Supply Chain Coordinator 8am - 5pm - fully office based West Kent - MUST DRIVE £25,000 - £27,000 DOE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our well-established client based in West Kent. This role will be heavily customer service and administration based, our client is looking for a committed and driven candidate to join their team! Duties for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the buying team with stock management and the movement of stock between multiple sites. Liaising with other internal divisions including customer service, operations and the sales team. Managing customer enquiries and updating records with relevant and accurate information. Placing orders with suppliers. Confirming delivery dates. Processing invoices. Dealing with customs clearance. Ordering stationary for the office. Supporting with administrative tasks and forecast planning. Any other ad hoc duties as and when required. The successful candidate for this role will have/be: Previous experience within a supply chain/purchasing role, ideally within FMCG. Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. A quick learner and willing to learn new systems. Able to make independent decisions and resolve customer problems effectively. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Excellent customer service skills. Forward thinking with a positive work attitude. Valid Full UK driving licence (due to location of the role). This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to work for a company that values their employees and where hard work is rewarded! Submit your CV today for consideration! This role is being managed by Christina Pithouse, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent's leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far!
May 05, 2024
Full time
Supply Chain Coordinator 8am - 5pm - fully office based West Kent - MUST DRIVE £25,000 - £27,000 DOE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our well-established client based in West Kent. This role will be heavily customer service and administration based, our client is looking for a committed and driven candidate to join their team! Duties for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the buying team with stock management and the movement of stock between multiple sites. Liaising with other internal divisions including customer service, operations and the sales team. Managing customer enquiries and updating records with relevant and accurate information. Placing orders with suppliers. Confirming delivery dates. Processing invoices. Dealing with customs clearance. Ordering stationary for the office. Supporting with administrative tasks and forecast planning. Any other ad hoc duties as and when required. The successful candidate for this role will have/be: Previous experience within a supply chain/purchasing role, ideally within FMCG. Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. A quick learner and willing to learn new systems. Able to make independent decisions and resolve customer problems effectively. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Excellent customer service skills. Forward thinking with a positive work attitude. Valid Full UK driving licence (due to location of the role). This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to work for a company that values their employees and where hard work is rewarded! Submit your CV today for consideration! This role is being managed by Christina Pithouse, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent's leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far!
Business Development Manager Remote 60,000 - 65,000 per annum + Car allowance + Commission Role Profile Cast UK is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity within a global business, a prominent market leader in material handling industry. MUST HAVE - Material handling expereince eg: Conveyors, Robotics, Automation, Linear Motion As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and closing new business, effectively communicating product information whilst collaborating with other departments including Sales and Purchasing. The role is homebased and will require regular travel across the UK to meet clients so a flexible approach to work is essential. Key Responsibilities Finding new businesses, markets, and managing existing accounts to achieve profitable revenue growth is the primary objective of this role. Working closely with other departments such as Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering as well as working closely with management team. Effective communication of product technicalities to demonstrate value proposition. Displaying excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills. Skills & Experience Proven and significant experience in technical sales, ideally with a background in automation, material handling and linear motion. Engineering degrees highly desireable Strong understanding of solution-based technical sales and associated sales cycle Demonstrable record of selling into sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, FMCG and Pharma Track record in exceeding sales targets and generating revenue growth by finding new businesses and account management. Proficient in Excel, Word, and CRM systems Driving License and willingness to travel across the UK. About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants can place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)
May 05, 2024
Full time
Business Development Manager Remote 60,000 - 65,000 per annum + Car allowance + Commission Role Profile Cast UK is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity within a global business, a prominent market leader in material handling industry. MUST HAVE - Material handling expereince eg: Conveyors, Robotics, Automation, Linear Motion As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and closing new business, effectively communicating product information whilst collaborating with other departments including Sales and Purchasing. The role is homebased and will require regular travel across the UK to meet clients so a flexible approach to work is essential. Key Responsibilities Finding new businesses, markets, and managing existing accounts to achieve profitable revenue growth is the primary objective of this role. Working closely with other departments such as Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering as well as working closely with management team. Effective communication of product technicalities to demonstrate value proposition. Displaying excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills. Skills & Experience Proven and significant experience in technical sales, ideally with a background in automation, material handling and linear motion. Engineering degrees highly desireable Strong understanding of solution-based technical sales and associated sales cycle Demonstrable record of selling into sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, FMCG and Pharma Track record in exceeding sales targets and generating revenue growth by finding new businesses and account management. Proficient in Excel, Word, and CRM systems Driving License and willingness to travel across the UK. About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants can place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)
Head of Ceded Reinsurance page is loaded Head of Ceded Reinsurance Apply locations London - Scalpel time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ05261 This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. How does this role contribute to our collective success? AXIS Capital is a well-known underwriting organization and a respected reinsurance buyer. This role is an opportunity to contribute to AXIS Capital's gross and net profitability in a Senior Leadership role. The role has significant profile internally and externally given diverse lines of business written and ceded from AXIS Capital's London and European offices. In this role, the Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) leverages their strong knowledge of specialty, property and casualty lines of business and broad broker and reinsurer networks to inform strategy and execution in support of AXIS Capital's gross and net portfolio. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) actively engages internally across lines of business and disciplines to support best execution of outwards placement process and relationship management on behalf of AXIS. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would manage and be responsible for talent development of a team in AXIS Capital's London office. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would also engage within the CUO office to support portfolio optimization. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance would be subject to governance on reinsurance purchasing via a panel of senior and executive leadership. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would support Lloyds regulatory compliance and reporting requirements in the role. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would report to Global Head of Ceded Reinsurance (located in NYC) and regularly interact and collaborate with colleagues in Ceded Re's NYC location on shared interests and relationship management. What will you do in this role? Accountable for placement outcomes that should meet AXIS agreed objectives and be compliant with AXIS governance and regulatory requirements. Manage a local team located in London office. Manage reinsurer relationships and broker relationships locally and in collaboration with AXIS executive leadership, Global Head of Ceded Re, and NYC located colleagues. Actively and personally manage placement process for placements with larger subject premiums or profile with support of London based team and engagement with London business colleagues to assure best execution. Regularly engage internally with business colleagues and externally with local relationships to provide perspective to AXIS Capital regarding outwards products available. Prepare and present presentations to governance committees and as required on ad hoc basis. You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role. About You: We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals. What you need to have: Strong knowledge of specialty lines of business and property & casualty lines written in London market. Broad network of relationships in London market with brokers and reinsurers. A minimum of 10 years of Reinsurance buying, underwriting, or pricing related experience Strong knowledge of reinsurance structures and application considerations. Ability to present complex information to leadership in a compelling manner Ability to have productive engagement with colleagues in CUO office, within Ceded team, with businesses, and senior and executive leadership. Ability to apply advanced expertise and professional concepts in novel ways, bringing new expertise to the organization. Ability to review and identify drafting requirements in respect of reinsurance contract wording. Ability to deliver outcomes that reflect stakeholder interests at business and group level. Ability to roll up sleeves and diligence details or expedite placement activities in order to get to best execution. Excellent communicate (both written and verbal) Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence Strong negotiation skills What we prefer you to have: Management experience Role Factors: In this role, you will typically be required to: Be in the office 3 days per week Domestic and International travel required Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours What we offer: You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more. About Us We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Head of Ceded Reinsurance page is loaded Head of Ceded Reinsurance Apply locations London - Scalpel time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ05261 This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. How does this role contribute to our collective success? AXIS Capital is a well-known underwriting organization and a respected reinsurance buyer. This role is an opportunity to contribute to AXIS Capital's gross and net profitability in a Senior Leadership role. The role has significant profile internally and externally given diverse lines of business written and ceded from AXIS Capital's London and European offices. In this role, the Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) leverages their strong knowledge of specialty, property and casualty lines of business and broad broker and reinsurer networks to inform strategy and execution in support of AXIS Capital's gross and net portfolio. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) actively engages internally across lines of business and disciplines to support best execution of outwards placement process and relationship management on behalf of AXIS. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would manage and be responsible for talent development of a team in AXIS Capital's London office. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would also engage within the CUO office to support portfolio optimization. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance would be subject to governance on reinsurance purchasing via a panel of senior and executive leadership. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would support Lloyds regulatory compliance and reporting requirements in the role. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would report to Global Head of Ceded Reinsurance (located in NYC) and regularly interact and collaborate with colleagues in Ceded Re's NYC location on shared interests and relationship management. What will you do in this role? Accountable for placement outcomes that should meet AXIS agreed objectives and be compliant with AXIS governance and regulatory requirements. Manage a local team located in London office. Manage reinsurer relationships and broker relationships locally and in collaboration with AXIS executive leadership, Global Head of Ceded Re, and NYC located colleagues. Actively and personally manage placement process for placements with larger subject premiums or profile with support of London based team and engagement with London business colleagues to assure best execution. Regularly engage internally with business colleagues and externally with local relationships to provide perspective to AXIS Capital regarding outwards products available. Prepare and present presentations to governance committees and as required on ad hoc basis. You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role. About You: We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals. What you need to have: Strong knowledge of specialty lines of business and property & casualty lines written in London market. Broad network of relationships in London market with brokers and reinsurers. A minimum of 10 years of Reinsurance buying, underwriting, or pricing related experience Strong knowledge of reinsurance structures and application considerations. Ability to present complex information to leadership in a compelling manner Ability to have productive engagement with colleagues in CUO office, within Ceded team, with businesses, and senior and executive leadership. Ability to apply advanced expertise and professional concepts in novel ways, bringing new expertise to the organization. Ability to review and identify drafting requirements in respect of reinsurance contract wording. Ability to deliver outcomes that reflect stakeholder interests at business and group level. Ability to roll up sleeves and diligence details or expedite placement activities in order to get to best execution. Excellent communicate (both written and verbal) Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence Strong negotiation skills What we prefer you to have: Management experience Role Factors: In this role, you will typically be required to: Be in the office 3 days per week Domestic and International travel required Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours What we offer: You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more. About Us We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.
The Operations Manager is an integral part of any business, in this role you would be working closely with the senior management team to ensure smooth and efficient manufacture of top quality livestock feed. The successful person will have ample opportunity to "put their mark" on the role and the business as a whole, you may come from a similar role or perhaps you are an experienced sales manager with a strong understanding of the feed sector looking for something a bit different. As Operations Manager, your duties will include: • Forecasting and monitoring Compound, Blend and straights. • Organisation and/or purchasing of raw materials. • Pricing, in collaboration with senior management. • Management of the blend calculator following senior management team instructions. • Managing the implementation and running of new processes within the business. • Day to day management to include: transport, customer service, raw material and finance teams. • Coordination of the UFAS and internal audit systems with appropriate support, for the company's storage and blend facilities. • Dealing with any customer complaint and compliance issues. • Working closely with the senior management team, to include regular meetings regarding company and staff performance. You will need: • An enthusiastic, motivational management style. • Experience within the feed sector, this may be in a sales or operations based role. • To be based in, or willing to relocate to Devon. • Management experience. Remuneration will be dependent on prior experience but will comprise of an attractive salary and a company vehicle. To find out more: Please call Lauren Holloway on / or email an up-to-date copy of your CV (In Word Format) to De Lacy Executive will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive complies with all relevant data protection legislation
May 04, 2024
Full time
The Operations Manager is an integral part of any business, in this role you would be working closely with the senior management team to ensure smooth and efficient manufacture of top quality livestock feed. The successful person will have ample opportunity to "put their mark" on the role and the business as a whole, you may come from a similar role or perhaps you are an experienced sales manager with a strong understanding of the feed sector looking for something a bit different. As Operations Manager, your duties will include: • Forecasting and monitoring Compound, Blend and straights. • Organisation and/or purchasing of raw materials. • Pricing, in collaboration with senior management. • Management of the blend calculator following senior management team instructions. • Managing the implementation and running of new processes within the business. • Day to day management to include: transport, customer service, raw material and finance teams. • Coordination of the UFAS and internal audit systems with appropriate support, for the company's storage and blend facilities. • Dealing with any customer complaint and compliance issues. • Working closely with the senior management team, to include regular meetings regarding company and staff performance. You will need: • An enthusiastic, motivational management style. • Experience within the feed sector, this may be in a sales or operations based role. • To be based in, or willing to relocate to Devon. • Management experience. Remuneration will be dependent on prior experience but will comprise of an attractive salary and a company vehicle. To find out more: Please call Lauren Holloway on / or email an up-to-date copy of your CV (In Word Format) to De Lacy Executive will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive complies with all relevant data protection legislation
Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £1bn of managed spend, we bring together the widest range of foodservice and hospitality clients on the planet to buy food, and everything associated with it. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses. In Foodbuy connectivity with the Compass business has never been so important. As Foodbuy continues to support all the sectors across the challenges of inflation, supply chain, sustainability, and growth, it's also important that we look for ways to make it easier, simpler and more effective to work in collaboration together. This is an exciting, essential, and commercially focused support role within the Foodbuy Compass Commercial Management team. This team incorporates Foodbuy Culinary Solutions, the Ingredient/Recipe/APL/Menu Management team, the Nutrition team and the Commercial Operations team. As a Commercial Account Executive, you will be supporting one or more of the Compass core sectors, working alongside sector focused colleagues and operational teams. You will be integral in supporting delivery of jointly agreed KPI's, designed to help the sector achieve its strategic priorities for the current financial year and beyond and to help Foodbuy achieve its procurement and supply chain purpose. In this role you will support the Commercial Director to ensure the wider supply chain requirements of the sector are understood and they have a best in class, fit for purpose supply chain. You will help shape and deliver sector joint business plans and priorities and will be key in supporting CSR commitments. More about the role: Support the commercial activity within one or more dedicated Compass Sectors Compliance, Optimisation and Reporting Identify areas for commercial improvement in current sector purchasing and supply chain (across food, retail and non-food). Analyzing data sets and providing recommendations. Measure compliance to achieve agreed KPI's, collating results & monthly reporting for MD & monthly business reviews. Support sector queries on supply chain, preferred ranges and routes to market. Work alongside the supply chain team maximizing operational efficiencies and driving wider Foodbuy strategy with key supply partners. Understand inefficiencies and formulate processes to resolve. Ensure large client events are maximizing best commercial opportunities. Support key clients with bespoke reporting requirements. Purchasing Income Opportunities Identify opportunities to generate additional purchasing income. Support Commercial Director in delivery of key Foodbuy projects. Collaborate with Foodbuy Category teams to help deliver overarching strategy in driving volume growth, consumer sales and commercial benefit to clients. Work with sector stakeholders to capture business requirements for tenders, contract renewals & new suppliers to deliver incremental income to clients. Inflation and Cost Control Work with Foodbuy & Sector teams to identify and implement opportunities to manage cost of goods and mitigate inflation. This includes product switches, menu re-engineering and reviewing approved purchase lists. Ensure collateral and toolkit is in place to support client conversations. Sustainability Assist with delivery of sector CSR targets, heavily focused on new supplier scoping. Support sector queries relating to sustainability and net zero initiatives. Create toolkits to articulate the stories of our suppliers' CSR credentials to clients. Support sector sustainability KPIs agreed in Joint Business Plans. Regularly review CSR KPI's to ensure meeting deadlines and targets. Who you are: Organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams. Results oriented - comfortable to support the Commercial Director to deliver against bold and stretching targets. High sensitivity to deadlines and providing information in a timely manner. Competent with systems, ideally having used these in current/previous employment. Ability to analyse and interpret data to help inform decisions. An infectious "Can Do" attitude and strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships. Comfortable with stakeholder management. Ambitious with lots of enthusiasm, energy, passion, and resilience. Passionate about Sustainability and support of CSR goals. Has the desire to learn and progress in the organisation. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
May 04, 2024
Full time
Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK. With over £1bn of managed spend, we bring together the widest range of foodservice and hospitality clients on the planet to buy food, and everything associated with it. We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses. In Foodbuy connectivity with the Compass business has never been so important. As Foodbuy continues to support all the sectors across the challenges of inflation, supply chain, sustainability, and growth, it's also important that we look for ways to make it easier, simpler and more effective to work in collaboration together. This is an exciting, essential, and commercially focused support role within the Foodbuy Compass Commercial Management team. This team incorporates Foodbuy Culinary Solutions, the Ingredient/Recipe/APL/Menu Management team, the Nutrition team and the Commercial Operations team. As a Commercial Account Executive, you will be supporting one or more of the Compass core sectors, working alongside sector focused colleagues and operational teams. You will be integral in supporting delivery of jointly agreed KPI's, designed to help the sector achieve its strategic priorities for the current financial year and beyond and to help Foodbuy achieve its procurement and supply chain purpose. In this role you will support the Commercial Director to ensure the wider supply chain requirements of the sector are understood and they have a best in class, fit for purpose supply chain. You will help shape and deliver sector joint business plans and priorities and will be key in supporting CSR commitments. More about the role: Support the commercial activity within one or more dedicated Compass Sectors Compliance, Optimisation and Reporting Identify areas for commercial improvement in current sector purchasing and supply chain (across food, retail and non-food). Analyzing data sets and providing recommendations. Measure compliance to achieve agreed KPI's, collating results & monthly reporting for MD & monthly business reviews. Support sector queries on supply chain, preferred ranges and routes to market. Work alongside the supply chain team maximizing operational efficiencies and driving wider Foodbuy strategy with key supply partners. Understand inefficiencies and formulate processes to resolve. Ensure large client events are maximizing best commercial opportunities. Support key clients with bespoke reporting requirements. Purchasing Income Opportunities Identify opportunities to generate additional purchasing income. Support Commercial Director in delivery of key Foodbuy projects. Collaborate with Foodbuy Category teams to help deliver overarching strategy in driving volume growth, consumer sales and commercial benefit to clients. Work with sector stakeholders to capture business requirements for tenders, contract renewals & new suppliers to deliver incremental income to clients. Inflation and Cost Control Work with Foodbuy & Sector teams to identify and implement opportunities to manage cost of goods and mitigate inflation. This includes product switches, menu re-engineering and reviewing approved purchase lists. Ensure collateral and toolkit is in place to support client conversations. Sustainability Assist with delivery of sector CSR targets, heavily focused on new supplier scoping. Support sector queries relating to sustainability and net zero initiatives. Create toolkits to articulate the stories of our suppliers' CSR credentials to clients. Support sector sustainability KPIs agreed in Joint Business Plans. Regularly review CSR KPI's to ensure meeting deadlines and targets. Who you are: Organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams. Results oriented - comfortable to support the Commercial Director to deliver against bold and stretching targets. High sensitivity to deadlines and providing information in a timely manner. Competent with systems, ideally having used these in current/previous employment. Ability to analyse and interpret data to help inform decisions. An infectious "Can Do" attitude and strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships. Comfortable with stakeholder management. Ambitious with lots of enthusiasm, energy, passion, and resilience. Passionate about Sustainability and support of CSR goals. Has the desire to learn and progress in the organisation. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Our client is one of the leading players in the OSS / Network Automation software and services space and has a global headcount of around 30,000 people. The Sales Director (Networks) will pursue new businesses and grow existing businesses developing and implementing sales strategy aimed at Network Division growth (OSS, 5G Core, Charging, Policy Network Services). This is a sole contributor role that involves new business hunting and cross-selling to the Vodafone group. The location can be the UK or Germany. The role involves: You will be a high-impact contributor who is responsible for building long-term partnerships with existing and new customers. Extend and develop positive relationships with key purchasing decision-makers, executive sponsors, coaches, and influencers; and others to extend the reach of my client. You will build out network growth and evolution plans with accountability of winning, customer valued network offerings. You will be a Problem Solver: be creative, innovative, think outside the box. Teach the customer something new and relevant to them. Help the customer to think differently/consider new or creative ways of solving the problem. You will act as the customer champion, by constantly looking for improvement areas and ways to delight and retain through customer satisfaction. You will demonstrate value: understand the desired customer outcome and what this is worth to the customer. All you need is 10+ years of sales experience on Network solutions to CSP's (Network Software - PCRF, DPI, OSS, Service Assurance, Orchestration, Inventory, 5G slicing etc) Deep, demonstrable, relationships at Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 operators Proven track record in closing large and complex deals through developing and execution of sales strategies across different markets Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Telecommunications, networking industry (BSS, OSS, 4G / 5G, Virtualisation / Cloud Services and Evolution) Excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration and team building skills. Fluent English (verbal and written); proficiency in languages relevant to the accounts/region is preferable Executive-level communication and presenting skills Please ignore salary levels mentioned on the job board - there is flexibility
May 04, 2024
Full time
Our client is one of the leading players in the OSS / Network Automation software and services space and has a global headcount of around 30,000 people. The Sales Director (Networks) will pursue new businesses and grow existing businesses developing and implementing sales strategy aimed at Network Division growth (OSS, 5G Core, Charging, Policy Network Services). This is a sole contributor role that involves new business hunting and cross-selling to the Vodafone group. The location can be the UK or Germany. The role involves: You will be a high-impact contributor who is responsible for building long-term partnerships with existing and new customers. Extend and develop positive relationships with key purchasing decision-makers, executive sponsors, coaches, and influencers; and others to extend the reach of my client. You will build out network growth and evolution plans with accountability of winning, customer valued network offerings. You will be a Problem Solver: be creative, innovative, think outside the box. Teach the customer something new and relevant to them. Help the customer to think differently/consider new or creative ways of solving the problem. You will act as the customer champion, by constantly looking for improvement areas and ways to delight and retain through customer satisfaction. You will demonstrate value: understand the desired customer outcome and what this is worth to the customer. All you need is 10+ years of sales experience on Network solutions to CSP's (Network Software - PCRF, DPI, OSS, Service Assurance, Orchestration, Inventory, 5G slicing etc) Deep, demonstrable, relationships at Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 operators Proven track record in closing large and complex deals through developing and execution of sales strategies across different markets Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Telecommunications, networking industry (BSS, OSS, 4G / 5G, Virtualisation / Cloud Services and Evolution) Excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration and team building skills. Fluent English (verbal and written); proficiency in languages relevant to the accounts/region is preferable Executive-level communication and presenting skills Please ignore salary levels mentioned on the job board - there is flexibility
Key Account Manager Salary: 45-50,000 (including travel expenses) Location: South and West London (field based with some working from home and HQ) Bonuses: Fuel card, commission, client-led incentives and performance bonuses About the role: As a Key Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in expanding my client's customer base while nurturing existing relationships. This field-based position offers a blend of new business development and maintaining customer satisfaction, with occasional visits to their headquarters. About the company: My client is an independent wholesaler operating and delivering 7-days a week throughout South East England. They sell products and services to the hospitality and retail industry. Their core values are based around the level of service they offer their clients. Within a very old-fashioned industry, we strive to become an innovator and leader within our sector. Requirements: Grow and develop both new and existing customer base Foster strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs to provide tailored solutions Follow up promptly on new leads and negotiate contracts to secure business Provide ongoing support to address customer concerns and inquiries Make accurate cost calculations to provide customers with quotations Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and mitigate risks Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely product delivery and service excellence Attend weekly team meetings via video platform and monthly team meetings at HQ Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events, and demonstrations Person Specification: Previous field sales experience Clean driving license Industry knowledge and experience Excellent communication skills Strategic thinker with strong organizational abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in IT systems including Word and Excel Benefits: Life insurance Auto-enrolment pension Annual leave increase based on length of service Birthday voucher Cost price purchasing of goods Work from home for administrative tasks
May 04, 2024
Full time
Key Account Manager Salary: 45-50,000 (including travel expenses) Location: South and West London (field based with some working from home and HQ) Bonuses: Fuel card, commission, client-led incentives and performance bonuses About the role: As a Key Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in expanding my client's customer base while nurturing existing relationships. This field-based position offers a blend of new business development and maintaining customer satisfaction, with occasional visits to their headquarters. About the company: My client is an independent wholesaler operating and delivering 7-days a week throughout South East England. They sell products and services to the hospitality and retail industry. Their core values are based around the level of service they offer their clients. Within a very old-fashioned industry, we strive to become an innovator and leader within our sector. Requirements: Grow and develop both new and existing customer base Foster strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs to provide tailored solutions Follow up promptly on new leads and negotiate contracts to secure business Provide ongoing support to address customer concerns and inquiries Make accurate cost calculations to provide customers with quotations Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and mitigate risks Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely product delivery and service excellence Attend weekly team meetings via video platform and monthly team meetings at HQ Represent the company at trade exhibitions, events, and demonstrations Person Specification: Previous field sales experience Clean driving license Industry knowledge and experience Excellent communication skills Strategic thinker with strong organizational abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in IT systems including Word and Excel Benefits: Life insurance Auto-enrolment pension Annual leave increase based on length of service Birthday voucher Cost price purchasing of goods Work from home for administrative tasks
MRO and Consumables Buyer Glasgow (onsite full time) 32,000 - 38,000 Role Profile Are you a driven procurement or supply chain professional with a track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvements within manufacturing or engineering environments? This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of 8m MRO / Consumables spend for a manufacturing site in Glasgow. Although you will provide support for some day to day purchasing activities, the main focus of the role will be driving cost saving projects and managing supplier relationships. What will the role involve? Overseeing day to day purchasing activities as required by the site Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings within both the supply chain and the internal manufacturing operation Lead and deliver cost down projects, particularly looking at TCO (total cost of ownership) for MRO/Consumables purchases Manage supplier relationships, tracking vendor performance through KPIs such as OTIF and NCRs, resolving issues as they occur Manage inventory for MRO/ Consumables, maintaining accurate inventory data and determining MRP parameters such as min/max levels Develop strong working relationships with other teams to effectively collaborate on internal projects Ideal skills and experience Proven hands-on experience in a Procurement / Supply Chain role within Manufacturing or Engineering Ability to thrive in a technical manufacturing environment Track record of delivering improvements and efficiencies in key areas such as Cost Savings, Supplier Performance and Inventory Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills Confident negotiation and influencing skills Willingness to work onsite 5 days per week Driving Licence (occasional business travel to other sites) Remuneration 32,000 - 38,000 plus benefits About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)
May 03, 2024
Full time
MRO and Consumables Buyer Glasgow (onsite full time) 32,000 - 38,000 Role Profile Are you a driven procurement or supply chain professional with a track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvements within manufacturing or engineering environments? This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of 8m MRO / Consumables spend for a manufacturing site in Glasgow. Although you will provide support for some day to day purchasing activities, the main focus of the role will be driving cost saving projects and managing supplier relationships. What will the role involve? Overseeing day to day purchasing activities as required by the site Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings within both the supply chain and the internal manufacturing operation Lead and deliver cost down projects, particularly looking at TCO (total cost of ownership) for MRO/Consumables purchases Manage supplier relationships, tracking vendor performance through KPIs such as OTIF and NCRs, resolving issues as they occur Manage inventory for MRO/ Consumables, maintaining accurate inventory data and determining MRP parameters such as min/max levels Develop strong working relationships with other teams to effectively collaborate on internal projects Ideal skills and experience Proven hands-on experience in a Procurement / Supply Chain role within Manufacturing or Engineering Ability to thrive in a technical manufacturing environment Track record of delivering improvements and efficiencies in key areas such as Cost Savings, Supplier Performance and Inventory Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills Confident negotiation and influencing skills Willingness to work onsite 5 days per week Driving Licence (occasional business travel to other sites) Remuneration 32,000 - 38,000 plus benefits About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)
Our client are looking for an exceptional customer service advisor to work in their office based in Croydon, close to Beddington Lane area. Hours of work are Monday to Tursday 8am to 5pm and Friday is 8am to 1.00pm, this is a tempoary position to start off with but could possibly lead to a permanent role in the near future. You must possess excellent communication abilities both face to face and over the telephone. You will have good IT knowledge and skills, along with the ability to be able to grasp new tasks both quickly and effectively. This role will be starting asap and is on an ongoing basis. Please see further details of the job spec below; The Job: Working as part of a busy customer service team, you will be required to provide excellent customer service to all customers, including. Receiving & placing customer orders Handling customer complaints coordination & resolution Processing returns in line with company policy. Logging, investigating, and resolving debit notes raised by customers. Consulting with customers to ensure excellent customer service. Liaise with appropriate internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction. Updating schedules Progress chasing Highlight any concerns regarding customer care to the Customer Service Lead Candidates Will Need: Previous customer service experience Purchase order processing and purchasing invoicing experience. Stock Control knowledge Effective communication skills both verbal and written. If you are interested please apply asap and a member of the team will contact you if you are suitable for this position. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 03, 2024
Seasonal
Our client are looking for an exceptional customer service advisor to work in their office based in Croydon, close to Beddington Lane area. Hours of work are Monday to Tursday 8am to 5pm and Friday is 8am to 1.00pm, this is a tempoary position to start off with but could possibly lead to a permanent role in the near future. You must possess excellent communication abilities both face to face and over the telephone. You will have good IT knowledge and skills, along with the ability to be able to grasp new tasks both quickly and effectively. This role will be starting asap and is on an ongoing basis. Please see further details of the job spec below; The Job: Working as part of a busy customer service team, you will be required to provide excellent customer service to all customers, including. Receiving & placing customer orders Handling customer complaints coordination & resolution Processing returns in line with company policy. Logging, investigating, and resolving debit notes raised by customers. Consulting with customers to ensure excellent customer service. Liaise with appropriate internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction. Updating schedules Progress chasing Highlight any concerns regarding customer care to the Customer Service Lead Candidates Will Need: Previous customer service experience Purchase order processing and purchasing invoicing experience. Stock Control knowledge Effective communication skills both verbal and written. If you are interested please apply asap and a member of the team will contact you if you are suitable for this position. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Centre for Process Innovation Limited
Sedgefield, Yorkshire
CPI helps make great ideas and inventions areality. We're ateam of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products. From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world abetter place. Why this role is important for CPI'swork CPI has an exciting opportunity for aChief Technologist with expertise in colloid science to join the established and growing, Formulation Technology Team, based within the National Formulation Centre at NETPark, Sedgefield. Within this role, you will act as the recognised CPI domain knowledge expert in colloid science working with both internal and external partners to provide deep technology capability that enables the development and practice of CPI 's scientific knowledge, contributing to the realisation of project objectives. The Company At CPI we work with our partners to translate inventions into products and processes that enhance health and well-being, protect, and improve our environment and increase productivity across industries. With adeep understanding of innovation processes and funding, outstanding technical expertise, and industry relevant assets, we enable products and processes to be quickly and cost-effectively brought to market. This supports the development of next-generation manufacturing, highly skilled jobs, and economic growth for the UK . Our partners operate across many diverse markets including pharmaceuticals, speciality chemicals, food and drink, electronics, and transportation. Please see below for some exciting projects the team have recently workedon: Key tasks in the Chief Technologist role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page : Contributing expert knowledge to inform CPI 's technology strategy and translating this into deliverable plans to achieve business objectives. Anticipating new technology developments and working in partnership with the technical team to deliver new areas for capability building, including the development of new facilities. Working collaboratively with Business Development and technical colleagues to assess both the technical and commercial aspects of new business opportunities, and support in customer engagements. Building and influencing avalue adding network of relevant external stakeholders. Representing CPI as adomain knowledge technical expert in industrial and academic forums to add to the body of UK technology knowledge and capability. Developing and retaining relevant knowledge and capability to support UK industry in the translation of state-of-the-art ideas into commercially viable processes and products. Building CPI 's capability base by identifying and developing potential through coaching and motivating colleagues. Mentoring CPI colleagues and people in partner organisations, building collaborative knowledge sharing relationships. Leading aculture of continuous technology capability development within teams in alignment with CPI strategy and project deliverables. Partnering Bid Development teams, providing insight and expertise to bid creation. Formulating and presenting technology solutions to complex applications using deep technical knowledge. The person we are seeking The Chief Technologist appointed to this role will have abroad skillset in relation to colloid science, developed through extensive experience working in this field in industry or academia across areas such as paints & coatings, agritech, food & feed, FMCG and pharmaceuticals. They will have aclear understanding of activities required for planning, developing, and delivering the implementation of new capability, such as new facilities. They will be comfortable working collaboratively with Business Development, Bid Development, and technical colleagues, providing support relating to proposal / project development and direct customer engagement, seeking out and engaging in business development opportunities where appropriate. Successful candidates will be educated to HNC , Foundation Degree, Degree, master's degree, or PhD level (or equivalent), plus significant and in-depth industrial experience of operating at an expert leveland; Will possess significant, technical expertise in colloid science, as well as compelling evidence of highly complex technical problem solving. Will have deep experience of exploiting, generating, and breaking new ground in area of expertise. Will exhibit professional mastery of principles and practices gained through acareer in colloid science. Can demonstrate evidence of building cross-industry and organisational knowledge sharing and network building and managing multidisciplinary teams. Is arecognised industry expert in colloid science, as well as having broader technical knowledge and capability, and ability to apply in avariety of contexts. Is practiced in taking responsibility for diverse or complex technical activities where it is necessary to use own initiative and judgement, implementing innovative solutions in business-critical situations. Will have an interest in shaping and developing CPI 's technology strategy and translating this into deliverable plans to achieve business objectives. It is also desirable that candidates are an active member of aprofessional body, engaging with peers beyond CPI . For full details on the associated requirements for the role, please refer to the job description. What does CPI offeryou? At CPI , we offer awide range of benefits to our employees, this includes: Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays - Plus aholiday purchasing scheme Life assurance and accident insurance schemes As this role is aflexible contract whereby hours will vary as business need dictates, the salary offered will become an hourlyrate. CPI is an organisation based in the UK . Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK , sponsorship may be available.
May 03, 2024
Full time
CPI helps make great ideas and inventions areality. We're ateam of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products. From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world abetter place. Why this role is important for CPI'swork CPI has an exciting opportunity for aChief Technologist with expertise in colloid science to join the established and growing, Formulation Technology Team, based within the National Formulation Centre at NETPark, Sedgefield. Within this role, you will act as the recognised CPI domain knowledge expert in colloid science working with both internal and external partners to provide deep technology capability that enables the development and practice of CPI 's scientific knowledge, contributing to the realisation of project objectives. The Company At CPI we work with our partners to translate inventions into products and processes that enhance health and well-being, protect, and improve our environment and increase productivity across industries. With adeep understanding of innovation processes and funding, outstanding technical expertise, and industry relevant assets, we enable products and processes to be quickly and cost-effectively brought to market. This supports the development of next-generation manufacturing, highly skilled jobs, and economic growth for the UK . Our partners operate across many diverse markets including pharmaceuticals, speciality chemicals, food and drink, electronics, and transportation. Please see below for some exciting projects the team have recently workedon: Key tasks in the Chief Technologist role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page : Contributing expert knowledge to inform CPI 's technology strategy and translating this into deliverable plans to achieve business objectives. Anticipating new technology developments and working in partnership with the technical team to deliver new areas for capability building, including the development of new facilities. Working collaboratively with Business Development and technical colleagues to assess both the technical and commercial aspects of new business opportunities, and support in customer engagements. Building and influencing avalue adding network of relevant external stakeholders. Representing CPI as adomain knowledge technical expert in industrial and academic forums to add to the body of UK technology knowledge and capability. Developing and retaining relevant knowledge and capability to support UK industry in the translation of state-of-the-art ideas into commercially viable processes and products. Building CPI 's capability base by identifying and developing potential through coaching and motivating colleagues. Mentoring CPI colleagues and people in partner organisations, building collaborative knowledge sharing relationships. Leading aculture of continuous technology capability development within teams in alignment with CPI strategy and project deliverables. Partnering Bid Development teams, providing insight and expertise to bid creation. Formulating and presenting technology solutions to complex applications using deep technical knowledge. The person we are seeking The Chief Technologist appointed to this role will have abroad skillset in relation to colloid science, developed through extensive experience working in this field in industry or academia across areas such as paints & coatings, agritech, food & feed, FMCG and pharmaceuticals. They will have aclear understanding of activities required for planning, developing, and delivering the implementation of new capability, such as new facilities. They will be comfortable working collaboratively with Business Development, Bid Development, and technical colleagues, providing support relating to proposal / project development and direct customer engagement, seeking out and engaging in business development opportunities where appropriate. Successful candidates will be educated to HNC , Foundation Degree, Degree, master's degree, or PhD level (or equivalent), plus significant and in-depth industrial experience of operating at an expert leveland; Will possess significant, technical expertise in colloid science, as well as compelling evidence of highly complex technical problem solving. Will have deep experience of exploiting, generating, and breaking new ground in area of expertise. Will exhibit professional mastery of principles and practices gained through acareer in colloid science. Can demonstrate evidence of building cross-industry and organisational knowledge sharing and network building and managing multidisciplinary teams. Is arecognised industry expert in colloid science, as well as having broader technical knowledge and capability, and ability to apply in avariety of contexts. Is practiced in taking responsibility for diverse or complex technical activities where it is necessary to use own initiative and judgement, implementing innovative solutions in business-critical situations. Will have an interest in shaping and developing CPI 's technology strategy and translating this into deliverable plans to achieve business objectives. It is also desirable that candidates are an active member of aprofessional body, engaging with peers beyond CPI . For full details on the associated requirements for the role, please refer to the job description. What does CPI offeryou? At CPI , we offer awide range of benefits to our employees, this includes: Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays - Plus aholiday purchasing scheme Life assurance and accident insurance schemes As this role is aflexible contract whereby hours will vary as business need dictates, the salary offered will become an hourlyrate. CPI is an organisation based in the UK . Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK , sponsorship may be available.
Are you an excellent communicator, at ease on the phone offering excellent customer support? Then this might be for you! As the first point of contact for all our customers, you will be a strong communicator, self-driven to achieve targets, a team player dedicated to providing excellent customer service when dealing with queries in what can be a fast-paced, busy, and challenging environment. Every day is different, you will learn something new. Changes in seasonal foods, chefs working with some foods you will never have heard of. It's exciting, its fun, and it's different. Reporting to the Telesales Team Leader and the Telesales Manager, your role within the Telesales team is to maintain and grow a warm sales ledger of existing customers within a specific geographical area, paired with a field sales Business Development Manager. You will work closely with other departments within the business including Warehouse, Transport, Purchasing, Field Sales, and Accounts, to ensure the best possible experience is received by our customers. Harvest Fine Foods is one of the largest Independent Food Service providers in the South of England. We provide a first-class foodservice to restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and many other sectors. Our extensive product range includes high-quality butchery, chilled, and frozen, ambient, and fresh food, and a range of non-food sundries. (No Cold Calling) Role Essentials Maintain and expand a warm sales ledger of existing customers in a specific geographical area Build relationships with existing customers to retain and grow business Handle inbound and outbound telephone orders Upsell new products and negotiate prices Participate in supplier days for additional vouchers and prizes Work closely with Warehouse, Transport, Purchasing, Field Sales, and Accounts departments to ensure customer satisfaction. Who we're looking for Enjoys speaking to customers and building relationships Self-driven to achieve targets Passionate about cooking or food in general Great attention to detail Strong multi-tasker Fantastic communicator Dedicated team player committed to excellent customer service Confident in using IT equipment We have two Permanent positions, Full Time and Part Time Full Time: Location: Totton, Southampton Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours Week Salary: £24,141 + Bonus Shift Pattern Tues - Fri 10am to 6.30pm Sat - 8am to 2pm Part Time: Location: Totton, Southampton Hours: Full Time, 20 Hours Week Salary £12.38 Paid Monthly+ Bonus Shift Pattern Thurs - Fri 7.15am to 11.15pm Sat - 8am to 2pm Sunday - 12pm to 6pm The Benefits Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme %MCEPASTEBIN%
May 03, 2024
Full time
Are you an excellent communicator, at ease on the phone offering excellent customer support? Then this might be for you! As the first point of contact for all our customers, you will be a strong communicator, self-driven to achieve targets, a team player dedicated to providing excellent customer service when dealing with queries in what can be a fast-paced, busy, and challenging environment. Every day is different, you will learn something new. Changes in seasonal foods, chefs working with some foods you will never have heard of. It's exciting, its fun, and it's different. Reporting to the Telesales Team Leader and the Telesales Manager, your role within the Telesales team is to maintain and grow a warm sales ledger of existing customers within a specific geographical area, paired with a field sales Business Development Manager. You will work closely with other departments within the business including Warehouse, Transport, Purchasing, Field Sales, and Accounts, to ensure the best possible experience is received by our customers. Harvest Fine Foods is one of the largest Independent Food Service providers in the South of England. We provide a first-class foodservice to restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and many other sectors. Our extensive product range includes high-quality butchery, chilled, and frozen, ambient, and fresh food, and a range of non-food sundries. (No Cold Calling) Role Essentials Maintain and expand a warm sales ledger of existing customers in a specific geographical area Build relationships with existing customers to retain and grow business Handle inbound and outbound telephone orders Upsell new products and negotiate prices Participate in supplier days for additional vouchers and prizes Work closely with Warehouse, Transport, Purchasing, Field Sales, and Accounts departments to ensure customer satisfaction. Who we're looking for Enjoys speaking to customers and building relationships Self-driven to achieve targets Passionate about cooking or food in general Great attention to detail Strong multi-tasker Fantastic communicator Dedicated team player committed to excellent customer service Confident in using IT equipment We have two Permanent positions, Full Time and Part Time Full Time: Location: Totton, Southampton Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours Week Salary: £24,141 + Bonus Shift Pattern Tues - Fri 10am to 6.30pm Sat - 8am to 2pm Part Time: Location: Totton, Southampton Hours: Full Time, 20 Hours Week Salary £12.38 Paid Monthly+ Bonus Shift Pattern Thurs - Fri 7.15am to 11.15pm Sat - 8am to 2pm Sunday - 12pm to 6pm The Benefits Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme %MCEPASTEBIN%
Office Administrator • Stratford upon Avon • Permanent • Part Time • £13-15 per hour Our client, based in Stratford upon Avon, is seeking a part time administrator due to expansion. This role is to work in their Accounts department. This is a part time position working upto 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible but based around the hours of 10-2, Monday to Friday. The Office Administrator's day to day duties are as follows: Answering the telephone and email enquiries Taking enquiries, processing orders/payments, after-sales service Updating deliveries and inputting on sage, organising import/export documentation, liaising with suppliers Invoicing (sage line 50) taking payments, setting up new credit accounts, checking supplier invoices/statements, inputting of invoices on Sage 50, customer payments inputting on Sage 50, credit control and other general accounts administration duties Communicate with suppliers and transport companies, communicate with customers keeping them informed as necessary Supporting the MD and General Manager in various administration work as and when required The Office Administrator must have the following skills/experience: Ability to perform senior administrative duties Excellent PC skills, Sage 50, in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Fast and accurate data entry skills with attention to detail Excellent written & verbal communication skills including ability to communicate at all levels Managing time effectively and efficiently, to maximise activity levels, whilst prioritising the workload Flexible approach, fast thinking & acting, open to change and willing to learn and apply new skills To be highly self-motivated and be driven by outstanding performance Ability to take on the responsibility of being a key member of the team, taking full ownership of the role To Go the extra mile for the business, the team and the customer What s on offer for the successful Office Administrator? Competitive Salary of upto £15 per hour & annual Bonus (performance/profit-related) Pension Scheme 25 days holiday per annum based on full time hours (pro-rated for part time hours accordingly depending on the actual hours) + Bank Holidays if they fall on a day that s worked (some holidays to be used during Christmas shutdown) Part time role Monday Friday 10.30am 2.00pm (may be more hours during holiday cover) Arden Personnel is a local independent recruitment agency based in Alcester, Warwickshire. We recruit for companies based in Alcester, Evesham, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden, Leamington Spa, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Studley. We want your experience with using a recruitment agency to be a good one and will always endeavour to get back to all applicants. You can also contact us on (phone number removed). Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for all updates of live vacancies. Arden Personnel is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all age groups. We recruit in the following sectors. Administration, PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing and Supply Chain.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Office Administrator • Stratford upon Avon • Permanent • Part Time • £13-15 per hour Our client, based in Stratford upon Avon, is seeking a part time administrator due to expansion. This role is to work in their Accounts department. This is a part time position working upto 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible but based around the hours of 10-2, Monday to Friday. The Office Administrator's day to day duties are as follows: Answering the telephone and email enquiries Taking enquiries, processing orders/payments, after-sales service Updating deliveries and inputting on sage, organising import/export documentation, liaising with suppliers Invoicing (sage line 50) taking payments, setting up new credit accounts, checking supplier invoices/statements, inputting of invoices on Sage 50, customer payments inputting on Sage 50, credit control and other general accounts administration duties Communicate with suppliers and transport companies, communicate with customers keeping them informed as necessary Supporting the MD and General Manager in various administration work as and when required The Office Administrator must have the following skills/experience: Ability to perform senior administrative duties Excellent PC skills, Sage 50, in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Fast and accurate data entry skills with attention to detail Excellent written & verbal communication skills including ability to communicate at all levels Managing time effectively and efficiently, to maximise activity levels, whilst prioritising the workload Flexible approach, fast thinking & acting, open to change and willing to learn and apply new skills To be highly self-motivated and be driven by outstanding performance Ability to take on the responsibility of being a key member of the team, taking full ownership of the role To Go the extra mile for the business, the team and the customer What s on offer for the successful Office Administrator? Competitive Salary of upto £15 per hour & annual Bonus (performance/profit-related) Pension Scheme 25 days holiday per annum based on full time hours (pro-rated for part time hours accordingly depending on the actual hours) + Bank Holidays if they fall on a day that s worked (some holidays to be used during Christmas shutdown) Part time role Monday Friday 10.30am 2.00pm (may be more hours during holiday cover) Arden Personnel is a local independent recruitment agency based in Alcester, Warwickshire. We recruit for companies based in Alcester, Evesham, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden, Leamington Spa, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Studley. We want your experience with using a recruitment agency to be a good one and will always endeavour to get back to all applicants. You can also contact us on (phone number removed). Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for all updates of live vacancies. Arden Personnel is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all age groups. We recruit in the following sectors. Administration, PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing and Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Coordinator 8am 5pm fully office based West Kent MUST DRIVE £25,000 - £27,000 DOE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our well-established client based in West Kent. This role will be heavily customer service and administration based, our client is looking for a committed and driven candidate to join their team! Duties for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the buying team with stock management and the movement of stock between multiple sites. Liaising with other internal divisions including customer service, operations and the sales team. Managing customer enquiries and updating records with relevant and accurate information. Placing orders with suppliers. Confirming delivery dates. Processing invoices. Dealing with customs clearance. Ordering stationary for the office. Supporting with administrative tasks and forecast planning. Any other ad hoc duties as and when required. The successful candidate for this role will have/be: Previous experience within a supply chain/purchasing role, ideally within FMCG. Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. A quick learner and willing to learn new systems. Able to make independent decisions and resolve customer problems effectively. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Excellent customer service skills. Forward thinking with a positive work attitude. Valid Full UK driving licence (due to location of the role). This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to work for a company that values their employees and where hard work is rewarded! Submit your CV today for consideration! This role is being managed by Christina Pithouse, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far!
May 03, 2024
Full time
Supply Chain Coordinator 8am 5pm fully office based West Kent MUST DRIVE £25,000 - £27,000 DOE An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our well-established client based in West Kent. This role will be heavily customer service and administration based, our client is looking for a committed and driven candidate to join their team! Duties for this role include but are not limited to: Supporting the buying team with stock management and the movement of stock between multiple sites. Liaising with other internal divisions including customer service, operations and the sales team. Managing customer enquiries and updating records with relevant and accurate information. Placing orders with suppliers. Confirming delivery dates. Processing invoices. Dealing with customs clearance. Ordering stationary for the office. Supporting with administrative tasks and forecast planning. Any other ad hoc duties as and when required. The successful candidate for this role will have/be: Previous experience within a supply chain/purchasing role, ideally within FMCG. Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. A quick learner and willing to learn new systems. Able to make independent decisions and resolve customer problems effectively. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Excellent customer service skills. Forward thinking with a positive work attitude. Valid Full UK driving licence (due to location of the role). This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to work for a company that values their employees and where hard work is rewarded! Submit your CV today for consideration! This role is being managed by Christina Pithouse, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far!
Customer Operations Executive Customer Service Coordinator Newcastle Brilliant customer service and administration role with loads of variety in a growing international business. £26,000 - £28,000 plus insane 36 days holiday! Work with a lovely multicultural team, great bunch of people! Fab little office in the TOON! This is a global business - European HQ is in Newcastle growth across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the next 3 years. You ll need flexibility, team play, administration skills and a strong understanding of customer service - phone and email. Providing excellent customer service, logistics and operational support to the business and customers via the phone and email! Absolutely super Monday to Friday office-based role! Speak to ! Stable, long-term role with plenty of variety and full training provided . You bring your customer service mindset, administration abilities and be ready to rock! Apply today - Start June 2024 The Role: Dealing with correspondence, phone calls and queries Customer service to provide for customers and work with customer service team in China Responsible for handling all orders from customers Order to Cash Close relationship with sales team Helping managing bookkeeping Accounts payables Accounts receivables VAT returns (in various Western Europe countries) Managing offices space and facilities, dealing with contracts with suppliers and insurance companies, health and safety policies, ordering stationery and furniture Freight purchasing assistance Monitoring staff travels with travel agent. Ace role for someone local who can multi-task, learn and has good IT skills and a great attitude! Are you ready? Get started ASAP. Speak to Natalie at Duval!
May 03, 2024
Full time
Customer Operations Executive Customer Service Coordinator Newcastle Brilliant customer service and administration role with loads of variety in a growing international business. £26,000 - £28,000 plus insane 36 days holiday! Work with a lovely multicultural team, great bunch of people! Fab little office in the TOON! This is a global business - European HQ is in Newcastle growth across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the next 3 years. You ll need flexibility, team play, administration skills and a strong understanding of customer service - phone and email. Providing excellent customer service, logistics and operational support to the business and customers via the phone and email! Absolutely super Monday to Friday office-based role! Speak to ! Stable, long-term role with plenty of variety and full training provided . You bring your customer service mindset, administration abilities and be ready to rock! Apply today - Start June 2024 The Role: Dealing with correspondence, phone calls and queries Customer service to provide for customers and work with customer service team in China Responsible for handling all orders from customers Order to Cash Close relationship with sales team Helping managing bookkeeping Accounts payables Accounts receivables VAT returns (in various Western Europe countries) Managing offices space and facilities, dealing with contracts with suppliers and insurance companies, health and safety policies, ordering stationery and furniture Freight purchasing assistance Monitoring staff travels with travel agent. Ace role for someone local who can multi-task, learn and has good IT skills and a great attitude! Are you ready? Get started ASAP. Speak to Natalie at Duval!
Buyer East Kent £30,000 - £35,000 Monday Friday (Office Based) 8.00 4.00pm Are you a skilled negotiator with a passion for procurement? Fantastic opportunity to join an established and successful leading manufacturing business as a Buyer in East Kent. This is a highly analytical position requiring the ability to monitor a range of metrics and insights to effectively identify the most profitable actions to take. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and a confident decision maker continually looking for process improvements with a track record of cost saving initiatives. Duties for this role include: Coordinate shipments from suppliers to customers, working closely with the manufacturing team. Track shipments and communicate with customers and sales teams about order progress. Plan, control, and optimise all extended supply chains to achieve our customers' expectations through Complete import/export documentation and keep track of shipment payments. The successful candidate will have/be: Previous experienced working within a Buying or Purchasing role Previous experience in a manufacturing industry Detail orientated with a strong level of attention to detail Confident in working within a fast-paced environment Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Excel Have good communication skills at all levels Commercially aware This role is being handled by Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far!
May 02, 2024
Full time
Buyer East Kent £30,000 - £35,000 Monday Friday (Office Based) 8.00 4.00pm Are you a skilled negotiator with a passion for procurement? Fantastic opportunity to join an established and successful leading manufacturing business as a Buyer in East Kent. This is a highly analytical position requiring the ability to monitor a range of metrics and insights to effectively identify the most profitable actions to take. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and a confident decision maker continually looking for process improvements with a track record of cost saving initiatives. Duties for this role include: Coordinate shipments from suppliers to customers, working closely with the manufacturing team. Track shipments and communicate with customers and sales teams about order progress. Plan, control, and optimise all extended supply chains to achieve our customers' expectations through Complete import/export documentation and keep track of shipment payments. The successful candidate will have/be: Previous experienced working within a Buying or Purchasing role Previous experience in a manufacturing industry Detail orientated with a strong level of attention to detail Confident in working within a fast-paced environment Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Excel Have good communication skills at all levels Commercially aware This role is being handled by Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking? Whether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients. Find us on and By working with us, you will be helping support charities across Kent; we have raised over £50,000 so far!
Title: Buyer - Steel & Engineering Components The COMPANY Our client is a well-established and expanding Global manufacturer of combustion equipment to the petrochemical industry selling products, systems and site services worldwide. Their market leading comprehensive product range includes thermal oxidizers, burners, flare systems and pollution control equipment. The ROLE They now require a Engineer/Buyer to work with the Aftermarket Department. Duties include: Placing Purchase Orders Work to Project time plans/targets and lead-times (including Transportation.) Liaise closely with production to ascertain their requirements Chasing suppliers to achieve On Time Delivery Take responsibility for your own projects Keep MRP system updated The CANDIDATE Our client is looking for someone with an engineering background and the desire to progress their career within purchasing who possesses the following skill set; Purchasing/Buying Experience would be advantageous Background working in engineering/manufacturing Knowledge of Sage would be advantageous, but not essential Excellent understanding of excel spread sheets Good understanding of measurement conversions Imperial/Metric Good Communication Skills, verbal and written Allied to the desire and ability to forge a career within a market leading organisation. Salary: Depending on Experience + Excellent Package PACKAGE includes; Pension - 12% Health Care Dental Care Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Gym Membership Etc. All from start date Alternative Titles: Purchaser, Buyer, Buying Executive, Purchaser, Assistant Purchaser, Procurement Professional This role is commutable from: Peterborough Stamford Grantham Corby Kettering Market Harborough Melton Mowbray Oakham Spalding Spalding Bourne Colesterworth Corby Glen Stretton South Witham Swinstead Ashwell Rutland Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike. INAND1
May 02, 2024
Full time
Title: Buyer - Steel & Engineering Components The COMPANY Our client is a well-established and expanding Global manufacturer of combustion equipment to the petrochemical industry selling products, systems and site services worldwide. Their market leading comprehensive product range includes thermal oxidizers, burners, flare systems and pollution control equipment. The ROLE They now require a Engineer/Buyer to work with the Aftermarket Department. Duties include: Placing Purchase Orders Work to Project time plans/targets and lead-times (including Transportation.) Liaise closely with production to ascertain their requirements Chasing suppliers to achieve On Time Delivery Take responsibility for your own projects Keep MRP system updated The CANDIDATE Our client is looking for someone with an engineering background and the desire to progress their career within purchasing who possesses the following skill set; Purchasing/Buying Experience would be advantageous Background working in engineering/manufacturing Knowledge of Sage would be advantageous, but not essential Excellent understanding of excel spread sheets Good understanding of measurement conversions Imperial/Metric Good Communication Skills, verbal and written Allied to the desire and ability to forge a career within a market leading organisation. Salary: Depending on Experience + Excellent Package PACKAGE includes; Pension - 12% Health Care Dental Care Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Gym Membership Etc. All from start date Alternative Titles: Purchaser, Buyer, Buying Executive, Purchaser, Assistant Purchaser, Procurement Professional This role is commutable from: Peterborough Stamford Grantham Corby Kettering Market Harborough Melton Mowbray Oakham Spalding Spalding Bourne Colesterworth Corby Glen Stretton South Witham Swinstead Ashwell Rutland Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike. INAND1
Get Recruited (UK) Ltd
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
SUPPLY CHAIN ADMINISTRATOR NOTTINGHAM UP TO 30,000 + BONUS + EXCELLENT CULTURE + BENEFITS THE OPPORTUNITY: Get Recruited are working on behalf of a rapidly growing business that supplies exceptional products that has a positive impact on people's lives. As part of their rapid growth, they're now looking to recruit an experienced Supply Chain Administrator to join the team, where you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of the procurement, managing supplier relationships, budgets etc. This is the perfect opportunity to undertake a role where no two days are the same where you can become an integral part of a rapidly growing business. If you are an experienced Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Executive, Buying Assistant, Buying Executive, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Executive or similar, this opportunity is not to be missed! THE ROLE: Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate prices, and ensure timely delivery of goods. Assist in identifying cost saving opportunities and improving overall efficiency in the purchasing process. Responsible for handling all purchasing requirements for the business to fulfil customer orders and materials for the internal production team. Negotiating with suppliers on price to improve sales margins and delivery times to ensure orders are fulfilled with the agreed timescales. Reviewing general office and operational processes and implementing new ways of working as and when required. Assist in the procurement process by creating and processing purchase orders. Maintain accurate and up to date records of purchases, pricing, and vendor information. THE PERSON: Must have experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Executive, Buying Assistant, Buying Executive, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Executive or similar is essential. Experience within Manufacturing / Construction is essential. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges. Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 02, 2024
Full time
SUPPLY CHAIN ADMINISTRATOR NOTTINGHAM UP TO 30,000 + BONUS + EXCELLENT CULTURE + BENEFITS THE OPPORTUNITY: Get Recruited are working on behalf of a rapidly growing business that supplies exceptional products that has a positive impact on people's lives. As part of their rapid growth, they're now looking to recruit an experienced Supply Chain Administrator to join the team, where you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of the procurement, managing supplier relationships, budgets etc. This is the perfect opportunity to undertake a role where no two days are the same where you can become an integral part of a rapidly growing business. If you are an experienced Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Executive, Buying Assistant, Buying Executive, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Executive or similar, this opportunity is not to be missed! THE ROLE: Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate prices, and ensure timely delivery of goods. Assist in identifying cost saving opportunities and improving overall efficiency in the purchasing process. Responsible for handling all purchasing requirements for the business to fulfil customer orders and materials for the internal production team. Negotiating with suppliers on price to improve sales margins and delivery times to ensure orders are fulfilled with the agreed timescales. Reviewing general office and operational processes and implementing new ways of working as and when required. Assist in the procurement process by creating and processing purchase orders. Maintain accurate and up to date records of purchases, pricing, and vendor information. THE PERSON: Must have experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Executive, Buying Assistant, Buying Executive, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Executive or similar is essential. Experience within Manufacturing / Construction is essential. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges. Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Systems and Office Administrator - Cardiff, Flexible and Hybrid work options. 25,000 Would you like to join a growing company, with a great local brand, a culture we're proud of and clients across the globe? We are Recolution, a collection of recruitment companies including Yolk Recruitment, Conexus, and City Executive Our Recruiters are market specialists. They don't dabble. They don't blag. They do what they do, brilliantly, and because of the connections we maintain with some of the most exciting employers around, candidates get access to amazing opportunities. But our recruiters need support. They can only do their best if we have an office environment, technology and training that gives them what they need. We're passionate about our staff and offer responsibility, a resoundingly friendly working atmosphere and training that will enable you to deliver. We are looking for a Systems and Office Administrator to join our shared services team. This role offers diversity, challenges, and a chance to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Head of Systems and L & D, you'll receive thorough training and ongoing support as you settle into your new position. We care about our people, they are at the centre of everything we do. We have a strong commitment to staff welfare, diversity and inclusion and corporate social responsibility. We'll continue to train and develop you in your career. Along the way hopefully it will also be fun, rewarding and enjoyable. Hopefully that's what you want? This is what you'll be doing The Systems and Office Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the business. The role responsibilities are diverse, but the main purpose is to support our people to make sure they have what they need to be amazing Key responsibilities: Office Support and Maintenance - Ensuring a clean and safe workplace, maintaining office standards and general admin support as required. Systems Support - Providingbasic on-site support to our amazing users, coordinate with third party suppliers to fix issues and manage user set up. This could be Our internal CRM, Jobboards or Social Media platforms like LinkedIn Purchasing and Asset Management - Procurement of office supplies, and regularly checking stock levels so everyone has what they need Event Coordination - Planning, coordination, and support for amazing events. We want everyone to have a good time Learning and Development (L&D) Administrative Support - Manage and update training documentation and SharePoint file libraries helping keep everything looking great and on brand Data Quality and Integrity - Maintain data quality and integrity by encouraging correct system usage. Merging duplicates, deleting records, and addressing data issues to help our people talk to the right people Reporting - Generate reports. primarily using Excel, including data quality reports and management reports so we know we're doing the right things This is what you'll need Attitude and personality are most important, skills can be trained. But you should relish the idea of a diverse role where no 2 days are the same. Hopefully you'll have most of the following: Strong organisational skills - there will be a lot to keep track of Self-motivated and capable of self-management - you'll always be working with our people, but we need someone able to just get on with it IT and digitally literate, comfortable with MS Office, including Excel - Our tech is designed to be simple to use but its at the heart of keeping our business running smoothly Comfortable with data handling Personable and approachable, everyone is going to come to you or help Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) - we like to keep things documented Ability to interact confidently with our Directors A creative eye, comfortable making simple templates using Canva or a similar tool Everything else you can learn with training and support along the way And this is what you'll get in return: We believe that people want to make a difference and take pride in what they do. We believe people make the biggest contributions when they have the freedom to express ideas and try new thing. We'll support you in this and continue to develop your career with you. We also offer a wide range of benefits including: Salary of 25,000 Hybrid working with flexible business hours Monday to Friday Free onsite parking 22 days of annual leave to start. This rises by 1 day for every completed year Christmas shutdown days in addition to annual leave An extra day off to celebrate your birthday Charity days to support our CSR initiatives Great social events throughout the year Quarterly adventures for our top performers and support staff A fully expensed summer party Company holiday - when we hit our yearly target everyone enjoys an all-inclusive company holiday with us! Sage Employee Benefits worth up to 1k Private medical healthcare plan including on-demand GP, Optical and Dental cover Pension advice from our expert at St James Place Please apply with a CV and why you think you'd be interested (and interesting) for the Systems and Office Administrator role
May 02, 2024
Full time
Systems and Office Administrator - Cardiff, Flexible and Hybrid work options. 25,000 Would you like to join a growing company, with a great local brand, a culture we're proud of and clients across the globe? We are Recolution, a collection of recruitment companies including Yolk Recruitment, Conexus, and City Executive Our Recruiters are market specialists. They don't dabble. They don't blag. They do what they do, brilliantly, and because of the connections we maintain with some of the most exciting employers around, candidates get access to amazing opportunities. But our recruiters need support. They can only do their best if we have an office environment, technology and training that gives them what they need. We're passionate about our staff and offer responsibility, a resoundingly friendly working atmosphere and training that will enable you to deliver. We are looking for a Systems and Office Administrator to join our shared services team. This role offers diversity, challenges, and a chance to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Head of Systems and L & D, you'll receive thorough training and ongoing support as you settle into your new position. We care about our people, they are at the centre of everything we do. We have a strong commitment to staff welfare, diversity and inclusion and corporate social responsibility. We'll continue to train and develop you in your career. Along the way hopefully it will also be fun, rewarding and enjoyable. Hopefully that's what you want? This is what you'll be doing The Systems and Office Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the business. The role responsibilities are diverse, but the main purpose is to support our people to make sure they have what they need to be amazing Key responsibilities: Office Support and Maintenance - Ensuring a clean and safe workplace, maintaining office standards and general admin support as required. Systems Support - Providingbasic on-site support to our amazing users, coordinate with third party suppliers to fix issues and manage user set up. This could be Our internal CRM, Jobboards or Social Media platforms like LinkedIn Purchasing and Asset Management - Procurement of office supplies, and regularly checking stock levels so everyone has what they need Event Coordination - Planning, coordination, and support for amazing events. We want everyone to have a good time Learning and Development (L&D) Administrative Support - Manage and update training documentation and SharePoint file libraries helping keep everything looking great and on brand Data Quality and Integrity - Maintain data quality and integrity by encouraging correct system usage. Merging duplicates, deleting records, and addressing data issues to help our people talk to the right people Reporting - Generate reports. primarily using Excel, including data quality reports and management reports so we know we're doing the right things This is what you'll need Attitude and personality are most important, skills can be trained. But you should relish the idea of a diverse role where no 2 days are the same. Hopefully you'll have most of the following: Strong organisational skills - there will be a lot to keep track of Self-motivated and capable of self-management - you'll always be working with our people, but we need someone able to just get on with it IT and digitally literate, comfortable with MS Office, including Excel - Our tech is designed to be simple to use but its at the heart of keeping our business running smoothly Comfortable with data handling Personable and approachable, everyone is going to come to you or help Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) - we like to keep things documented Ability to interact confidently with our Directors A creative eye, comfortable making simple templates using Canva or a similar tool Everything else you can learn with training and support along the way And this is what you'll get in return: We believe that people want to make a difference and take pride in what they do. We believe people make the biggest contributions when they have the freedom to express ideas and try new thing. We'll support you in this and continue to develop your career with you. We also offer a wide range of benefits including: Salary of 25,000 Hybrid working with flexible business hours Monday to Friday Free onsite parking 22 days of annual leave to start. This rises by 1 day for every completed year Christmas shutdown days in addition to annual leave An extra day off to celebrate your birthday Charity days to support our CSR initiatives Great social events throughout the year Quarterly adventures for our top performers and support staff A fully expensed summer party Company holiday - when we hit our yearly target everyone enjoys an all-inclusive company holiday with us! Sage Employee Benefits worth up to 1k Private medical healthcare plan including on-demand GP, Optical and Dental cover Pension advice from our expert at St James Place Please apply with a CV and why you think you'd be interested (and interesting) for the Systems and Office Administrator role
Administrator • Redditch • Full Time Temporary until end of May • £12-13 per hour Arden Personnel are working with a company in Inkberrow, who are looking for a temporary Administrator until the end of May. If you have administration experience and are available immediately this role may be for you. The Administrator Day to day duties are as follows: Assisting with order processing Putting stock and orders together Helping to arrange deliveries Answering telephones, taking messages The Successful Administrator must have the following skills/experience: Working knowledge of MS Office Available immediately and able to commit until end of May Must have some previous office experience and a good telephone manner You must be able to drive due to the location Must like dogs due to office dogs onsite What s on offer for the successful Administrator? Full time contract position unti the end of May Pay rate £12-13 per hour Hours: Mon Friday 8am 4pm with half hour unpaid lunch break Arden Personnel is a local independent recruitment agency based in Alcester, Warwickshire. We recruit for companies based in Alcester, Evesham, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden, Leamington Spa, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Studley. We want your experience with using a recruitment agency to be a good one and will always endeavor to get back to all applicants. You can also contact us on (phone number removed). Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for all updates of live vacancies. Arden Personnel is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all age groups. We recruit in the following sectors. Administration, PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing and Supply Chain
May 02, 2024
Contractor
Administrator • Redditch • Full Time Temporary until end of May • £12-13 per hour Arden Personnel are working with a company in Inkberrow, who are looking for a temporary Administrator until the end of May. If you have administration experience and are available immediately this role may be for you. The Administrator Day to day duties are as follows: Assisting with order processing Putting stock and orders together Helping to arrange deliveries Answering telephones, taking messages The Successful Administrator must have the following skills/experience: Working knowledge of MS Office Available immediately and able to commit until end of May Must have some previous office experience and a good telephone manner You must be able to drive due to the location Must like dogs due to office dogs onsite What s on offer for the successful Administrator? Full time contract position unti the end of May Pay rate £12-13 per hour Hours: Mon Friday 8am 4pm with half hour unpaid lunch break Arden Personnel is a local independent recruitment agency based in Alcester, Warwickshire. We recruit for companies based in Alcester, Evesham, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden, Leamington Spa, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Studley. We want your experience with using a recruitment agency to be a good one and will always endeavor to get back to all applicants. You can also contact us on (phone number removed). Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for all updates of live vacancies. Arden Personnel is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all age groups. We recruit in the following sectors. Administration, PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing and Supply Chain
Buyer - Indirect Home-based Competitive + Excellent Benefits Role Profile: Do you have experience in managing and co-ordinating the procurement of Indirect goods or services? Join Bunzl's small but dynamic procurement team, working for a leading distribution company dedicated to providing top-quality products and services to their customers. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, they strive to maintain their position as an industry leader. Key Responsibilities: Ensure all training requirements are met and regularly reviewed. Ensure consistent delivery of Procurement solutions in alignment with the businesses needs. Deliver quality, service and value for money, consistently, to all areas of business. Consolidate and reduce the supply chain. Work closely with management team to agree and deliver the purchasing strategy, contribute to Bunzl UK&I purchasing strategy. Represent the purchasing function at all required meetings, events and conferences. Negotiation of all pricing, rebates, marketing agreements, catalogue contributions and early payment discounts Assess tenders from potential suppliers Manage all aspects of and conduct RFP / Tender and other procurement processes on indirect spend categories. Support the procurement director in procurement projects. Manage the overarching Indirect procurement process of scheduling and prioritising work Support the successful implementation of recommendations, suppliers & contract in Operating Companies. Sourcing, selection, benchmarking and due diligence of products and suppliers Manage new product introduction process Driving Innovation into Sector - Targeting First to Market Product Positioning with Core Strategic Supply Partners Managing the performance of suppliers Rationalisation of SKU's and Suppliers Research market trends, identifying and reviewing new products and suppliers and ensuring compliance with Bunzl CR policies. Conduct business planning and analysis in respect of current operating practices, collect, assimilate and present business operating information. Enter into strategic and operational relationships with the major stakeholders in the business to drive operational efficiency Actively build relationships with external suppliers Ensure that all major tenders/ enquires are managed Skills & Experience: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office CIPS qualified or equivalent an advantage 2-3 years indirect procurement experience an advantage Experience working in a complex multi-stakeholder environment an advantage Ability to use data and insights to inform decisions Remuneration and Benefits: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays, with an option to buy up to 5 more days) Bunzl Share Save option Life Cover (3 times Gross Salary) Bunzl Personal Pension Plan (up to 5% contributed) Option to join Bunzl HSF Healthcare Plan About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed).
May 02, 2024
Full time
Buyer - Indirect Home-based Competitive + Excellent Benefits Role Profile: Do you have experience in managing and co-ordinating the procurement of Indirect goods or services? Join Bunzl's small but dynamic procurement team, working for a leading distribution company dedicated to providing top-quality products and services to their customers. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, they strive to maintain their position as an industry leader. Key Responsibilities: Ensure all training requirements are met and regularly reviewed. Ensure consistent delivery of Procurement solutions in alignment with the businesses needs. Deliver quality, service and value for money, consistently, to all areas of business. Consolidate and reduce the supply chain. Work closely with management team to agree and deliver the purchasing strategy, contribute to Bunzl UK&I purchasing strategy. Represent the purchasing function at all required meetings, events and conferences. Negotiation of all pricing, rebates, marketing agreements, catalogue contributions and early payment discounts Assess tenders from potential suppliers Manage all aspects of and conduct RFP / Tender and other procurement processes on indirect spend categories. Support the procurement director in procurement projects. Manage the overarching Indirect procurement process of scheduling and prioritising work Support the successful implementation of recommendations, suppliers & contract in Operating Companies. Sourcing, selection, benchmarking and due diligence of products and suppliers Manage new product introduction process Driving Innovation into Sector - Targeting First to Market Product Positioning with Core Strategic Supply Partners Managing the performance of suppliers Rationalisation of SKU's and Suppliers Research market trends, identifying and reviewing new products and suppliers and ensuring compliance with Bunzl CR policies. Conduct business planning and analysis in respect of current operating practices, collect, assimilate and present business operating information. Enter into strategic and operational relationships with the major stakeholders in the business to drive operational efficiency Actively build relationships with external suppliers Ensure that all major tenders/ enquires are managed Skills & Experience: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office CIPS qualified or equivalent an advantage 2-3 years indirect procurement experience an advantage Experience working in a complex multi-stakeholder environment an advantage Ability to use data and insights to inform decisions Remuneration and Benefits: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays, with an option to buy up to 5 more days) Bunzl Share Save option Life Cover (3 times Gross Salary) Bunzl Personal Pension Plan (up to 5% contributed) Option to join Bunzl HSF Healthcare Plan About Cast UK Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed).