Total 6 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Slough, Berkshire

What's involved with this role:

Role: Supplier Operations / Buyer – Commercial Admin Support

Job Ref: QAD 2205/1511

Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate

Hours per week: 37 hours

Contract Length: Initially 11 months

Location: Reading, West Berkshire – Hybrid working, 2 days onsite

We are looking for a Supplier Operations Specialist to bring technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Best Practices Development: Contribute to the design and implementation of best practice processes and systems within supplier management.
ERP Support and Governance: Work with the organisation’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to uphold governance standards and ensure seamless integration with supplier operations.
Supplier Management and Compliance: Oversee approved suppliers, maintain supplier records, and conduct due diligence activities. Perform governance tasks as needed to support Commercial policies, processes, and systems.

Key accountabilities

Develop and maintaining working relationships and awareness with key internal stakeholders.
Support and contribute to reviews of Commercial processes and systems and provide user training if required.
Manage and maintain Commercial data e.g. electronic purchasing system, contractual/supplier records and/or document libraries.
Provision of both standard and bespoke business reports in accordance with the functional governance schedule or as required by line/task Manager.
Manage and record supplier on-boarding.
Ensure Commercial processes, tools and systems are understood and adhered to.
Promote and ensure the use of a fully evaluated and approved supply base.
Work with key stakeholders to ensure the speedy resolution of queries.

Key requirements:

Strong Administration skills.
Ability to manage database recording and updating changes.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent communications skills.
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
Strong Stakeholder management skills.


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
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Job Ref: QAD 2205/1511


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to employ a Warehouse Operative to join our Parts Plus Centre in Slough. You will be responsible for picking and packing orders for trade delivery, replenishing stock and processing returns. This position is offered on a 47.5 -hour week. Monday – Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday AM’s, paying £28,250 per annum, and reports to the Centre Manager.

Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary, we also offer a range of other benefits including:


30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
Discounted gym membership
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
£500 refer a friend scheme
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group


Required Experience

The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse experience within the automotive industry and have previous experience with Kerridge. The key attributes and skills we look for in an applicant are:


Strong communication and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence would be preferred
Previous work experience in a busy environment
Ability to work with tight deadlines
Knowledge of warehouse software packages and MS office proficiency


Key Responsibilities and Duties

As a warehouse operative, you will need to work as effectively on your own and as part of a team, with the efficiency and commitment to complete your own work and strive to maintain the team performance targets. You will also be expected to:


Sort and place items on storage racks and shelves
Collect items and prepare and complete orders for delivery
Perform inventory controls via scanner
Keeping an accurate and careful record of stock


To be considered for this opportunity please apply now

Job Introduction

Store Location: Reading Broad Street

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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Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

Warehouse Operative

Our client based in Newbury is looking for a part-time warehouse operative to join their team on a temporary to permanent basis.

Salary & Benefits
* Monday- Wednesday (occasional Thursdays & Fridays)
* Flexible hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm / 9 am to 2 pm
* £11.54 per hour
* Temporary to permanent
* Free on-site parking
* Working in a family feel environment

Duties
* Moving products around the warehouse
* Picking and Packing
* Order processing
* Stock check

Skills

* Communication skills
* Ability to read and write
* Previous experience in a warehouse is ideal
* Attention to detail
* Computer literate

If you are interested, please apply and/ or call our branch on 01256 810400

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you looking for your next opportunity to become a Warehouse Operative? We have the perfect opportunity for you to start immediately in Berkshire, RG19 4ND.

Payrate and shifts as a Warehouse Operative:

Standard pay: £11.44 p/h

Shifts:

• Any 5 out of 6 days (Sunday to Friday - 8 hour shift)
• Time: 1pm to 9:30pm
• 45 mins break (15 mins paid)

You Role as a Warehouse Operative:

Your role will involve some or all of the following tasks:

• Picking orders using a hand-held scanner
• Packing items for delivery, ensuring that orders are packaged and labelled correctly
• Stacking boxes
• Labelling
• Arranging and tidying stock & materials
• Assisting with the unloading of vehicles and the checking in of stock
• Checking for damaged or missing items
• Performing inventory controls and keeping quality standards high for audits
• Following Site Standards and safe working practices in relation to Health and Safety
• Communicating and cooperating with Supervisors, Team Leaders and coworkers
• Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and schedules

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience within a warehouse/DC environment
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and target-driven environment
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Must be able to speak and understand English language
• Ability to be flexible in relation to shifts & hours
• Must be able to work weekends as needed

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Positive, can-do attitude
• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable, honest, and committed
• Team player

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 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.

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.

Apply with CV to become a full time Warehouse Operative!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you looking for your next opportunity to become a Warehouse Operative? We have the perfect opportunity for you to start immediately in Berkshire, RG19 4ND.

Payrate and shifts as a Warehouse Operative:

Standard pay: £11.44 p/h

Shifts:

• Any 5 out of 6 days (Sunday to Friday - 8 hour shift)
• Time: 1pm to 9:30pm
• 45 mins break (15 mins paid)

You Role as a Warehouse Operative:

Your role will involve some or all of the following tasks:

• Picking orders using a hand-held scanner
• Packing items for delivery, ensuring that orders are packaged and labelled correctly
• Stacking boxes
• Labelling
• Arranging and tidying stock & materials
• Assisting with the unloading of vehicles and the checking in of stock
• Checking for damaged or missing items
• Performing inventory controls and keeping quality standards high for audits
• Following Site Standards and safe working practices in relation to Health and Safety
• Communicating and cooperating with Supervisors, Team Leaders and coworkers
• Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and schedules

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience within a warehouse/DC environment
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and target-driven environment
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Must be able to speak and understand English language
• Ability to be flexible in relation to shifts & hours
• Must be able to work weekends as needed

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Positive, can-do attitude
• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable, honest, and committed
• Team player

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 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.

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.

Apply with CV to become a full time Warehouse Operative!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.