Total 8 Manager level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Plymouth, PL2 2LP

Warehouse Team Manager - Day Shift - Plymouth
£28,000 - £34,100 per annum pro rata (dependent on experience) - inclusive of shift premium, plus great benefits

Permanent role
39 hours per week - 6am-2pm, 5 out of 7 days including weekends
Plymouth LSC, Newnham Ind Est, Bell Close, Plympton, PL7 4JH


Please check that you can reliably commute to the depot before you apply.
We're looking for a warehouse team manager to join our team in the Plymouth depot. You'll be responsible for a sizeable team of warehouse operatives, making sure that all products are picked and packed in a safe and secure manner. We'll look for you to engage with your team; leading and coaching them to deliver better results week on week, along with making sure that they adhere to working standards, policies and procedures.
What you'll do:
* manage a sizeable team of warehouse operatives * inspire, engage and coach your team to be highly efficient * work towards tight deadlines and critical measures * develop and build positive relationships with various internal business partners * drive warehouse standards, procedures and policies- particularly health and safety * analyse performance data * identify areas to improve process within your team and the warehouse operations * plan and organise the delivery of own and your teams work load
This role would suit someone who has:
* previously managed a sizeable team, preferably from a logistics or FMCG background * the ability to work at pace and accuracy * a great track record of reaching and exceeding critical performance measures * an understanding and great knowledge of warehouse policies and procedures * great planning skills and able to organise your own and teams workload * an understanding of how poor service can impact stores and customers * strong and confident communication skills * excellent IT skills
At Co-op you'll do work that matters, and you'll be rewarded for your hard work with a competitive salary (including additional shift allowances) and a benefits package which includes holidays starting from 31 days per year (including bank holidays), 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores, a pension with up to 10% employer contributions, plus:
* Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it * Free employee assistance programme with extensive health, financial and wellbeing support * Access to credit unions for loans and savings, plus rental deposit loans and season ticket loans * Free eye tests every 2 years * On-site facilities including a subsidised canteen and free parking
At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities. We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate. You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.
We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

Job Title: Inventory Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59811

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Inventory Manager at our HMNB Devonport site.

The Role:
As an Inventory Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be the first point of contact for the customer and responsible for the day-to-day management and data entry of customer orders for spares and across a complex repair process.

Day-to-day, you'll support the wider team by providing Inventory, logistics knowledge and intelligence to improve the demand and supply plans. You'll understand customer need and support Procurement with prioritising orders in the supply chain accordingly. You'll You will also:monitor spend against budget as well as manage and report on GFE holdings, ensuring we maintain a full auditable trail.

• Manage and maintain the data integrity of the Inventory systems used on the contract.
• Monitor and report on performance against internal and external Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee the full end-to-end spares/repairs supply chain process, co-ordinating stakeholders as required and movement of stock between internal locations.
• Support and input into the development and continuous improvement of Inventory processes and procedures.
• Defcon and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) management.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential Experience of the Inventory Manager

• Ability to effectively build and manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Inventory Management competence/experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members across the project.
• IT systems including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications for the Inventory Manager

• MOD SCM Skills Certificate Level 1.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Opportunity to work with innovative technology
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 21/10/2024

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Morgan Hunt is proud to be partnering with a leading housing association to recruit a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Strategic Procurement. This role is pivotal in delivering a top-tier procurement service that balances cost, quality, and environmental impact. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of the organisation's procurement and supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and sustainability goals.

Job Title: Head of Strategic Procurement
Location: Plymouth, Devon (Hybrid, up to 3 days onsite)
Salary: £71,026 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the organisation's Supply Chain Strategy, ensuring compliance with UK procurement regulations and a focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments.
• Oversee supplier engagement, contract management, and governance to ensure cost efficiency and compliance across all procurement activities.
• Lead strategic negotiations on high-value and high-risk contracts, ensuring value for money while aligning with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including suppliers and stakeholders, to enhance procurement processes and align with the business plan.
• Provide leadership to the procurement team, ensuring continuous development, training, and mentor ship. Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MCIPS qualification or MSc in Supply Chain Management (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience managing procurement in both the public and private sectors, with a strong background in contract law, category management, and supply chain management.
• Proven track record in leading procurement strategies, negotiating major contracts, and delivering business objectives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and drive innovation in procurement practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience in executive reporting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with relocation support for the right candidate.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and flexi-time.
• Excellent pension scheme with high employer contributions, free onsite gym, and cycle-to-work scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30) plus bank holidays, 3 days for volunteering, and a free employee assistance programme.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of procurement within the organisation, with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and driving value.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity in retail management? We have the perfect role for you! We are currently seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our client's team at their store in Plymouth

£33,600 per annum
5 days over 7
45 hours per week

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will play a vital role in assisting the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store. You will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure the store is well-organised, stocked, and running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about retail and providing exceptional customer service.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with customers, handling complaints, and ensuring that they have an exceptional experience in our store. You will be the go-to person for all customer queries and concerns, and your friendly and approachable demeanour will help to build strong relationships with our customers.

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will also be responsible for authorising working hours, time off, breaks, and overtime for our team members. You will ensure that our team is well-rested and motivated to deliver the highest standards of customer service.

We are looking for someone who is a natural leader and enjoys connecting with both colleagues and customers. You will be a key link between our staff and management, and your communication skills will be vital in ensuring that everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goals.

One of the main responsibilities of the Assistant Store Manager is the ordering of stock. You will work closely with the Store Manager to monitor inventory levels, identify trends, and make sure that our store is always well-stocked with the products our customers love. Your attention to detail and ability to analyse sales data will be essential in keeping our store running smoothly.

We are looking for someone who has previous experience in retail, preferably in a management role. You will need to have a strong understanding of retail operations and have excellent customer service skills. The ideal candidate will also have a flexible schedule and be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. You will also have the opportunity to grow within our company and develop your retail management skills.

If you are interested please click APPLY!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Job Introduction

Store Location: Plymouth 26 new George 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

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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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Job Title: Programme Procurement Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57414

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Programme Procurement Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a Programme Procurement Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Over the next five years, the submarines business within Babcock is entering an unparalleled period of activity. The procurement and supply chain function need to take a front and centre role in the support of planning, executing and performance-managing the supply chain needed to help deliver the submarine programme outputs.

Day-to-day, you'll provide leadership to a team of procurement professionals and enable us to plan, execute and deliver all the supply chain outputs required to support our programme now and into the future.

• Creating a fit for the future resource plan, ensuring that all future resource requirements are identified and funded
• Provide leadership into all our internal and external stakeholders, acting as a single point of contact
• Act as the bid lead within the programme
• Help with the design of an enterprise supply solution to meet programme requirements and maximise performance whilst minimising risk and complexity
• Effective incorporation of centre category strategies into the supply chain plan and design for the programme.

This role is full time 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Programme Procurement Manager

• Proven leadership to a team of procurement specialists and create an environment to enable them to execute their plans successfully.
• Working on supplier performance and contract management disciplines within the team
• Proven experience with specific programme requirements and builds into supply chain plan and future strategies for programme delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate

Qualifications for the Programme Procurement Manager

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent. - Desirable
• MCIPS or equivalent professional qualifications. - Desirable

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 22/05/2024

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As an Assistant Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a diverse team with an excellent company culture. We offer competitive wages, a great work/life balance, and career and development opportunities. 

 

Extra Space Storage is the largest self-storage company in the United States, with over 3,600 stores nationwide. If you’d like to grow with us, you should consider joining the team. We look for employees who are reliable, good communicators, and have a passion for helping people. 
 

Benefits We Offer You 

• A work/life balance that allows you to work 5 days a week and be off work by 6pm. 

• Outstanding company culture with growth opportunities throughout the U.S. 

• Competitive starting pay + monthly bonus opportunity. 

• Paid Time Off accrued throughout the year, increasing with years of service. 

• Generous 401(k) match with Traditional and/or ROTH choices. 

• Affordable medical benefit options with up to a $1k annual Health Savings Account employer contribution. 

• EXTRA Healthy Wellness Program with rewards towards your medical premium. 

• BenefitHub discounts: apparel, auto, electronics, entertainment, pets, travel, etc. 

Your Responsibilities 

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Meet sales goals through unit rentals, unit insurance, and moving supplies.

• Guide new customers through rental processes and agreements.

• Maintain facilities – sweeping, mopping, changing light bulbs, etc.

• Work independently on daily tasks as well as cooperate with team members.

• May be required to run errands for the facility and travel to other store locations.

Your Qualifications 

• 1+ year of customer-facing employment experience.

• Strong computer skills.

• Current, valid driver’s license with access to a reliable personal vehicle (except in NYC.)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. 

 

Compensation

17-19 Hourly

If you are a current Extra Space employee, please apply through the "Find Internal Career Openings" in Workday.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are looking for a Store Manager to join Team OB in our Plymouth store.

As a Store Manager, you will lead the store to success by boosting sales and motivating your team. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will bring enthusiasm, positivity and joy by inspiring your customers and colleagues and maximising sales.

This will be a flexible contract, meaning you will have a fixed number of hours you will work per week across a variety of days and shifts.

A bit about us …

At Oliver Bonas (OB), our values of Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind are integral to everything we do. Collaboration, imagination, curiosity, and teamwork are key to our success, and everyone has their part to play in making OB a special place to work.

Having fun is key, and a playful and positive approach creates an optimistic environment. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we are serious about what we do.

Our team knows their stuff. They’re confident and creative and unafraid to challenge convention to find solutions, taking accountability for their actions, but always with kindness and humility.

More about the role …

OB Store Managers will:

• Analyse a variety of reports to measure the success of the store and team.
• Work with KPIs to evaluate the store’s performance and identify development areas.
• Provide exceptional leadership and guidance to all team members, making sure their personal objectives and the store’s objectives are being met.
• Conduct progress meetings and appraisals in a timely manner for all team members, setting them SMART goals to work towards.
• Communicate any development/training issues that are identified to the Area Manager and People Advisor.
• Ensure exemplary customer service is delivered by the team at all times.
• Make sure the team always adhere to OB operational standards.
• Have an approachable yet authoritative written and verbal communication style, in-keeping with the Oliver Bonas tone of voice.

Bonas Benefits:

• Generous employee discount up to 60% off all OB products
• Free access to our 24 hour employee assistance programme with Care First – offering financial, emotional and vocational support
• Flexible holiday – 30 days (including bank holidays) – increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Annual discretionary profit related bonus scheme
• Free membership for our Westfield Health Cash Plan or Private Medical
• Auto-enrolment into our pension plan
• Refer a Friend incentive
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Voice network and EDI team
• Mental Health First Aider support
• Education and support throughout Looop eLearning platform
• Free refreshments and treats in store
• An opportunity to work at the highest placed retailer in Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in the UK list 2022.

What we look for:

• Experience in team management.
• Positivity, vibrancy and ready to take on anything.
• Someone who is kind, helpful and considerate towards customers and team members alike.
• Exceptional organisation skills and natural multi-tasking ability.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ambition, resourcefulness and someone who’s looking for opportunities to learn more.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at OB

At Oliver Bonas, our promise is to do our bit to make living a joyful experience and give cause for optimism. This promise is central to our work in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). To bring joy to others, we must first ensure everyone at OB feels valued, included and most importantly, can be themselves at work.

It is important to us that our brand reflects wider society and the communities in which we operate. As a result, we welcome all eligible applicants for this role however we are particularly interested in speaking to eligible candidates from the Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage communities.

Oliver Bonas is a Disability Confident Committed employer under the Disability Confident employer scheme.

To read more about our ED&I commitments, head over to the EDI page on our website: https://www.oliverbonas.com/meet-the-team/diversity

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