retailers, cinemas, restaurants, amusement parks and gyms.
• Generous staff discount on all products sold in store.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday Buying.
• Free life assurance.
• Share save scheme.

At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are limitless. We actively support and encourage internal advancements through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way to help you develop the career path you want.

About Us

Fancy developing your career with the UK's fastest growing builders' merchants? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a 'can do' attitude to help us serve the nation's tradespeople.

We won't pretend it's not hard work and at times a challenging environment however you'll be working with some great people and in return we offer a first-class rewards package.

We're growing year-on-year with no signs of slowing down. With new branches opening their doors nationwide, this is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society. We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.

The successful candidates will be joining the team at an exciting time. Procurement Services are at the heart of the on-going economic and social development of the city and are involved with supporting plans for Very Light Rail (VLR) and the City Centre South development. Procurement Services are also integral to the improvement of services for Adults and Children’s Social Care, Public Health and Homelessness strategies.

Procurement Services have a demonstrable track record of developing its staff and providing career pathways into procurement.

A wealth of information about the service can be found on our website: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/business-council

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

Working to the Procurement Systems and Contracts Manager, you will have responsibility for supporting the delivery of the Council’s Corporate Procurement Strategy by providing advice, information and support on procurement and commissioning matters to procurement colleagues, procurement practitioners and service managers.

The role of the Procurement and Commissioning Assistants includes;

• The management of procurement systems, including:
  • Business World (formerly known as Agresso)
  • Purchase Cards (Lloyds)
• being the source of expertise on procurement systems and processes
• developing, implementing and improving electronic procurement systems
• the monitoring, control and compliance of procurement processes
• developing and monitoring the application of legislation and procurement policies and procedures reporting on exceptions and risk
• training and dissemination of best practice throughout the authority to maximise corporate procurement effectiveness
• supporting the Council's governance framework through the preparation and analysis of reports for the strategic procurement board and procurement panels​
• publication of transparency information for the Council's website

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for motivated applicants who enjoy working as part of a flexible and dedicated team, with excellent analytical skills. The ideal candidate will possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s): 29 & 30 August 2024

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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ACR Recruitment Ltd areseeking an Assistant Buyer for our Engineering client based in Coventry. This is a permanent position. Previous purchasing experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment is Preferred but optional. Candidates must have a Certificate (GCSE) in Maths & English (or equivalent) and be computer literate.

Job Purpose / Objectives:

· Assist with the purchasing of direct & indirect commodities to support internal and external stakeholder requirements.

· To purchase a range of products, materials and components for the production process, to ensure continuous availability to meet the Production timing plan.

To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the procurement process.

Certificate (GCSE) in Maths & English (or equivalent)

Computer literate

Job Responsibilities and Major Activities / Tasks:

· Support the Purchasing team by taking ownership and accountability for a small product category

· Purchasing of direct and Indirect commodities, ranging from workwear, stationery and consumables to components and sob-contract processes to support production.

· Ownership of Purchase Requisitions and conversion into Purchase Orders.

· Use of the MRP/ERP system to support the ordering process.

· Achieve cost-down targets within the supplier base in line with objectives

· Obtain supplier quotations and in-depth cost analysis to support resource or sales activities

· Ensure effective interfacing with all areas, particularly Production Planning and Sales

· Develop and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers in line with their strategic importance to the company

· Arrange and secure support from within the company to meet the customers’ requirements

· Provide Purchasing support for special projects as required

· Monitor the financial relationship with key suppliers, payment status, consequential loss and resolution of invoice queries

· Ensure all work is carried out according to the Company’s quality and environmental standards

Any other Ad-hoc duties as required

Hours of work:

7.30 am- 4.30 pm Mon Thurs 30 min lunch Friday 7.30- 12.30hrs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: COVABWK30

Cadent Gas Ltd

At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy!  We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.



We have an exciting, new opportunity for an Associate to join our Procurement and Supply Chain team.

As an Associate Buyer you will be assisting in procurement operations supporting the Senior Buyer and / or Buyer in identifying future opportunities to drive commercial value through sourcing and ongoing contract management activities. With support you will also be responsible for the execution of sourcing (primarily mini tender and call off activity) and contract management activity, working with stakeholders to understand requirements and expedite those through the procurement and contract management processes

You will also be the point of expertise for the transactional procurement processes providing support and guidance to ensure that the procurement systems operate effectively, data is up to date and issues are resolved and assist in the development and delivery of portfolio and sourcing strategies for contracts up to an agreed value.

Additionally you will also review contract payments and claims in line with contract terms and undertake benchmarking to ensure Cadent’s arrangements and Contractor costs remain competitive.

What you'll get to work on:





- Supporting the profiling of supply chains through supplier research and market trends to assess future contract risks and opportunities
- Enabling value by supporting and leading aspect of tendering process, in order to meet Cadent’s needs
- Assisting the proactive management of contracts, by analysing performance and supporting the resolution of contract issues
- Ensuring compliance with sourcing and contract management frameworks, as appropriate
- Aiding the resolution of contract performance issues and putting in place plans to resolve
- Supporting supplier relationship management and contract relationship management activities and monitoring supplier service level and cost performance through KPIs
- Analysing and forecasting inventory levels and manages stock obsolescence, where appropriate and supporting cost and commercial control processes across Cadent activities for contracts up to an agreed value
- Central point of expertise relating to the management and operation of procurement systems (Ariba), including data management and issue resolution.




Who are we looking for:




Qualifications

- Relevant commercial / procurement experience
- Valid UK Driving Licence holder.

Practical Experience

- Experience of sourcing and other procurement activities (contract management experience, understanding of cost management and commercial principles, leading supplier meetings including negotiations etc.)
- Confident in analysing and presenting data to inform sourcing / contract decisions
- Experience in supporting process improvements to improve the customer experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- An understanding of EU and Utility Procurement Directives ideally supported by evidence of running a competitive compliant tender process
- Able to build effective relationships both internally and/or with external organisations





What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:

- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities


Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:

- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships


We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.

Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?

Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.

We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!

Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)

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