Total 81 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 8BG

Keep it Clean!

Job Details

Location:Crosby

Job Title: In Store Cleaning Manager

Pay Rate: £12.44 per hour

Hours: 22 hours over 5 days

Sunday - 06:00 - 11:00

Monday - 06:00 - 11:00

Tuesday -Day Off

Wednesday - Day off

Thursday - 06:00 - 10:00

Friday - 06:00 - 10:00

Saturday - 06:00 - 10:00

About the role

Managing to keep it Clean!

Do you enjoy supervising teams?

Do you get a buzz out of delivering a great cleaning service in a retail environment?

If so, read on….

We're looking to recruit an In-Store Cleaning Manager.

You'll be supervising the team responsible for delivering a high-quality cleaning service to Sainsbury's store, but you'll also be carrying out some cleaning tasks yourself.

You'll support with recruiting and training your Cleaning team, planning their rotas and work patterns, and completing their timesheets so that they get paid correctly.

You will need to have a degree of flexibility with working times required to meet business needs.

Health & Safety is our No.1 priority, so you'll be on top of monitoring and managing this - not just for yourself, but for all others on site. That might sound a bit daunting, but don't worry - we'll provide you with all the equipment and support you need.

To be successful in this role you'll be an experienced team manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment, with experience of cleaning. In previous roles you'll have been responsible for stock management and time recording, as well as dealing with employee relations matters such as investigations, disciplinaries and performance management.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity, apply today by clicking on the 'apply' button.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you looking for an immediate start with weekly pay and want to kickstart that career pathway in logistics?

Are you looking to work for a company that puts their people and engagement at the heart of everything they do?

Challenge-trg is currently working in partnership with the Co-op and we have Warehouse Operative positions available in Lea Green, St. Helens, WA9 5AU.

Shifts and pay as a Warehouse Operative:
Values change during the Afternoon shift:

Mon - Fri | 14:00 - 18:00 | £10.55 p/h
Mon - Fri | 18:00 - 22:00 | £12.66 p/h

Total Monday to Friday: £92.84/day

Saturday | 14:00 - 18:00 | £14.77 p/h
Saturday | 18:00 - 22:00 | £16.88 p/h

Total Saturday: £126.60/day

Sunday | 14:00 - 18:00 | £15.09 p/h
Sunday | 18:00 - 22:00 | £17.20 p/h

Total Sunday: £129.16/day

Overtime (hours worked over 40h): £15.83/hour

Total values of possible rotas:

• Mon - Fri: £464.20 (EVERYONE works at least one weekend day from the 3rd working week onwards)
• 4 weekdays + Saturday: £497.96
• 4 weekdays + Sunday: £500.52
• 3 weekdays + Sat & Sun: £534.28
• Values above refer to 8h/day shifts

The role is 5 days out of 7 and does include some weekend work. This is a permanent afternoon shift role.

Duties include:

• Picking and packing orders on a LLOP truck using a voice pick system
• This may include some de-kit work (disposal of rubbish returned to us from Coop stores, and disassembling cages)
• Working in the chill chamber of the warehouse (between 2 and 5 degrees)
• Adhering to health and safety regulations

Benefits as a Warehouse Operative:

• Paid breaks
• Subsided Hot Food Canteen
• On-site Gym
• Weekly engagement competitions
• Outside / Inside breakout areas
• Temp to Perm opportunities after 12 weeks
• Free Parking

You must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol test in order to apply for this role.

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has also partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

Challenge-trg Recruitment (part of the Challenge-trg Group) is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We don't just embrace change, we welcome it. We celebrate equality and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Our EEO practices are upheld in every location that we operate in and in all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, recruiting, placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, layoff/redundancy, discipline and grievance, termination, training, and leaves of absence.

Apply now for immediate consideration as a Warehouse Operative!

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

1. Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures for the Purchasing and Invoicing of goods are adhered to. Support staff training and ensure training records are completed and up to date. 2. Supervise the daily workload of the purchasing and invoicing department including allocation of tasks to purchasing and invoicing staff. 3. Attend relevant Pharmacy staff meetings on a regular basis and to co-operate with the Chief Pharmacist regarding the strategic development of the Pharmacy Purchasing service. 4. Liaise with other Pharmacy purchasing staff in relation to initiating orders for stock items and other special items, directing and prioritising when needed. 5. Operate the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to facilitate electronic purchasing of pharmaceuticals from pharmaceutical suppliers. 6. Participate in maintaining the correct details for CMU regional contracts in the pharmacy stock control system. Ensure the pharmacy system is up to date with the correct supplier details and that EDI codes are updated as appropriate. 7. Monitor the purchasing team email inbox and respond to queries from staff at Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust regarding stock supply, lead times, supply issues and provide advice on the procurement of medicines for the trust. 8. Liaise with relevant trust staff regarding medical gas stocks for the trust. Responsible for placing orders and follow up of delivery issues on behalf of the trust. Escalate issues to the Deputy Technical Services Manager for Purchasing and/or the Stores Manager when necessary. 9. Manage any standing order arrangements with suppliers and be responsible for ensuring call off orders are requested and processed in line with agreed schedule. Responsible for liaising with relevant Pharmacy teams to ensure expired or completed standing orders are still required before renewing any standing order requests. 10. Facilitate the transfer of medicines between Trust sites when required, organise suitable transport arrangements and ensure the pharmacy stock control system is updated accordingly. 11. Support medicines related Cost Improvement Programmes by ensuring any cost savings made through medicine purchases are reported appropriately. 12. Collect data on off-contract spend and report value of off contract claims on a monthly basis to the Deputy Technical Services Manager for Purchasing. Raise off contract claims against contract holders where appropriate. Ensure claim submissions are processed in line with the CMU terms and conditions. 13. Report ad hoc off-contract ordering to the Deputy Technical Services Manager for Purchasing to support the monthly completion of Exend+ data (for external benchmarking and regional purchasing data) 14. Support the Invoicing team when dealing with complex invoice discrepancies. Advise and direct the team when necessary as well as provide supporting documentation to ensure disputes with suppliers are resolved favourably to the trust when not at fault. 15. Generate and analyse reports using the pharmacy system to identify outstanding orders. Contact suppliers to obtain up to date information regarding delivery dates. 16. Communicate with a wide range of healthcare professionals, external wholesalers and suppliers on a wide range of issues relating to medicines supply. This may include information around contracts or invoices as well as stock shortages and issues. 17. Assist with updating the Stock Manager portal with up-to-date information relating to stock shortages across the trust. 18. Action recommendations from the Deputy Technical Services Manager for Purchasing and/or Directorate Pharmacists to manage stock issues. 19. Communicate key medicine shortages effectively. 20. Participate in actions relating to medicine recalls of all classes when required. 21. Ensure relevant documentation relating to Unlicensed medicines is obtained from suppliers and retained in accordance with the Unlicensed medicines policy. 22. Participate in ensuring the pharmacy computer system is operated effectively, automatic reordering levels are acceptable and efficient and stock levels are correct. To liaise with the Pharmacy IM&T Manager / EPMA team when required. 23. Locate supplies of medicines in other hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers or wholesalers if required in an emergency. 24. When required, provide a service outside normal working hours for emergencies. 25. Undertake appropriate training courses and encourage other staff to undertake further training. 26. Work flexibly between sites, including acting as the onsite supervisor at the Pharmacy offsite store when required. Responsible for being a key-holder for the store and ensuringsecurity of the site and staff, as well as opening and locking up the store. 27. Participate and co-operate with weekend, bank holiday, statutory holiday, early morning and evening services as per departmental arrangements. 28. Support the Technical Services Managers across the trust with recruitment by participating in interview panels when required. 29. Support equality and promote diversity.

Purchase Ledger Clerk
Knowsley
Monday - Friday
£26,000

My client is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their large manufacturing firm. You would be responsible for managing the accounts payable process and ensuring accurate and timely payment of invoices.

Duties will include:

* Process invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness
* Verify purchase orders and match them with invoices
* Resolve queries related to invoices or payments
* Reconcile supplier statements with the ledger and resolve any discrepancies
* Prepare and process payment runs
* Maintain accurate records of all transactions
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations
* Assist with month-end closing activities
* Placing of Purchase Orders

Requirements:

* Proven experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk or similar role
* Proficient in using Sage accounting software

If you feel you have the relevant experience, apply today!

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.

Are you looking for an immediate start with weekly pay and want to kickstart that career pathway in logistics?

Are you looking to work for a company that puts their people and engagement at the heart of everything they do?

Challenge-trg is currently working in partnership with the Co-op and we have Warehouse Operative positions available in Lea Green, St. Helens, WA9 5AU.

Shifts and pay as a Warehouse Operative:
Values change during the Afternoon shift:

Mon - Fri | 14:00 - 18:00 | £10.55 p/h
Mon - Fri | 18:00 - 22:00 | £12.66 p/h

Total Monday to Friday: £92.84/day

Saturday | 14:00 - 18:00 | £14.77 p/h
Saturday | 18:00 - 22:00 | £16.88 p/h

Total Saturday: £126.60/day

Sunday | 14:00 - 18:00 | £15.09 p/h
Sunday | 18:00 - 22:00 | £17.20 p/h

Total Sunday: £129.16/day

Overtime (hours worked over 40h): £15.83/hour

Total values of possible rotas:

• Mon - Fri: £464.20 (EVERYONE works at least one weekend day from the 3rd working week onwards)
• 4 weekdays + Saturday: £497.96
• 4 weekdays + Sunday: £500.52
• 3 weekdays + Sat & Sun: £534.28
• Values above refer to 8h/day shifts

The role is 5 days out of 7 and does include some weekend work. This is a permanent afternoon shift role.

Duties include:

• Picking and packing orders on a LLOP truck using a voice pick system
• This may include some de-kit work (disposal of rubbish returned to us from Coop stores, and disassembling cages)
• Working in the chill chamber of the warehouse (between 2 and 5 degrees)
• Adhering to health and safety regulations

Benefits as a Warehouse Operative:

• Paid breaks
• Subsided Hot Food Canteen
• On-site Gym
• Weekly engagement competitions
• Outside / Inside breakout areas
• Temp to Perm opportunities after 12 weeks
• Free Parking

You must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol test in order to apply for this role.

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has also partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

Challenge-trg Recruitment (part of the Challenge-trg Group) is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We don't just embrace change, we welcome it. We celebrate equality and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Our EEO practices are upheld in every location that we operate in and in all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, recruiting, placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, layoff/redundancy, discipline and grievance, termination, training, and leaves of absence.

Apply now for immediate consideration as a Warehouse Operative!

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

Our Construction client based in Merseyside is currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Manager to join their team on a permanent basis as soon as possible.

This is a permanent role based in Merseyside offering hybrid working and the client are offering a salary of between £30,000 to £34,000 per annum.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for overseeing the purchase ledger function within the construction business, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintaining strong supplier and subcontractor relationships, and optimizing the efficiency of our accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end process of invoice processing, including receipt, coding, authorization, and entry into the accounting system.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all invoices, verifying details such as prices, quantities, and payment terms.
• Coordinate with the finance team to schedule and execute timely payment runs, including both manual and automated payment methods.
• Monitor cash flow requirements and prioritize payments accordingly, adhering to agreed payment terms and maintaining positive vendor relationships.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the construction or related industry.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel e.g. v-look ups
• Preferable experience in the use of Xero (not essential).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders, external suppliers and communicate with people who have a non financial background.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• AAT Qualification

If interested or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk

Role Overview

Warehouse Operatives Inbound - Nights (Huyton)

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED !! TRAINING PROVIDED

• £13.72 ph (£11.44ph plus 20% night shift allowance)
• 12am - 8 am shift
• 40 Hours per Week
• Working 5 days on a Rota between Monday - Sunday

Benefits:

• Free On Site Parking
• Opportunities to progress
• Overtime always available!
• Uniform provided
• 28 Days Holiday Entitlement
• Excellent Pension Programme
• Staff also receive 25% Discount Benefit of Items on Very.

What you'll be doing

As a Warehouse Operative with a leading distribution company, there's no such thing as a dull day. You'll be a vital part of every parcel's journey, working in all parts of the warehouse, scanning, sorting and loading all sorts of parcels.

It can be fast-paced work but if you're willing to roll up your sleeves and get going, you'll fit right in here. Our dedicated team take pride in a job well done that keeps customers smiling.

What you need to show us

You'll need to be able to communicate with people from all walks of life and also have the keen eye for detail that's needed to thrive in a well-organised, structured environment. As there's a physical element to this warehouse distribution role too, you'll need to be comfortable loading trailers and lifting and carrying.

Why work for us

You don't need to be behind the wheel to go the extra mile for your customers. That's why our Warehouse Operatives take such pride in their work. They know what they do makes a difference to millions of people every week. It keeps things interesting, too.

It's hard to put a finger on what makes it so special here in our national sort centres. But lots of our Warehouse Operatives would say it's the family feel. We pull together. We get on. And whilst managers are there to support you, they're not looking over your shoulder, they trust you to do your job well and meet the high standards we all expect from each other.

Yodel recognises that its people are fundamental to its success. We are committed to equal opportunities, we value differences between people, and we aim to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to discuss

Learn more, Apply now!

HRGO are recruiting Warehouse Operatives for our client in Bromborough. This is a great opportunity for somebody seeking to join an exciting local business with fantastic opportunities for career progression and growth!

Shifts: 3 on 3 off 8am-8pm OR 3 on 3 off 8pm-8am

Location: Bromborough

Pay: £11.44-£12.48 per hour, paid weekly (will increase after 13 weeks)

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing orders based on customer requirements
• Using machinery to correctly sort packages to relevant areas
• Bag up orders, ensuring efficiency and high levels of accuracy
• Processing returns
• Use of handheld scanners and computers
• Adhering to H&S protocols at all times
• Stock replenishment

Why you should work for HRGO

• Weekly pay
• Pay uplift at 13 weeks
• Working in a modern site
• Onsite canteen
• Free parking
• Long-term ongoing work
• Permanent opportunities
• Career progression

If you are interested in this position please call the Industrial Team on 01513471110 and register on the HRGO website: https://www.hrgo.co.uk/my-account

Job Introduction

Store Location: Hunts Cross

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

Package Description

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About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

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Alternative Futures Group is the North West’s largest Mental Health and Learning Disability charity.

With a strong track record over 30 years, we work locally in the community and through our Treatment and Recovery Centres to provide a wide range of innovative and bespoke care services.

We have a vision to create a world where people control their lives. Here at AFG, we pride ourselves on helping the people we support to design, develop and ‘own’ the support they receive by planning this with them; we support people to make informed choices and increase their own independence; and we support people to maintain their own health, wellbeing and living environment. These principles are really important to us.

As a ‘values based’ employer, the people that work for us genuinely care about the people they support, and we are seeking likeminded people to join our AFG family. If you are passionate about working in Health and Social Care and have a real desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support then we would love to hear from you.

At AFG we also recognise the contribution and value that our staff make. We would not be able to provide the life changing support that we do without people like you!

In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career and we provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.

Job Title: Procurement Lead

Reports to: Director of Finance, Procurement & Estates

Responsible for: One direct report although the size of the team may fluctuate depending on the corporate activity of the organisation

Job Purpose

Provide pro-active leadership to deliver quantifiable business benefits (both improved service delivery and financial performance) in relation to procurement for all products and services for use by the organisation.

Provide procurement advice and support to corporate and operational colleagues, the Senior Leadership and Executive teams. The role holder will also be required to provide support to the Director of Finance, Procurement & Estates (hereafter referred to as the Director of Finance) and the Chief Finance Officer on committee related matters.

Dimensions

• One direct report although the size of the team may fluctuate depending upon corporate activity of the organisation.
• Non-pay related spend of the Charity of circa. £10m - £11m per annum.

Principal Accountabilities

• Optimise supplier performance through improved service provision and financial performance, adopting a “value for money” mentality at all times.
• Under the guidance of the Director of Finance lead in the development of a supplier performance framework including frequency of review, operational and financial key performance indicators, and outcome-based metrics.
• Ensure all legal, regulatory, and internal policies relating to procurement are adhered to, including Anti-Bribery and Corruption and Fraud, Modern Slavery Act requirements and compliance with the Scheme of Reservation and Delegation.
• Lead in the maintenance of internal policies, ensuring policies are kept up to date and reflect all legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the organisation.
• Set the annual department budget in line with the strategic plan.
• Deliver against the annual budget.
• Support the Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer in providing assurance from a procurement perspective regarding the appropriateness of arrangements being entered in to by the organisation.
• Under the guidance of the Director of Finance, lead the development and group wide day-to-day operation of the procurement function. Support the supply side tendering and contracting arrangements to deliver the organisation’s business objectives (reflecting industry recognised best practice).
• Lead the identification and development of new supply chains, including small/medium enterprises (SMEs), to create greater competition and align the business to category procurement strategies.
• Working with operational/corporate colleagues, develop and implement a business continuity plan for key and strategic supplies/suppliers.
• Project lead of any assigned projects. Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects as required to ensure delivery on-time and to cost and quality targets.
• Lead the procurement team, providing day to day leadership of the team and ensuring performance reviews are undertaken on a timely basis.
• Provide procurement leadership/knowledge through the iterations of any new ERP systems.

Person Specification Essential Requirements:

Experience:

• Experience in a procurement leadership capacity (minimum three-years) for a medium/large organisation - with a demonstrable record of effectively managing the supplier base and delivering financial savings, within a framework set by senior management.
• Experience of working in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable supplier management experience.
• Experience of tendering contracts under EU or subsequent UK procurement law.
• Understanding of law and regulations relating to procurement and ability to translate into simple language.
• Experience of Budgeting and Reforecasting.
• Strong commercial and operational experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Leading multiple tasks and prioritise workload of self and others to achieve objectives.
• Practical problem solving and solving complex problems.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with a wide variety of people at all levels including external organisations
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with a supportive and visible leadership style.
• Business and report writing.
• Knowledge of UK and EU procurement legislation.
• Good understanding of contract structures, including legalities and interpreting legal statements.
• Knowledge of the procurement process within Health and Social Care sectors

Values and Attitudes:

• Strong financial acumen.
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written and in presentations. The ability to sell ideas or benefits and build persuasive arguments based on data, logic, and objective merits of situations.
• Project planning and ability to motivate team of specialist/key stakeholders to work towards a common goal.
• Able to influence and persuade others.
• Attention to detail.
• Personal leadership qualities including enthusiasm, tenacity, flexibility, patience, and a positive, solution-focused outlook.
• Prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and effective at working to tight deadlines – highly motivated.

Qualifications & Training:

• CIPS qualification/membership.
• Committed to demonstrating Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Strong I.T. skills including Microsoft word, excel and power-point. Ability to utilise technology to assist the tendering and procurement team

This role is home based and involves travel within the north west of England - a driver with the use of a vehicle is therefore required.

This role is Band II as per our structure.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job specification

Position: Purchasing Manager (CIPS)

Location: Southport

Hours: Monday - Friday

Salary: £40,000p/a Circa

Our client is a large manufacturer that is currently looking for a Purchasing Manager preferably within the Pharmaceutical and, or Chemical industry, the successful candidate will be based in Southport and will be required to visit their other site in Widnes from time to time.

Duties:

Provide a proactive and qualitative Purchasing function to the organisation covering an approximate £12 million spent per annum.

Work with the company's established management to successfully achieve cost savings through strong negotiation with planning, warehouse, and suppliers and maintain/develop a robust stock control system.

Ensure that the organisation is strategically equipped to achieve and exceed organisational objectives via means of appropriate purchasing strategy, ordering processes, supplier selection, supplier management and implementation of projects etc.

Skills and Qualifications:

CIPS Qualified. (Chartered Institute Procurement and Supply)

Experience in Pharmaceutical and/or chemical procurement within a regulated environment would be an advantage.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Excellent organisational skills, with a strong attention to detail.

Professional manner when dealing with suppliers and colleagues alike.

Ability to manage various personal and team priorities at the same time.

Ability to manage & deliver time-based workloads, sometimes in difficult & complex situations.

Experience managing international suppliers is an advantage.

Please call Nicola at HR GO recruitment on 0151 3471110 or email nicola.evans@hrgo.co.uk

Are you looking for an immediate start with weekly pay and want to kickstart that career pathway in logistics?

Are you looking to work for a company that puts their people and engagement at the heart of everything they do?

Challenge-trg is currently working in partnership with the Co-op and we have Warehouse Operative positions available in Lea Green, St. Helens, WA9 5AU.

Shifts and pay as a Warehouse Operative:
Values change during the Afternoon shift:

Mon - Fri | 14:00 - 18:00 | £10.55 p/h
Mon - Fri | 18:00 - 22:00 | £12.66 p/h

Total Monday to Friday: £92.84/day

Saturday | 14:00 - 18:00 | £14.77 p/h
Saturday | 18:00 - 22:00 | £16.88 p/h

Total Saturday: £126.60/day

Sunday | 14:00 - 18:00 | £15.09 p/h
Sunday | 18:00 - 22:00 | £17.20 p/h

Total Sunday: £129.16/day

Overtime (hours worked over 40h): £15.83/hour

Total values of possible rotas:

• Mon - Fri: £464.20 (EVERYONE works at least one weekend day from the 3rd working week onwards)
• 4 weekdays + Saturday: £497.96
• 4 weekdays + Sunday: £500.52
• 3 weekdays + Sat & Sun: £534.28
• Values above refer to 8h/day shifts

The role is 5 days out of 7 and does include some weekend work. This is a permanent afternoon shift role.

Duties include:

• Picking and packing orders on a LLOP truck using a voice pick system
• This may include some de-kit work (disposal of rubbish returned to us from Coop stores, and disassembling cages)
• Working in the chill chamber of the warehouse (between 2 and 5 degrees)
• Adhering to health and safety regulations

Benefits as a Warehouse Operative:

• Paid breaks
• Subsided Hot Food Canteen
• On-site Gym
• Weekly engagement competitions
• Outside / Inside breakout areas
• Temp to Perm opportunities after 12 weeks
• Free Parking

You must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol test in order to apply for this role.

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has also partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

Challenge-trg Recruitment (part of the Challenge-trg Group) is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We don't just embrace change, we welcome it. We celebrate equality and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Our EEO practices are upheld in every location that we operate in and in all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, recruiting, placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, layoff/redundancy, discipline and grievance, termination, training, and leaves of absence.

Apply now for immediate consideration as a Warehouse Operative!

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

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Are you ready to be part of something big? My client is a rapidly expanding, global e-commerce brand headquartered in the vibrant city of Liverpool, and they are on the lookout for a talented Inventory Planning Assistant to join their growing logistics team.

As the Inventory Planning Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of inventory through the company's online sales channels. From communicating with suppliers to monitoring inventory levels and analysing trends, you'll be at the forefront of supply chain operations, helping to keep the business running at its best and ensuring product availability to fulfil customer orders.

If you're a confident user of Microsoft Excel, a great communicator, and have a knack for detail-oriented analysis, this could be the role for you! This role offers a competitive salary of £23-25k, along with 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and the chance to work with a friendly team in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Don't miss your chance to make your mark in the world of e-commerce with a genuinely exciting brand. Apply now and join this company on their incredible journey of growth and success!

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Organica (UK) Limited is a privately-owned company specialising in the production and supply of household laundry and cleaning products. We supply national and international customers with their own brand of laundry and cleaning products.
We are looking for full-time Procurement Stock Controller to work in our production site in Birkenhead, Wirral.
The normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week.
The working hours will be as follows:
• Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00
As a Procurement Stock Controller, you will play a critical role in supporting the production team efficiently. You will be responsible for coordinating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials while maintaining accurate records.
Duties
• Maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating order processing, and resolving all enquiries or issues promptly and efficiently.
• Liaise with internal departments such as production, logistics, and sales to ensure timely order fulfilment.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of contract terms, renewal dates, and obligations.
• Monitor open orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels by monitoring stock levels and replenishing orders as needed.
• Maintain up-to date records of purchasing activities, including purchase orders, contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Carrying out physical stock checks as and when required and ensure that all any stock anomalies are investigated thoroughly.
• Ensuring that all relevant KPI reporting documents are correctly maintained.
Experience
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills, including all of Microsoft Packages
• Fork lift truck licence useful but not essential.

Are you looking for an immediate start with weekly pay and want to kickstart that career pathway in logistics?

Are you looking to work for a company that puts their people and engagement at the heart of everything they do?

Challenge-trg is currently working in partnership with the Co-op and we have Warehouse Operative positions available in Lea Green, St. Helens, WA9 5AU.

Shifts and pay as a Warehouse Operative:
Values change during the Afternoon shift:

Mon - Fri | 14:00 - 18:00 | £10.55 p/h
Mon - Fri | 18:00 - 22:00 | £12.66 p/h

Total Monday to Friday: £92.84/day

Saturday | 14:00 - 18:00 | £14.77 p/h
Saturday | 18:00 - 22:00 | £16.88 p/h

Total Saturday: £126.60/day

Sunday | 14:00 - 18:00 | £15.09 p/h
Sunday | 18:00 - 22:00 | £17.20 p/h

Total Sunday: £129.16/day

Overtime (hours worked over 40h): £15.83/hour

Total values of possible rotas:

• Mon - Fri: £464.20 (EVERYONE works at least one weekend day from the 3rd working week onwards)
• 4 weekdays + Saturday: £497.96
• 4 weekdays + Sunday: £500.52
• 3 weekdays + Sat & Sun: £534.28
• Values above refer to 8h/day shifts

The role is 5 days out of 7 and does include some weekend work. This is a permanent afternoon shift role.

Duties include:

• Picking and packing orders on a LLOP truck using a voice pick system
• This may include some de-kit work (disposal of rubbish returned to us from Coop stores, and disassembling cages)
• Working in the chill chamber of the warehouse (between 2 and 5 degrees)
• Adhering to health and safety regulations

Benefits as a Warehouse Operative:

• Paid breaks
• Subsided Hot Food Canteen
• On-site Gym
• Weekly engagement competitions
• Outside / Inside breakout areas
• Temp to Perm opportunities after 12 weeks
• Free Parking

You must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol test in order to apply for this role.

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has also partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

Challenge-trg Recruitment (part of the Challenge-trg Group) is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We don't just embrace change, we welcome it. We celebrate equality and diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Our EEO practices are upheld in every location that we operate in and in all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, recruiting, placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, layoff/redundancy, discipline and grievance, termination, training, and leaves of absence.

Apply now for immediate consideration as a Warehouse Operative!

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme