Total 9 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in CM1 2QX

Procurement Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time

£28,203 to £33,180 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 11.59pm

Please note this vacancy is available as a Fixed Term Contract or Secondment opportunity for up to 24 months.

This role will be filled on a hybrid basis. This means you can work remotely part of the working week with an expectation to attend the office at least 1 day per week. Any journeys to the office would be at your own expense. More specific details about this can be discussed at the interview stage should you be invited to interview.

The Opportunity

This role will enable the Procurement Officer to support and deliver a wide range of procurements for Brentwood and Rochford Councils, bringing fantastic variety in the categories of procurement being supported and the stakeholders being engaged with. Working across different levels of Local Government the post holder will get a unique understanding of how Local Government works.

Accountabilities

• Manage responses to supplier queries, co-ordinating the support to market engagement events and providing contract administration.
• Lead on the delivery and development of contract and supplier amendment and update processes including, contract novations, price uplifts and on boarding new suppliers to ECC, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Manage contracts to ensure that performance standards are achieved and any contractual, commercial or market risks are identified, and appropriate mitigations put in place.
• Deal effectively with supplier correspondence, ensuring that messaging is conducted in a fair, transparent, and auditable manner.
• Lead the delivery of low risk sourcing processes, ensuring compliance with the Authority's Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Lead the development, planning and delivery of improvement projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management and compliance with existing contractual requirements.
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach to systems and processes to support the development of best practice for wider department benefit.
• Plan and implement a risk-based programme of contract compliance audits in conjunction with specialist areas of the organisation such as Internal Audit, Corporate Health and Safety, Corporate Risk, and Information Governance.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Educated to 'A' Level standard and/or qualification by experience of working in a commercial environment.
• Experience of running low level tenders with a working knowledge of public sector procurement law and experience of managing lower-level contracts and monitoring and improving performance and mitigating risks
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel with solid working knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Appreciation of working in a political environment and an ability to understand and respond to different perspectives.

Desirable:

• Strong communication; verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong customer focus with a drive to provide a valued service.
• A positive attitude: a 'can do' approach, good work ethic and willingness to learn
• Interest in pursuing a career in procurement and either studying for or wishing to study for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) accreditation.

Job Advert

At Livity Life, part of Millbrook Healthcare Group, we’re leading the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) revolution. Using the most
innovative technology and cutting-edge digital tools. We deliver a transformational service that challenges norms and delivers the
very best care experience.  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Service Coordinator & Warehouse Operative to join the team within our
Essex Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Service Centre based in Chelmsford. This is an excellent opportunity where you'll work as part
of an engaged and motivated team, for a company committed to reward and recognition for a job well done. Millbrook Healthcare
Group work in partnership with the local authority to supply TEC solutions to support people in their day-to-day life. This TEC
service provides the assessment of service users’ care technology needs all the way through to the installation, maintenance and
review of technology equipment. 

The Role:

* Assist and manage incoming calls and answering any customer queries
* Coordinating equipment orders to be delivered, installed and collected
* Order analysis by checking, identifying and reporting any errors made via online orders
* Providing telephone and email advice to clinical/social care staff to support effective TEC prescription
* General administration that supports daily activities and duties
* Assisting with selecting appropriate stock in the warehouse for technicians, ensuring stock is recorded and maintained,
* Working with people experiencing different vulnerabilities.



What are we looking for?

* Experience in a similar, busy and fast paced customer service environment
* Relevant telephone-based customer service experience is preferred
* Good attention to detail and accuracy
* Previous experience of administration, order processing and scheduling of workloads
* Professional and confident manner via telephone and email
* Previous stock management experience would be advantageous but is not essential
* Competent IT skills with Microsoft Office programmes and ability to learn new systems



What can we offer you?

* An annual salary of £25,352.70
* Monday to Friday 40 hours pw
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus optional 5 days unpaid
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* A rewards scheme - 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets



Millbrook Healthcare Group are an inclusive and caring employer who understand that not everyone’s job needs are the same.
Therefore we are open to supporting flexible working requests such as part time working, job shares and flexible hours wherever
possible, to support our colleagues life style differences. So please feel free to let us know of any specific requirements you
may have and these can then be discussed in more detail if you are successful in your application.

 

Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core
company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part
of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop
a rewarding career along the way.



Care and respect for our colleagues and service users

Accountable and proud

Ready to learn and grow

Enhance our service users’ lives

Socially responsible, ethical and transparent

 

This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to a DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and Social Media
Screening.

An exciting new Warehouse Operative opportunity at DX!

*** This is a Nightshift vacancy***

About Us

DX are a market leading provider of a wide range of delivery services, including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services.

We provide a wide range of specialist delivery services to both business and residential addresses across the UK and Ireland. We have three divisions, DX Freight, DX Express and DX Logistics. Our approach is straight-forward and no-nonsense. Our goal is to Deliver Exactly to our customers' requirements. Key to what we do at DX is our people and we are incredibly proud of the dedicated team we have built.

At DX, we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background.

Benefits:

At DX, our people are the foundation of our success. We reward our employees by providing different benefits at various stages of your employment with us, the most recent benefit we have added is Company Healthcare, which you become eligible for after 6 months of continuous service. This is a company paid for scheme at Level 1 allowing you to claim back for dental care and optician fees amongst other things. This is just one of the benefits that come with working at DX, the others are listed below:

-Competitive Rates of Pay

-Life Assurance

-Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

-Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays

-Long Service Recognition scheme

-Company Pension Scheme

-Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP

-DX Discounts Portal

-Excellent opportunities for career progression

Role summary:

DX Warehouse Operatives are responsible to ensure the safe and efficient unloading and loading of freight from vehicles into, and from the site. They will also support the delivery operation to ensure the correct freight is loaded to complete the delivery routes.

Key responsibilities:

-Represent DX in a professional manner at all times

-Follow all aspects of DX Manual Handling and safe working policies, including the correct use of all PPE

-Observe and adhere to all DX procedures and policies at all times

-Handle all freight with care and attention

-Access and egress vehicles using the correct means

-Use the correct equipment and methods for handling and moving all freight

-Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the site

-Report all damages immediately to your line manager

-Ensure all freight being loaded or unloaded matches relevant paperwork / scanner information

-Ensure that customers freight is transported, stored safely and treated with respect

-Ensure the security of freight and company assets by reporting any suspicious activity to your line manager or the security team

-Ensure the warehouse is kept tidy and H&S issues are reported immediately



We look forward to hearing from you!

The Job

• Working as part of a team providing excellent customer service wherever there is interaction with one of our customers
• Using specialist equipment such as the sawmill, paint mixers and forklifts
• We sell building materials, so there will be an element of manual handling, we can make reasonable adjustments if you need them
• Merchandising stock displays and replenishing shelves across the branch
• The contracted hours for this role are 37 or more

What's in it for you?

Here at Selco, we value our colleagues, and you will be entitled to a whole host of benefits when working with us. We offer a wide range of lifestyle perks, including;

• Free health cash plan, making it easy for you and your family to get the healthcare you need and claim back the costs.
• Profit Based bonus scheme, up to £175 per month.
• Discounts and offers at thousands of retailers, cinemas, restaurants, amusement parks and gyms.
• Generous staff discount on all products sold in store.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday Buying.
• Free life assurance.
• Share save scheme.

At Selco, the opportunities for professional growth and development are limitless. We actively support and encourage internal advancements through a fully developed and supported career path, with plenty of training opportunities along the way to help you develop the career path you want.

About Us

Fancy developing your career with the UK's fastest growing builders' merchants? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals with a 'can do' attitude to help us serve the nation's tradespeople.

We won't pretend it's not hard work and at times a challenging environment however you'll be working with some great people and in return we offer a first-class rewards package.

We're growing year-on-year with no signs of slowing down. With new branches opening their doors nationwide, this is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey and build your career with Selco.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming to all. Our aim is for Selco colleagues to be a true representation of all sections of society. We are committed to the Health and Safety of our Colleagues being our top priority.

As a Purchasing Assistant at Merville Barracks, Colchester you'll provide efficient purchasing administration to support the site, raising purchase order and data input, to invoicing and billing. You're the one with the skills to ensure behind the scenes of facilities run like clockwork and ensure your managers feel supported.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the purchase order process to support the helpdesk and administration function
• Liaising with the Stores Team to ensure efficiency of the procurement process
• Ensure that all documents and records are administered in line with company policy and procedure
• Ensure all system data input is made accurately and in accordance with legislative and company policy and procedure
• Provide support, including cover for holidays and periods of absence to the helpdesk and/or administration function
• Manage the end to end purchase order process, including obtaining the supplier quotation for parts, raising the purchase order, submitting the purchase order and notifying stores of the expected delivery date
• Maintain the contract stationery requirements across all contract units, including collating orders, raising orders, submitting to supplier and distribution round site

What you bring: 

• Demonstrate previous experience of transaction processing in administrative environment
• Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy
• Customer service focused and committed to providing a helpful, prompt, responsive service
• Ability to work alone and also as part of a team.
• Well organised and able to work to tight deadlines
• Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• Able to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Good numerical ability

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Package Description

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00
• £11.44 per hour
• Free Car parking

​Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UT

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Procurement Officer Passenger Transport

Permanent, Full Time

£28,203 to £33,180 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Sunday 11th August 2024 at 11.59pm

Please note the working style for this role is an Anywhere Worker but we will require you to attend the office in Chelmsford on average 1 day a week around business need.

We are currently looking to recruit for a Procurement Officer to join our award-winning Procurement Service with this role focused on Passenger Transport.

Job Purpose

Procurement Services at Essex County Council involves the buying and contract managing of all of the council's goods, services and works. This includes everything from contract managing the highways, to assessing submissions for the next foster care home, to planning for the future of our property strategy. The teams are split based on their category, with each team being responsible for the category planning, sourcing and contract management for their respective area.

We are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer in the Passenger Transport team, which is responsible for Home to School Transport, Local Bus Services and the Sustainable Transport Strategy. The Passenger Transport team is unique in terms of the variety of opportunities available due to the range of responsibilities. You will have the chance that exist across the team. The Passenger Transport Team is a great place to develop your procurement skills across the three main stages of the Procurement lifecycle: category planning, sourcing and contract management.

This role will offer a wide range of experience supporting the Procurement function in various aspects, including managing supplier queries, supporting market engagement events, providing contract administration, as well as working on low-risk sourcing and contract management activities. You will conduct research and market analysis supporting Procurement Managers in the creation of Category Plans.

This is a great role for someone who has good commercial and analytical skills that would like to move into Procurement as a profession. You will gain extensive knowledge and have the opportunity to progress your career in a supportive environment with a culture of continuous improvement. You will be able to work towards a level 4 qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply after successful probation.

Accountabilities

• Manage responses to supplier queries, co-ordinating the support to market engagement events and providing contract administration.
• Lead on the delivery and development of contract and supplier amendment and update processes including, contract novation's, price uplifts and onboarding new suppliers to ECC, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Manage contracts to ensure that performance standards are achieved and any contractual, commercial or market risks are identified, and appropriate mitigations put in place.
• Deal effectively with supplier correspondence, ensuring that messaging is conducted in a fair, transparent and auditable manner.
• Lead the delivery of low risk sourcing processes, ensuring compliance with the Authority's Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Lead the development, planning and delivery of improvement projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management and compliance with existing contractual requirements.
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach to systems and processes to support the development of best practice for wider department benefit.
• Plan and implement a risk-based programme of contract compliance audits in conjunction with specialist areas of the organisation such as Internal Audit, Corporate Health and Safety, Corporate Risk and Information Governance.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
• Opportunity to support in the contract management of ECC's transport contracts, and develop over time to manage your own contracts.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Educated to 'A' Level standard and/or qualification by experience of working in a commercial environment.
• Experience of running low value procurements with a working knowledge of public sector procurement law; and/or experience managing low value contracts, monitoring and improving performance and mitigating risks
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite platforms, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• You will work in collaboration with other service areas within the Council, using influencing and other soft skills to provide accurate procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Strong communication; verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong customer focus with a drive to provide a valued service.
• A positive attitude: a 'can do' approach, good work ethic and willingness to learn
• Interest in pursuing a career in procurement and either studying for or wishing to study for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) accreditation.

Procurement Support Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time

Up to £26,535 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

This role will be filled on a hybrid basis. This means you can work remotely part of the working week with an expectation to attend the office at least 1 day per week. Any journeys to the office would be at your own expense. More specific details about this can be discussed at the interview stage should you be invited to interview.

Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months.

Are you looking for a role where your input can shape and redefine the future? This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or 6th form school leaver who is looking to experience the world of work within a fast paced procurement team. If you are a problem solver, have great Microsoft skills and are ready to jump into any challenge, then read on!

Job Purpose

Essex County Council are looking to recruit a procurement Support officer to join their driven, ambitious, and collaborative team. You will be required to support the Procurement function in various aspects, including managing and fielding supplier queries, supporting market engagement events, and providing contract administration. The Procurement Support Officer will also support the delivery of research and analysis which informs category plans and potential improvements to the management of suppliers and markets. The ideal candidate will seek opportunities to remove waste, implement technologies and automate processes within existing contractual restrictions.

You will have excellent analytical skills to explore alternative solutions which meet customer requirements and a can-do attitude. Although this is a fixed term role it will give the grounding for a future career pathway and you will benefit from training and development throughout the year.

Accountabilities

• Assist on the delivery and development of contract and supplier amendment and update processes including, contract novation, price uplifts and on boarding new suppliers to ECC, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Deliver robust research and analysis to support the team to ensure category plans are up to date and the management of suppliers and markets meet client needs.
• Deal effectively with supplier correspondence, ensuring that messaging is conducted in a fair, transparent and auditable manner.
• Support the delivery of low risk sourcing processes, ensuring compliance with the Authority's Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Aid the development, planning and delivery of improvement projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management and compliance with existing contractual requirements.
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach to systems and processes to support the development of best practice for wider department benefit.
• Facilitate on reporting requirements with particular focus on performance management, risk management and corporate measures.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Educated to 'A' Level standard and/or qualification by experience of working in a commercial environment.
• Excellent in the use of Microsoft Excel. Solid working knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Strong communication; verbal, written and presentation skills.
• A positive attitude: a 'can do' approach, good work ethic and willingness to learn

Desirable:

• Strong customer focus with a drive to provide a valued service.
• Interest in pursuing a career in procurement and either studying for or wishing to study for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) accreditation.

European Procurement Manager

Gravesend

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as our European Procurement Manager, based at our European Head office in Gravesend, Kent. Joining us on a Permanent Basis, (Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5.30pm), you will receive a competitive salary.

Moove is a leading provider of lubricants and chemicals throughout the UK, Europe, and Asia. We are part of Cosan a Global provider of Energy and Logistics. At our European Head office, we have 200 employees and over 26 different languages spoken. This is a high energy, fast evolving environment. If you love innovation and embrace change, we are the company for you.

As our European Procurement Manager, you will be managing all of Moove’s end to end Procurement activities in Direct and Indirect Categories.

Responsibilities as our European Procurement Manager are to:



Manage strategic partnerships with critical suppliers
Maintain risk management for critical suppliers, raw materials and services
Manage supplier performance
Define and implement procurement strategies for COGS reduction and efficiencies while ensuring business continuity
Advance understanding of the market trends and identify the factors which influence availability and pricing
Consult across the business to provide information regarding supply constraints, pricing initiatives and supplier performance
Demonstrate, lead and encourage best practice within the procurement process to achieve continuous improvement, complexity reduction, and efficiencies
Identify sustainability solutions within the supply chain, including scope 2 and 3 emissions optimisation
Own, manage, improve and ensure compliance with Procurement and Procurement related policies
Optimise Cash Flow by driving improvement of Payment Terms and strategies of Inventory Management improvement
Lead negotiations and strategy with suppliers of Additives, Base Oils, Packaging and Labels
Lead negotiations and strategy with 3rd party manufacturers
Actively develop new suppliers - continuously
Manage Tenders, negotiations and Sourcing plans


Essential Skills required:



Leadership qualities typically acquired through several years of experience (>8 years) in related roles with increasing levels of responsibility
Demonstrated experience in Procurement and Supply Chain management in operations with Manufacturing and distribution across various countries
Established understanding and knowledge of market economics, cost drivers, value chains etc
Strong strategic and analytic approach to procurement with knowledge of strategic sourcing principles and practice
Proven negotiations skills and understanding of strategic supplier/customer dynamics
Expert communication and presentation skills both verbal and written


Desirable Skills


Experience in implementing solutions to develop and achieve sustainability goals
Knowledge of suppliers and products related to the lubricant industry
Knowledge of Manufacturing and S&OP
A sound understanding of commercial and business fundamentals and drivers of the wider lubricants business
Experience with SAP S/4HANA
Management of teams across different countries
Proficiency in French, Portuguese, Spanish
Able to handle pressure
Leadership & Decision Maker


In return for joining us as our European Procurement Manager you will receive:


Competitive Salary
Annual Bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays annually (pro-rata)
Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%)
Life Assurance 4x basic salary
Lifeworks EAP ad Perks
Free Parking




Interested in becoming a Moover? Join us as our European Procurement Manager and be part of a global organisation who truly value their employees, encourage development and progression. If yes, apply today, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note we endeavour to reply to everyone, but it is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, please assume in this instance we have not been able to progress.

As a pharmacy procurement technician you will be involved in all aspects of purchasing within the department for Broomfield hospital and over time the wider MSE team. Reporting to the Pharmacy Procurement lead the post holders duties will include but is not limited to; Purchasing of medicines, shortage management, invoicing, finance, contract and system management, outsourcing. This is a fast paced environment and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to work within the team. You will be part of the day to day running of the pharmacy procurement department.