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.

Entry Level Sales Executive:
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Salary: £20,000 - £35,000 with bonus
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us
The Big Phone Store is a leading mobile phone retailer with over 20 years of experience. We offer a wide range of new and refurbished phones, accessories, and repair services. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. Join our team and be part of a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values your growth and expertise.

Why Join Us?
Stability: Permanent position in a secure industry
Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development
Team Spirit: Collaborative work culture
Rewards: Competitive salary, generous bonuses, and great perks


Your Role
As a Junior/Trainee Sales Executive, you will:

• Promote and sell our products and services through email, WhatsApp, Skype, Instagram, and other channels.
• Engage with our existing customer base to identify their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to drive sales and achieve targets.

What We're Looking For:
We're seeking individuals who are:

• Motivated and Passionate: Driven to achieve exceptional results with a competitive edge.
• Resilient and Confident: Possess a "never give up" attitude and can overcome challenges.
• Eager to Learn: Open to acquiring new skills and knowledge, with a solution-oriented mindset.

Key Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (CRM systems, MS Office).

No Experience? No Problem!

We offer internships for those with little to no experience but who can demonstrate passion and eagerness to learn.

Company Benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Pension Scheme
•Team Building
• Free Parking
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off on birthdays, up to 28 days of paid holiday, and additional holiday for each year of service from the second year onwards.
• Supportive Environment: Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.


Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to embark on an exciting career journey and be part of a team that values your growth and success, apply now!

Note: We do not work with recruitment companies; direct applicants only.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Procurement and SRM Partner to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our London, Brock Street office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style.

The overall purpose of the role is to develop and deliver Procurement, Contract and Supplier Relationship strategies to support business and operational delivery and achieve value for money throughout Guinness. We are particularly interested in candidates with category management experience in Corporate Services, IT and Back Office functions.

Our Procurement and SRM team has recently undergone a large and exciting transformation, introducing contract and supplier management standards and support into the purpose of the team. This has included 'Partner' roles where individuals have their own portfolios of work to manage. With the upcoming implementation of the new Procurement Act 2023, Guinness are seeing this as further opportunity to continue the transformation of our Procurement and SRM function.

What we're looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you'll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You'll be able to demonstrate:

Essential:

• Experience of delivering large scale cost effective and compliant procurement solutions across a range of functions that deliver VFM, enable operational efficiencies and appropriately manage risk.
• Significant experience of generating additional value through contract and supplier relationship management strategies.
• Experience of developing and implementing procurement, contract management and supplier relationship policies.
• Experience of identifying contract management best practice and conducting contract assurance reviews.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proven programme and PMO management experience, including oversight of multiple concurrent programmes, ideally in a commercial environment.
• Knowledge and experience of working within the Public Contract Regulations.
• Excellent financial and data analysis skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within a procurement function across a geographically dispersed environment.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• MCIPS qualified and/or equivalent.
• Project or programme management professional qualification and/or equivalent.

Desirable:

• WCC (IAACM) qualified and/or equivalent.

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About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Position: Sales Executive
Location: Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 37.5 – 42.5 hours per week
Salary: £20,000 - £75,000 (Based on Performance)

The Big Phone Store is a leading mobile phone retailer with over 20 years of experience. We offer a wide range of new and refurbished phones, accessories, and repair services. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. Join our team and be part of a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values your growth and expertise.

Role Overview:
As a Sales Executive, you will focus on nurturing existing customer relationships and driving sales of cutting-edge tech products like phones, tablets, and routers. Utilizing a mix of communication channels, including social media platforms like WhatsApp and Skype, you'll foster strong connections with clients while spearheading lead generation efforts within our extensive database.

Responsibilities:

1. Prospecting and Lead Generation
• Identifying potential customers through research, networking, and outreach.
• Qualifying leads to determine their suitability as potential clients.

2. Building and Maintaining Relationships:
• Developing strong relationships with key decision-makers within companies.
• Understanding the needs and challenges of prospective clients.

3. Negotiation and Closing Deals:
• Negotiating terms, conditions, and pricing with clients to reach mutually beneficial agreements where appropriate.
• Closing sales

4.Account Management:
• Ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing any concerns or issues.
• Upselling or cross-selling additional products or services to existing clients.
• Update existing clients on the latest products we have for sale


Key Qualities:

• Sales Expertise (preferred)
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills (preferred)
• Customer focused and able to build relationships
• Analytical thinking
• Adaptable
• Tech Savvy / Interested in mobile phones
• Resilient and persistent
• Able to take instructions
• Confident but not arrogant.

• Experience: Previous experience in B2B sales or a related field is often preferred. Familiarity with the industry or product category being sold is beneficial.

Ideal for:
Individuals who are looking for a career in sales, those who love to talk and negotiate. Experienced or inexperienced confident people.


Why join us?

• Permanent position in a recession-proof industry sector.
• Bonus Scheme
• Flexible working hours.
• Staff discounts.
• Pension scheme.
• Social events and outings.
• Free onsite parking.
• Equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Birthday leave and pay without using holiday entitlement.
• Up to 28 days of paid holiday.
• Additional holiday day awarded for each year of service from the second year onwards.
• Sick pay provided.

Business Development Executive
Full Time. Monday – Friday. Office-based or Remote.
Wolverhampton
£25,000 +


The Big Phone Store is a leading mobile phone retailer with over 20 years of experience. We offer a wide range of new and refurbished phones, accessories, and repair services. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. Join our team and be part of a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values your growth and expertise.

As a Business Development Executive, your primary responsibility will be engaging with new and existing businesses, introducing our company, showcasing our offerings, and fostering meaningful relationships. Your role is pivotal in establishing connections, understanding their needs, and laying the groundwork for potential partnerships. Join us in expanding our network and driving collaborative growth opportunities with businesses across various industries.

Responsibilities:
The role is going to be consistent so someone who wants to spend their working day speaking to various people, being given challenges and achieving their goals would suit this role. The role includes but is not limited to:

1. Finding New Opportunities:
• Researching and identifying new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services.
• Generating leads and cold-calling prospective customers.

2. Relationship Building:
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders (clients, partners, suppliers, etc.).
• Networking to create new business opportunities.

3. Sales and Negotiation:
• Developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Closing deals and achieving sales targets.

4. Market Research:
• Conducting market research to identify market trends and dynamics.
• Analyzing customer needs and feedback.

5. Strategy Development:
• Developing customized targeted sales strategies.
• Creating presentations and pitches for prospective clients, as and when needed.

6. Collaboration:
• Collaborating with sales, marketing, and other departments to achieve organizational goals.

7. Reporting:
• Preparing regular reports and updates on business development activities and progress.
• Keeping up-to-date with industry developments.

Ideal Candidate:
Our ideal candidate would have some or all of the qualities below, but most of all be up for a challenge, don’t shy away from rejection or defeat, be determined to succeed.

It would be suitable for both experienced or inexperienced individuals who have come from any workplace environment. Those in customer-facing roles would suit this role best due to the nature of their current jobs.

The below qualities are desirable:
• Someone who enjoys talking
• Able to build rapport with anyone
• Able to build lasting relationships
• Good level of proficiency on the computer
• Resilient and Perseverant
• Able to do market research
• Empathetic and have strong listening skills
• Organisational skills
• Adaptable and confident
• Positive attitude
• Strategic and Analytical
• Market Knowledge (Preferred)
• Good time management

This role can be done remotely but the candidate must have a good level of English in order to be successful.

Company perks:
• Permanent position
• Remote work available for this role
• Industry sector – Recession Proof
• Flexible working hours for those who have to do school drop / pickups.
• Staff discounts
• Pension scheme
• Days out and other social events
• Free onsite parking
• Equal opportunities employer fully committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion
• Birthdays off and paid for without having to use any holiday entitlement
• Up to 28 days of paid holiday
• One extra day holiday rewarded for every year of service from year 2

Junior/Trainee Sales Executive:
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Salary: £20,000 - £35,000 with bonus
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us
The Big Phone Store is a leading mobile phone retailer with over 20 years of experience. We offer a wide range of new and refurbished phones, accessories, and repair services. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. Join our team and be part of a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values your growth and expertise.

Why Join Us?
Stability: Permanent position in a secure industry
Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development
Team Spirit: Collaborative work culture
Rewards: Competitive salary, generous bonuses, and great perks


Your Role
As a Junior/Trainee Sales Executive, you will:

• Promote and sell our products and services through email, WhatsApp, Skype, Instagram, and other channels.
• Engage with our existing customer base to identify their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to drive sales and achieve targets.

What We're Looking For:
We're seeking individuals who are:

• Motivated and Passionate: Driven to achieve exceptional results with a competitive edge.
• Resilient and Confident: Possess a "never give up" attitude and can overcome challenges.
• Eager to Learn: Open to acquiring new skills and knowledge, with a solution-oriented mindset.

Key Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (CRM systems, MS Office).

No Experience? No Problem!

We offer internships for those with little to no experience but who can demonstrate passion and eagerness to learn.

Company Benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Pension Scheme
•Team Building
• Free Parking
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off on birthdays, up to 28 days of paid holiday, and additional holiday for each year of service from the second year onwards.
• Supportive Environment: Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.


Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to embark on an exciting career journey and be part of a team that values your growth and success, apply now!

Note: We do not work with recruitment companies; direct applicants only.

Position: Sales Executive
Location: Wednesfield, Wolverhampton
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 37.5 – 42.5 hours per week
Salary: £20,000 - £75,000 (Based on Performance)

Are you a results-oriented go-getter with a flair for sales? Do you thrive in a tech-savvy environment, passionate about the latest gadgets and innovations? Here's your chance to shine as a Sales Executive at our dynamic Wolverhampton-based company!

Role Overview:
As a Sales Executive, you'll spearhead B2B sales initiatives, focusing on nurturing existing customer relationships and driving sales of cutting-edge tech products like phones, tablets, and routers. Utilizing a mix of communication channels, including social media platforms like WhatsApp and Skype, you'll foster strong connections with clients while spearheading lead generation efforts within our extensive database.

Key Qualities We Seek:

Ambitious and goal-oriented individuals hungry for success beyond traditional remuneration.
Tech enthusiasts with an insatiable curiosity for the latest gadgets and innovations.
Organized multitaskers adept at juggling multiple priorities with finesse.
Approachable and personable communicators, adept at fostering positive client interactions.
Confident professionals with humility, creating an environment of trust and reliability.
Competitive spirits driven by a passion for achievement and excellence.

Ideal for:

Sales champions with experience in door-to-door sales or customer-facing roles.
Tech aficionados looking to channel their passion into a rewarding career.
Fresh talent eager to break into the world of sales, backed by enthusiasm and knowledge.

Opportunities Await:

Permanent role offering stability and ample room for personal and professional growth.
Comprehensive pension scheme ensuring long-term financial security.
Enjoy the convenience of free onsite parking, ensuring hassle-free commutes.
Cherish quality time with loved ones with bank holidays off.
Embrace work-life balance with flexible working hours tailored to your lifestyle.

Business Development Executive
Location: Wolverhampton
Company: The Big Phone Store
Full Time. Monday – Friday. Office-based or Remote.

As a Business Development Executive, your primary responsibility will be engaging with new and existing businesses, introducing our company, showcasing our offerings, and fostering meaningful relationships. Your role is pivotal in establishing connections, understanding their needs, and laying the groundwork for potential partnerships. Join us in expanding our network and driving collaborative growth opportunities with businesses across various industries.

Responsibilities:
The role is going to be consistent so someone who wants to spend their working day speaking to various people, being given challenges and achieving their goals would suit this role. The role includes but is not limited to:

• Finding New Opportunities: Look for new places where the business can grow by studying the market and checking out what other similar businesses are doing.
• Talking to Potential Clients: Reaching out to people who might be interested in what the company offers, building relationships, and understanding what they need.
• Teaming up with other businesses: Making friends with other companies to work together in ways that help everyone grow.
• Making good offers: Creating appealing presentations and proposals that show how the company can help others and why they should work together.
• Planning how to sell: Working with the sales team to make plans and set goals for selling the company's stuff and reaching its money targets.

Ideal Candidate:
Our ideal candidate would have some or all of the qualities below, but most of all be up for a challenge, don’t shy away from rejection or defeat, be determined to succeed.
It would be suitable for both experienced or inexperienced individuals who have come from any workplace environment. Those in customer-facing roles would suit this role best due to the nature of their current jobs.

The below qualities are desirable:
• Someone who enjoys talking
• Have a strong rapport
• Able to build lasting relationships
• Good level of proficiency on the computer
• Resilient and Perseverant to keep moving forward in difficult circumstances or the face of barriers - be persistent without being pushy and resilient to handle rejections.
• Able to do market research - finding information about companies and understanding their structures to identify the right decision-makers.
• Empathetic and have strong listening skills
• Organisational skills - Managing multiple contacts, keeping track of conversations, and following up systematically even just to stay in touch and check in.
• Adaptable and confident - adaptable to different industries / different people and confident in presenting the company's offerings and in their own abilities.
• Positive attitude - Maintaining enthusiasm and positivity, even in the face of rejection, is crucial for keeping up morale and motivation.

This role can be done remotely but the candidate must have a good level of English in order to be successful.

Company perks:
• Permanent position
• Remote work available for this role
• Industry sector – Recession Proof
• Flexible working hours for those who have to do school drop / pickups.
• Staff discounts
• Pension scheme
• Days out and other social events
• Free onsite parking
• Equal opportunities employer fully committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion
• Birthdays off and paid for without having to use any holiday entitlement
• Up to 28 days of paid holiday
• One extra day holiday rewarded for every year of service from year 2

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Salary: £20,000 - £35,000 with bonus
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us
Join our dynamic team in a recession-proof industry and kickstart your career in sales! We're seeking motivated individuals eager to learn, grow, and succeed. Whether you're a school leaver or someone looking to switch careers, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.

Why Join Us?
Stability: Permanent position in a secure industry
Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development
Team Spirit: Collaborative work culture
Rewards: Competitive salary, generous bonuses, and great perks


Your Role
As a Junior/Trainee Sales Executive, you will:

• Promote and sell our products and services through email, WhatsApp, Skype, Instagram, and other channels.
• Engage with our existing customer base to identify their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to drive sales and achieve targets.

What We're Looking For
We're seeking individuals who are:

• Motivated and Passionate: Driven to achieve exceptional results with a competitive edge.
• Resilient and Confident: Possess a "never give up" attitude and can overcome challenges.
• Eager to Learn: Open to acquiring new skills and knowledge, with a solution-oriented mindset.

Key Skills
• Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Office or willingness to learn.
• Adaptability: Quick to grasp new concepts and technologies.
• Self-Motivation: Results-driven with a proactive approach.

No Experience? No Problem!

We offer internships for those with little to no experience but who can demonstrate passion and eagerness to learn.

Company Benefits
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy staff discounts on our products.
• Pension Scheme: Comprehensive pension plan.
•Team Building: Participate in exciting social events and team-building activities.
• Free Parking: On-site parking available.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off on birthdays, up to 28 days of paid holiday, and additional holiday for each year of service from the second year onwards.
• Supportive Environment: Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.


Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to embark on an exciting career journey and be part of a team that values your growth and success, apply now!

Note: We do not work with recruitment companies; direct applicants only.

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Business Development Executive
Location: Wolverhampton
Company: The Big Phone Store
Full Time. Monday – Friday. Office-based or Remote.

As a Business Development Executive, your primary responsibility will be engaging with new and existing businesses, introducing our company, showcasing our offerings, and fostering meaningful relationships. Your role is pivotal in establishing connections, understanding their needs, and laying the groundwork for potential partnerships. Join us in expanding our network and driving collaborative growth opportunities with businesses across various industries.

Responsibilities:
The role is going to be consistent so someone who wants to spend their working day speaking to various people, being given challenges and achieving their goals would suit this role. The role includes but is not limited to:

• Finding New Opportunities: Look for new places where the business can grow by studying the market and checking out what other similar businesses are doing.
• Talking to Potential Clients: Reaching out to people who might be interested in what the company offers, building relationships, and understanding what they need.
• Teaming up with other businesses: Making friends with other companies to work together in ways that help everyone grow.
• Making good offers: Creating appealing presentations and proposals that show how the company can help others and why they should work together.
• Planning how to sell: Working with the sales team to make plans and set goals for selling the company's stuff and reaching its money targets.

Ideal Candidate:
Our ideal candidate would have some or all of the qualities below, but most of all be up for a challenge, don’t shy away from rejection or defeat, be determined to succeed.
It would be suitable for both experienced or inexperienced individuals who have come from any workplace environment. Those in customer-facing roles would suit this role best due to the nature of their current jobs.

The below qualities are desirable:
• Someone who enjoys talking
• Have a strong rapport
• Able to build lasting relationships
• Good level of proficiency on the computer
• Resilient and Perseverant to keep moving forward in difficult circumstances or the face of barriers - be persistent without being pushy and resilient to handle rejections.
• Able to do market research - finding information about companies and understanding their structures to identify the right decision-makers.
• Empathetic and have strong listening skills
• Organisational skills - Managing multiple contacts, keeping track of conversations, and following up systematically even just to stay in touch and check in.
• Adaptable and confident - adaptable to different industries / different people and confident in presenting the company's offerings and in their own abilities.
• Positive attitude - Maintaining enthusiasm and positivity, even in the face of rejection, is crucial for keeping up morale and motivation.

This role can be done remotely but the candidate must have a good level of English in order to be successful.

Company perks:
• Permanent position
• Remote work available for this role
• Industry sector – Recession Proof
• Flexible working hours for those who have to do school drop / pickups.
• Staff discounts
• Pension scheme
• Days out and other social events
• Free onsite parking
• Equal opportunities employer fully committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion
• Birthdays off and paid for without having to use any holiday entitlement
• Up to 28 days of paid holiday
• One extra day holiday rewarded for every year of service from year 2

Junior/Trainee Sales Executive
Full-Time Permanent Position in a Recession-Proof Industry
£20,000 - 35,000 with bonus
Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Are you ready to embark on an exciting new career? Are you a motivated individual eager to join a dynamic team where you can gain invaluable skills and knowledge? Are you a school leaver looking to start in a new role where you can learn so much and build some great transferable skills?

At our company, we prioritize teamwork and are seeking someone who not only possesses a positive and eager-to-learn attitude but has a passion for sales and likes to win.

We are looking for an individual who approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, firmly believing that every problem has a resolution. Your resourcefulness and initiative will be crucial in finding effective solutions.

Previous employee in this role was 17 years old and earning as much as his siblings /parents!!

Job Purpose:

As a Junior/Trainee Sales Executive, your primary responsibility will be to promote and sell our company's products and services to our existing customer base through various channels, including email and social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Skype, and Instagram.

Initial internships available for those with little to no experience but can demonstrate passion and knowledge.

Essential Traits:
• Computer skills
• Confidence, resilience, and a "never give up" attitude
• Passion, competitiveness, and a drive to achieve exceptional results
• Motivation and a strong desire to succeed
• Eagerness to learn and grow

Key Skills Required:
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office or willingness to acquire such skills
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and adapt
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

We do not work with recruitment companies, no exceptions

Company Perks:
• Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities
• Staff discounts on our products
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Exciting team-building activities and social events
• Free on-site parking
• Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion as an equal opportunities employer
• Paid time off on birthdays, separate from annual leave entitlement
• Up to 28 days of paid holiday
• Sick pay benefits
• Generous bonus structure
• Additional day of holiday for each year of service from the second year onwards

Job Introduction

Great opportunity for a confident Senior Marketing Coordinator to join the cardfactory team – recently voted one of the top five best big companies to work for. This role will have a real focus on Store Marketing and ‘Point of Sale’ and is available on a 12 month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

Reporting into the Senior Marketing Manager for Campaigns & store, you will bring the expertise required to manage the delivery of all cardfactory store POS across planned business critical path, campaigns, trials, projects and franchise & concession partners.

We operate smart working principles at cardfactory, combining some days working from our support centre in Wakefield (1-2 a week) with some days working remotely from home.

Role Responsibility

• Manages POS critical path ensuring delivery of all POS required for the business critical path
• Manages delivery of all POS required for new store openings
• Supports campaign marketing manager, brand marketing manager and international marketing manager to ensure delivery of all POS activity outside of the standard business critical path
• Works closely with campaign marketing manager and brand marketing manager to ensure all POS aligns with brand guidelines and campaign toolkits
• Manages POS budget ensuring all POS costs are within planned budget and regular communications to finance team
• Manages store communications for all POS activity ensuring these are shared with the relevant teams
• Leads agency relationships for POS artwork, print and fulfilment
• Manages in-store radio programme including promotional messaging, music licences and radio equipment
• Promotes cross-function working across commercial, digital, marketing, retail and business development teams to ensure POS activity and changes are captured and communicated to the relevant teams
• Regular reviews of internal/external POS and in-store radio processes to ensure maximum productivity and cost efficiencies and implement changes where required

The Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge in POS materials and print
• Previous experience in critical path management
• Previous experience in budget management
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail, efficiently works across multiple projects at one given time.
• Strong communicator and interpersonal skills with experience in engaging with key internal stakeholders
• Previous experience of managing external agencies and partners
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills

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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

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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.

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Senior Inventory Controller Greenbushes Lithium Operation Residential Full Time Position     Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.   About the Role Reporting to the Warehouse Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring inventory levels are in line with company goals and inventory records are accurate, as well as driving business improvement initiatives in inventory management. The successful candidate will also provide leadership to the inventory control team to ensure new inventory requirements are catalogued in a timely manner.   Responsibilities include:

provide mentorship, leadership, and direction for the inventory controllers;
be responsible for all additions, changes and updates required in the product master data;
provide assistance to the

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Job Summary

This Position Is Responsible for Identifying, Developing And Executing Procurement / Sourcing Strategies For The Most Cost Effective Pricing And Best Services with vendors for Professional Services category: (Management Consulting, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Travel, Audit, Information Security, Research). Senior Analyst will also be responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders, managing escalations, understanding Business pipeline and forecast and providing a strategic plan for streamlining vendors while becoming a Subject Matter Expert for the appointed category. Training And Mentoring Junior Team Members and Implementing the Identified Opportunities Directly Alongside Senior Management
Analyst is responsible for leading and supporting the design and implementation of strategic sourcing activities (RFPs, RFIs, Market Scans, Category Management) for appointed category; participating in the strategic sourcing process by partnering with Business stakeholders to define specifications and requirements, leading, conducting internal and external data & pricing analysis, and providing recommendations based on analysis. Senior Analyst should be able to independently analyze Industry Markets And assess risk, gather intelligence on fundamental conditions, and technical Information that affects the category. Senior Analyst will also be responsible for contract negotiations and contract compliance. Senior Analyst are expected to have excellent project management, organization, and time efficiency skills as they will be managing several sourcing projects and contracts at a given time along with multiple vendors and internal stakeholders. Senior Analyst should be able to identify and develop cost reduction opportunities while maximizing benefit to the business.

Senior Analyst should be comfortable speaking and delivering PowerPoint presentations to internal business teams for projects / RFx’s as well as having excellent business acumen.
As a Senior Analyst you will gain a vast knowledge of the inner workings and operations for one of the largest healthcare plans in North America. Successful candidates should have a strong desire of learning about the healthcare industry.

Sourcing:
 Leads the design and implementation of strategic sourcing activities by partnering with internal users to define requirements and conducting external market analysis, assessing risk, gathering intelligence on fundamental conditions and technical information that affects the product/service.
 Leads the RFP process including (the bid process, negotiation process, analyzing supplier responses etc).
 Leads the negotiation process by analyzing and assessing supplier responses. Makes recommendations on supplier negotiation strategy.
 Research fact-based inquiries during the sourcing strategy development process.
 Contributes recommendations to sourcing strategy development.
 Develops, scores portions, and assesses responses from RFPs
Contracting:
 Serves as a lead in the contract and award process, negotiating the contract to completion with all applicable and necessary terms.
 Serves as the lead in the implementation and transition process of new agreements. Develop and lead portions of work/implementation project plans.
 Reviews contracts, pricing, purchase orders, and service levels agreements.
 Maintain web-based procurement tool Contracting Process.
 Manage the review and approval of contracts in accordance with Execution of Instruments Policy and other corporate policies.

Category Management / Analytics:
 Prepares reports, performs analysis and tracks benchmarking of category spend.
 Serves as a lead to collect and analyze data from disparate sources, draws conclusions, and makes recommendations to management on aspects of the sourcing strategy process.
 Independently gathers and synthesized third party (secondary) research.
 Creates and maintains category spending and pricing databases.
 Performs value analysis and total cost of ownership analytical activities.

Communication / Professionalism / Other Projects:
 Communicate and interact effectively (oral and written) and professionally with co-workers, management, suppliers, customers, etc.
 Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.
 Serves as support in the continuous improvement in the procurement organization and in the other areas of the organization related to procurement.
 Serves as the support for the development and documentation of strategic sourcing policies and procedures.
 Leads strategic projects as necessary that add value to the organization
 Serves as a leader for new hires within Procurement and helps train them

Required Job Qualifications:
* College Degree in Business or Finance, in leu of degree 4+ years of relevant experience
* Demonstrated thought leadership
* Ability to build strategic relationship with senior-level colleagues
* Experience with conducting wide-ranging research.
* Analytical skills to support and enhance procurement strategy and goals.
* Ability to function in ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situations.
* Clear, concise, and confident interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
* Knowledge and skills to participate and be effective in contract negotiations with industry suppliers.
* Strong multitasking capabilities
* Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles.
* Experience in project management and contract negotiation.
* Experience developing presentations and presenting to management and other internal groups.
* Effective Negotiating skills to reduce supplier base and to negotiate beneficial contracts
* Clear, concise, and confident interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
* Effective, proven negotiation skills, experience rationalizing supplier base and negotiating beneficial contracts.
* Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices
* PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Job Qualifications:
* 3-6 years of analytical experience in a procurement, supply chain, or financial environment.
* Knowledge of HCSC organization.
* Knowledge of Professional Services categories
* Knowledge of Insurance industry

* Knowledge of Category Management

* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

* Experience in a procurement function, including with contract management activities

*Strong relationship management capabilities with internal and external stakeholders

*Strong Drive and interpersonal skills to manage multiple escalations internally/externally

* 3-6 years of experience with Indirect Procurement categories

* Can perform in a resourceful manner.

* Problem solver

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HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.