Total 19 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Senior Construction Buyer - Renewable Energy (Office based) - Glasgow - Salary circa £55,000 DOE

CBW have an excellent new opportunity for one of their fastest growing construction companies. Reporting to the Financial Director the Senior Buyer will be responsible for creating a new buying division. You will be responsible for growing and managing this division and growing your own team within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer that is looking for a new challenge that they could bring their wealth of experience and implement into a growing business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Growing this division from ground up
- Managing a robust procurement and ordering process.
- System upgrade and implementation.
- Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings.
- Identifying potential suppliers and new products.
- Contacting suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations.
- Agreeing delivery times.
- Keeping detailed records and maintaining well-organized work schedules
- Negotiating contracts with supplier
- Performing cost analysis

Benefits & Salary

- Salary circa £55,000
- Company bonus
- Private pension
- 28 days holiday

Would you like to make an impact by leading one of our fashion store teams that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability?

Due to an internal move, we are recruiting a new Store Manager in our fashion shop at 102 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9EJ

What does this role involve?

As a Store Manager you will be accountable for your stores performance, maximising sales through physical and digital channels, and achieving store targets by leading an inclusive and diverse team that consistently demonstrate the BHF values .

Each day is different in this varied, fast paced and hands on role. Due to the volume of donations, it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life saving research.

What are we looking for?

Experience working in a customer facing role in retail, hospitality or service industry
Experience of leading, motivating and developing teams
Commercial awareness
Ability to achieve sales targets
Committed to achieving the highest retail standards at all times
Able to work under own initiative and take a proactive approach to changing business needs and objectives
Thrives working in a hands on, fast-paced environment
An understanding of budgets and P&L
Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

What’s important to us?

At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.

Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions. We are more ambitious and determined than ever – because the cures and treatments we need are in sight. You could be part of getting us there sooner!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Why join the BHF?

We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

Our generous staff benefits include:

38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
Wagestream - early access to your wages
25% staff discount
Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts on gym memberships
Discounts with a wide range of retailers

About the opportunity...

Store Manager Designate Opportunity: lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value everyday!

As a Store Manager in a dynamic team, you're stepping into more than just a leadership position – you're in a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of your team and the customers you serve. Your day-to-day actions don't just drive sales; they create an environment where our core values of love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros) come to life.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why Choose Us?

A member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme acknowledging your contributions to our success.
Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to a Retail Manager Level 4 qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
Comprehensive induction plan along with the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes, setting you up for success.
Rota’s are scheduled four-weeks in advance, creating a culture that cares for your life outside of work.
Holiday allowance increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days) with the option to purchase additional days after two years’ service, plus an extra day off for your Birthday.
In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague benefits online portal
All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues.
Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance.
Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being.

Your Impact:

Love our customers:
Providing the highest levels of customer service goes without saying: coach and guide your store teams to ensure everyone provides an excellent customer experience during every interaction.
Your leadership will be the cornerstone of the store's success, Having the Right People in the right place at the right time.

Care for our colleagues:
Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Working shoulder to shoulder to lead the team around you, knowing that is what gets you up in the morning.
You're not just managing a team; you're developing people, whether it's through upward growth, internal opportunities, or developing their current role.

Protect the pounds (and euros):
Guiding a team that's as passionate about our goals as you are. Make sure your team understands how they contribute to the commercial objectives of the store and the business.
Having a strategic approach to sales, shrink, and service, ensuring the store operates smoothly and efficiently.

Ready to Join Us?

This opportunity is for those ready to make an impact in a vibrant retail environment. We'd love to hear from you if you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel. Apply now and take your first step in a fulfilling career with us.

About us...

From one store in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990 to more than 850 across the UK and the Republic of Ireland today, Poundland & Dealz has developed a reputation for offering top brands and quality own-brand products at an amazing value. We sell everything from food and drink to DIY, pet products to stationery, not forgetting our very own fashion brand, PEP&CO. We have recently invested £45 million in the business, opened new stores and revamped existing ones. We’re on an exciting journey, and you can be a part of it.
We’re part of a much larger group in Europe called Pepco which has 3,000 stores in 17 territories serving 50 million shoppers, and the size of our business means there are so many opportunities for you to come and join us. From our retail stores to our support and distribution centres, everywhere you see Poundland and Dealz, you’ll find passionate and knowledgeable colleagues delivering amazing service to our customers. Once you’re part of our family, we’ll give you everything you need to be the best you can be, from training to coaching and mentoring. Our seven core values and seven leadership principles steer how we do business. They give us the building blocks to create a culture where everybody thrives, and sustainability is at the top of our agenda.

Senior Construction Buyer - Renewable Energy (Office based) - Glasgow - Salary circa £50,000 DOE

CBW have an excellent new opportunity for one of their fastest growing construction companies. Reporting to the Financial Director the Senior Buyer will be responsible for creating a new buying division. You will be responsible for growing and managing this division and growing your own team within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer that is looking for a new challenge that they could bring their wealth of experience and implement into a growing business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Growing this division from ground up
- Managing a robust procurement and ordering process.
- System upgrade and implementation.
- Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings.
- Identifying potential suppliers and new products.
- Contacting suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations.
- Agreeing delivery times.
- Keeping detailed records and maintaining well-organized work schedules
- Negotiating contracts with supplier
- Performing cost analysis

Benefits & Salary

- Salary circa £50,000
- Company bonus
- Private pension
- 28 days holiday

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Warehouse Operative roles available with Day Shifts available for a well known clothing retailer in Eurocentral, Motherwell ML1 4YQ with free parking onsite, ongoing work available with set shifts and overtime paid at enhanced rates!!

Hours & Shifts: 8am-4pm (0800-1600)
Choose from the following: Tuesday to Saturday OR Sunday to Thursday OR Friday to Monday

Pay Rate: £11.86 per hour + overtime over 40 hours @ £17.79 per hour

As Warehouse Operative you will be working in a clean, bright and modern warehouse environment undertaking any of the following duties:

- Picking orders using handheld scanners
- Packing items ready for dispatch to customers
- Sorting returned product from stores and separating them by I.D. codes
- A performance driven operation with tight deadlines
- Involves manual handling and standing for long periods of time

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following:

- Warehouse Operative experience ideally but not essential
- Full training will be provided for those without warehouse experience
- Ability to work in a targeted environment
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Excellent attention to detail

Benefits:

- Free Onsite Parking
- Modern, Welcoming and Positive Working Environment
- Subsidised Canteen
- Long Term Opportunities
- Full training provided – “buddy system” with an experienced Warehouse Operative and full induction training in place
- Online payslips
- Weekly pay
- A friendly and helpful Meridian team to support you with any queries at any time

APPLY NOW OR CALL US TODAY TO BOOK YOUR REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT TO START WORKING AS A WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE FOR US!

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Grade UE08: Salary Range: £48,350 – £59,421
Procurement, University of Edinburgh (Finance Department)
Open-ended Contract.
Full time (35 Hours per week)

We’re looking for great people to join our award-winning procurement team.

Procurement at Edinburgh University is undergoing a major transformation as we extend the scope of our influence and impact across our £1bn world-renowned organisation.

Our vision is “To become world class in everything we do, recognised as a trusted strategic partner in the successful delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030”.

To deliver on our commitments we are now looking for people who make things happen, who challenge the status quo, are excited about working in a diverse, dynamic environment and really want to make a change.

Edinburgh University is a world leader.

Be part of our new Procurement journey.



The Opportunity:

Reporting to the relevant Category Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the tendering, award and contract management of a range of procurement projects; as well as strategic initiatives stemming from market engagement and spend analyses. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the University’s financial wellbeing and international research profile, by delivering cash savings and other cost efficiencies; and supporting the knowledge creation and transfer which lies at the heart of the University’s Strategy 2030.

The post-holder will join a forward-thinking, ambitious and supportive procurement team, already well advanced in a service transformation programme. As part of the wider Finance Directorate, we aim to deliver world-class services to the University’s academic teaching and research staff and our professional services colleagues, in keeping with the institution’s Top-20 World Ranking.

You will engage directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that Procurement delivers innovative, fit for purpose solutions which are aligned to University objectives and Government policy.

Candidates will be encouraged to exercise initiative and discretion, taking ownership of strategic procurements that deliver maximum benefit across the University.



Your skills and attributes for success:

Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion to help shape and develop the service.
Practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge of end-to-end tendering procedures, including use of eTendering systems.
A solid grounding of in-life contract and supplier relationship management.
Good computing literacy and numerical analysis skills with excellent attention to detail.
Strong communication and negotiation skills and commercial judgement.

As a member of our warehouse team, you will be responsible for picking, receiving, storing, stacking and despatching our ambient and chilled goods.

Your commitment to safety, efficiency, and effectiveness will be crucial in ensuring our customers receive the best possible service.

As a warehouse operative, being flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment is essential. You should be hardworking, able to work to set deadlines, and have a professional, positive, organized, and enthusiastic approach. While proven experience in a warehouse environment would be advantageous, it is not essential. You should be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Remember, the key to success is being self-motivated.

This is a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Warehouse Operative. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and brilliant opportunities to grow within Booker. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, apply and we will be in contact with you!

**Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test**

Here at Jamie Scotts Millshop we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager at our Edinburgh Store.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As an Assistant Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial retail manager who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.
As Assistant Store Manager, you will be expected to:
•Assist the manager in the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.
•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.
•Deputize for the manager when necessary.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Commercial awareness
•Excellent leadership credentials
•An ability to drive sales through your team
•Good training and development capabilities
•Desire to progress within our ever-growing business

Here at Jamie Scotts Millshop we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager at our Edinburgh Store.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months of you wish to do so.
As an Assistant Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial retail manager who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.
As Assistant Store Manager, you will be expected to:
•Assist the manager in the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.
•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.
•Deputize for the manager when necessary.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Commercial awareness
•Excellent leadership credentials
•An ability to drive sales through your team
•Good training and development capabilities
•Desire to progress within our ever-growing business

Grade UE04: £24,533 to £27,181 per annum.
CSG / Finance
Full time: 35 hours per week.
Open Ended: Permanent.

We are looking for Procurement Payment Assistant to join our Professional & Campus Services Team. The post-holder will join a forward-thinking, ambitious and supportive team.

The Procurement Payment Assistant will:
Place orders with external suppliers in accordance with the University Procurement Card procedure and review and maintain records of transactions in the Card provider’s online system; deal with queries from University staff or external suppliers relating to orders; investigate and help to resolve invoice queries across the University by reviewing reports and liaising with relevant staff and suppliers to ensure prompt payment to suppliers; contribute to improvements in processes, training and reporting for Procurement Cards and invoice query management, identifying trends and root causes to common problems and provide suggestions for improvement.

The Opportunity:

As part of the wider Finance Directorate, we aim to deliver world-class services to the University’s academic teaching and research staff and professional services colleagues, in keeping with the institution’s Top-20 World Ranking.

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50 and placed 20th in the 2020 QS World University Rankings. It has over 33,000 students and employs 15,000 staff and has a non-pay spend in excess of £300 million per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

have experience of working in a relevant administrative role with experience of working in a Procurement/Finance/Administration environment.
have good attention to detail, good numerical, written and verbal communication skills, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and knowledge of an electronic purchase order system.
be passionate about delivering excellent customer service and possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to deal confidently with customers and suppliers.
demonstrate an enthusiastic and flexible attitude, have proven ability to be a team player and thrive in a time sensitive, high volume environment with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

The Recruitment Co have an exciting opportunity for experienced Warehouse Operatives to join our client based in Huntly!

Will be required to work at the other sites depending on business needs, so must have a driving licence and access to a car.

Warehouse Operator job details:

- £14.02 per hour
- Monday to Thursday 8am-4.30am, Friday 8am-2pm

Some of the perks working as a Warehouse Operator

• Weekly pay
  
  
  

• Excellent training opportunities
  
  
  

• Temporary ongoing role with long term opportunities
  
  
  

• Supportive team environment
  
  
  

• People-focused culture
  
  
  

• Immediate starts
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

- Filling of barrels, dumping of barrels, entry into warehouses, regauge activities, barrel selection, barrel repair, and sample collecting.

- Maintains and improves the condition of the warehouses and related facilities through dunnage work, cleaning and sanitation.

- Perform daily pre-shift FLT checks in accordance with SOP.

- Adhere to all PPE guidelines.

- Communicate in a professional and respectful manner at all times and to all colleagues, contractors and visitors

- Complete housekeeping and sanitation duties, per schedule

- Participate in monthly and annual housekeeping and sanitation audits in partnership with Quality Control

Job Requirements:

- Must have palletising expeince.

- Relevant experience in a manufacturing operation or in an environment that requires hands-on skills.

- The ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form using computers and email.

- Capable of trouble-shooting process and technical issues as they arise.

- Ability to work flexible schedule and overtime to meet demands.

- Complete in-house and external training programs when required.

- Forklift Driver's licence would be advantageous (or training will be provided).



Click apply now and we'll be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity.

As an equal opportunities employer The Recruitment Co welcomes application from all sections of the community.

CPDUNDEE

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Grade UE08 £48,350 – £59,421

Procurement, University of Edinburgh (Finance Department)

Fixed-Term 12 month contract

Full time (35 Hours per week)

1 post


We’re looking for great people to join our award-winning procurement team.

Procurement at Edinburgh University is undergoing a major transformation as we extend the scope of our influence and impact across our £1bn world-renowned organisation.

Our vision is “To become world class in everything we do, recognised as a trusted strategic partner in the successful delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030”.

To deliver on our commitments we are now looking for people who make things happen, who challenge the status quo, are excited about working in a diverse, dynamic environment and really want to make a change.

Edinburgh University is a world leader. Be part of our new Procurement journey.


The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our Information Services Category Team.

Reporting to the relevant Category Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the tendering, award and contract management of a range of procurement projects; as well as strategic initiatives stemming from market engagement and spend analyses. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the University’s financial wellbeing and international research profile, by delivering cash savings and other cost efficiencies; and supporting the knowledge creation and transfer which lies at the heart of the University’s Strategy 2030.

The post-holder will join a forward-thinking, ambitious and supportive procurement team, already well advanced in a service transformation programme. As part of the wider Finance Directorate, we aim to deliver world-class services to the University’s academic teaching and research staff and our professional services colleagues, in keeping with the institution’s Top-20 World Ranking.

You will engage directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that Procurement delivers innovative, fit for purpose solutions which are aligned to University objectives and Government policy.

Candidates will be encouraged to exercise initiative and discretion, taking ownership of strategic procurements that deliver maximum benefit across the University.

Your skills and attributes for success:

-Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion to help shape and develop the service.
-Practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge of end-to-end tendering procedures, including use of eTendering systems.
-A solid grounding of in-life contract and supplier relationship management.
-Good computing literacy and numerical analysis skills with excellent attention to detail.
-Strong communication and negotiation skills and commercial judgement.

We are currently looking for a full-time Livestock Buyer based on our Perth site, Scotland, to join our fantastic procurement team.

This is an exciting supplier facing role which requires excellent personable and communication skills for liaising with our existing suppliers and growing supply base.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the business is supplied with the best quality cattle and sheep for our retail, catering and export customers as we grow and develop as part of our investment programme within Scotland.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a small team based at ABP Perth to ensure there is enough cattle & sheep supplied to the business each week, it is procured at the best price possible and also in accordance with farm assurance requirements
- Providing Livestock Procurement advice and information to management as required
- Carrying out farm visits to develop and maintain relationships with farmers including producer group meetings.
- Co-ordinate with livestock agents, farmers, hauliers and other livestock suppliers to ensure deliveries of cattle & sheep are made on time
- Ensuring you adhere to current animal welfare legislation and company operating procedures at all times with regard to safe movement, handling and production of cattle and sheep
- Procuring livestock from suppliers with on farm visits and via phone
- Liaising regularly with the Procurement Manager
- Liaising with the lairage department to ensure livestock deliveries arrive in a timely manner
- Assisting at and attending agricultural shows and any other related events

It is also important to us that you learn each of these areas within the business to further understand your role:
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Lairage & Animal Welfare
- Slaughter
- Primary Carcass Breakdown & Yields
- Boning/Production
- Customer Specifications
- Stock Rotation (Maturation)
- Production Planning
- Food Safety and Quality Services

This vacancy is open to experienced buyer`s as well as anyone looking to start off their career in the livestock/red meat industry as full training will be provided for the role.


Skills:
The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded with the ability to adapt to change in a highly competitive and fast moving environment.

The ideal candidate should have the following:
- Strong financial understanding and business acumen
- Highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded
- Excellent time management
- Self-motivated, driven, and strong communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience of working with Microsoft Office
- Ability to adapt to change in a highly competitive and fast moving environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Must hold a full UK Driving Licence

Here at Edinburgh Woollen Mill we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager at our Glasgow Store.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and have a job with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you.
As well as being part of an exciting and dynamic team you will also have the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification within your first 18 months of you wish to do so.
As an Assistant Store Manager we are looking for a well rounded and commercial retail manager who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion retail experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.
As Assistant Store Manager, you will be expected to:
•Assist the manager in the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.
•Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
•Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
•Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.
•Deputize for the manager when necessary.
The ideal candidate will have:
•Commercial awareness
•Excellent leadership credentials
•An ability to drive sales through your team
•Good training and development capabilities
•Desire to progress within our ever-growing business

The Recruitment Co have an exciting opportunity for experienced Warehouse Operatives to join our client based in Huntly!

Will be required to work at the other sites depending on business needs, so must have a driving licence and access to a car.

Warehouse Operator job details:

- £14.02 per hour
- Monday to Thursday 8am-4.30am, Friday 8am-2pm

Some of the perks working as a Warehouse Operator

• Weekly pay
  
  

• Excellent training opportunities
  
  

• Temporary ongoing role with long term opportunities
  
  

• Supportive team environment
  
  

• People-focused culture
  
  

• Immediate starts
  
  

Responsibilities:

- Filling of barrels, dumping of barrels, entry into warehouses, regauge activities, barrel selection, barrel repair, and sample collecting.

- Maintains and improves the condition of the warehouses and related facilities through dunnage work, cleaning and sanitation.

- Perform daily pre-shift FLT checks in accordance with SOP.

- Adhere to all PPE guidelines.

- Communicate in a professional and respectful manner at all times and to all colleagues, contractors and visitors

- Complete housekeeping and sanitation duties, per schedule

- Participate in monthly and annual housekeeping and sanitation audits in partnership with Quality Control

Job Requirements:

- Must have palletising expeince.

- Relevant experience in a manufacturing operation or in an environment that requires hands-on skills.

- The ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form using computers and email.

- Capable of trouble-shooting process and technical issues as they arise.

- Ability to work flexible schedule and overtime to meet demands.

- Complete in-house and external training programs when required.

- Forklift Driver's licence would be advantageous (or training will be provided).



Click apply now and we'll be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity.

As an equal opportunities employer The Recruitment Co welcomes application from all sections of the community.

CPDUNDEE

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.