Total 35 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in East Kent, ME16 9NT

Are you based in the ERITH area?

Do you have a Counter Balance Forklift Licence?

Have you managed Warehouse and Transport operations within a multidrop operation ideally construction products?

Frazer is a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for an Operations Manager (Warehouse &Transport) who's as passionate about great service as we are.

Hours - 630am - 430pm Monday to Friday

Frazer, Church Trading Estate, Slade Green Road, Erith, DA8 2HX

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome customers to the branch and take an active interest in their projects
• Managing team of including 3 Warehouse Operative and 3 Drivers
• Producing monthly reports
• Supporting the Branch Manager
• Ensure your team are set up for the day, including delivery drivers with route planning
• Help to process and prepare customer orders - load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using a forklift truck to minimise manual handling (training will be provided!)
• Work as a direct support the management team and act as a keyholder when needed
• Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products
• Maintain stock levels in both the warehouse and yard areas, carrying out regular stock counts
• Keep the branch looking clean and tidy and make Health & Safety a priority
• Work with colleagues to suggest opportunities for improvement

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) - with Legal & General
• Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
• WorkPerks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
• Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
• Employee Discount
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks
• New Reward and Recognition programme - launching soon!

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous industry experience preferred
• Warehouse and Transport Management essential
• A positive team player who is a strong and inclusive leader
• A genuine enthusiasm for dealing with customers, and a 'customer 1st' attitude
• Strong focus on H&S
• Commercial acumen

About us

At Frazer, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well. 

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Are you looking for a full-time job that gives you a guaranteed 41.25 hours a week at an hourly rate of £12.47 per hour and the opportunity to work regular overtime at enhanced rates?

We are looking for people of all backgrounds to join our fast-paced Warehouse & Distribution team in East Kilbride covering various tasks & duties in Warehouse Operator positions.

As a Warehouse Operator you will be tasked with picking or packing of customer orders, Moving goods within the warehouse to their correct locations, Using voice recognition headsets.

We are keen to speak with you regardless of your work history, as full and ongoing training will be provided to ensure you reach your full potential. Having the right attitude and enthusiasm to succeed will be considered as a major plus point.

We have the following shift pattern available:

Night - 8:30pm to 5:30am

If you would like to learn more about this long-term career option then please apply by sending your CV - we will be in touch quickly to have a chat and arrange a site tour. If you like what you see we can start you quickly afterwards.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Jewson a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Yard Operative who's as passionate about great service as we are.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Hours - 07.00- 17.00 Monday to Friday and every other Saturday morning 0800-1200

Location - Jewson Sittingbourne, Crown Quay Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 3HX

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome customers to the branch and take an active interest in their projects

• Get to know our product lines so you can offer advice and help to customers, making the most of all customer interactions in line with our Jewson Values

• Help to prepare customer orders, load and unload customer and supplier vehicles using a Forklift Truck to minimise manual handling (training will be provided)

• Check incoming deliveries and report missing or damaged products

• Maintain stock levels in both the shop and yard areas, carrying out regular stock counts

• Keep the branch looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers

• Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work

• Use our in-house systems to process customer orders and payments, organise delivery times, update customer accounts and keep customers updated throughout their journey

What's in it for you?

• Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) - with Legal & General

• Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.

• WorkPerks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway

• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)

• Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover

• Employee Discount

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks

• New Reward and Recognition programme - launching soon!

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous industry experience preferred but not essential

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work accordingly

• Strong communication skills

• Confident working both indoors and outdoors

• A health and safety focus

• Comfortable in a role involving extensive manual handling of bulky items

• Forklift licence (desirable)

About us

At Jewson, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well. 

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Description:

• Handle the entire procurement processes and support workflows, according to the sourcing strategies set.
• Manage the full procurement process, including supplier tendering, selection, contract negotiation, and ensuring timely ordering, delivery, and payment to meet operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, promptly addressing any issues related to orders, deliveries, or quality.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with policies, standards, and regulations while keeping accurate, up-to-date records of contracts, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors and manage contract agreements effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess Diploma or above in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement preferably in construction/ civil engineering industry.
• Experienced with sourcing and material understanding.
• Have experiences in working in large scale projects.
• Bilingualism will be an advantage as we need to oftenly and effectively communicate with overseas stakeholders.
• 5.5 day work

Job Description:

• To manage and negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers and recommend the most competitive suppliers and subcon.
• With experience in Import-export related transactions affairs.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• 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.
• Maintain and update list of approved suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development.
• Lead and oversees the procurement team to achieve departmental objectives and professional and career growth of staff.
• Facilitate effective communication between procurement team, internal stakeholders and vendors, to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note:

This recruitment effort is in collaboration with e2i

Job Description

• Perform warehouse duty of inbound, outbound activities
• Ensure proper cargo checking upon receipt and issuing.
• Communication and coordination with customers on day to day basis on inbound and outbound shipment.
• Administration of WMS, stock take & cycle count activities.
• Housekeeping of warehouse area, Safe warehouse practices and security.
• Any other duties as assign from time to time

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Min 'O' Level
• 1 years of experience with some customer communication experience
• Computer literacy,
• Operate Reach Truck. Forklift license will be an advantage
• Microsoft office, Email, WMS

Working Location

2 Changi South Avenue 2

Work Week

5-days work week (Perm/Full time)

What the Job involves:

1. Liaise with both internal & external customers and suppliers

2. Monthly Customer Management Report

3.Generate monthly billing cycle within the month end closing period

4.WMS and customer system adminstration

5. Any other duties as assign from time to time

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

1. Min 'O' level

2. Computer literacy

3. 1 year experiece

4. Microsoft office including Excel, Email

5. Competent in Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Working Locations:

2 CHANGI SOUTH AVE 2

Role & Responsibilities

- Preparation of Purchase Orders to Vendors

- Creation of Item Codes in ERP

- Daily updates in Enterprise Work Management Platform (Asana)

- Daily checking of stock request

- Preparation of weekly reports for operation

- Receiving of goods from vendors and checking on quality issues

- Housekeeping of the nursery and office

- Participate in pre-sales activities to wholesale customers via communication platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram

- Provide after-sales services to wholesale customers such as preparation for delivery, self-collection and payment receipts from wholesale customers

Qualification and criteria

- Able to speak read and write in English

- Good Attendance Record

- Team Player

- Physically Fit

- Attention to details

- Carrying of small and medium sized plants required

- No plant experience is required

- Proficient in Microsoft Office