Total 9 Solutions Consultant job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in The United States of America

Temporary Accommodation & Procurement Service Manager
17.5 Hours a Week - 2 Days in Office, 1 WFH
Initially Office Based whilst Training

We are seeking a Housing Services Manager to oversee a Temporary Accommodation and Procurement Team. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Temporary Accommodation and Procurement Team and directly supervising the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer, Senior Procurement Officer, Senior Access & Support Officer, the Supported Project Manager and Caretakers.
Your role will involve developing and implementing systems and practices to ensure that the service achieves performance targets and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise staff within the Temporary Accommodation and Procurement Team, ensuring compliance with legislation, council policies, and best practices.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies to procure suitable properties for homeless clients, meeting statutory targets and housing needs.
• Assist in formulating strategy, policy, and development for private sector housing.
• Set priorities for the team's work, ensuring performance and customer care standards are met.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement new policies or frameworks in response to demands and government targets.
• Develop and implement new procedures or practices for the team, considering legislative and accreditation requirements.
• Effectively manage budgets and resources, negotiate with landlords, and evaluate information to identify solutions.
• Represent the organization in meetings, presentations, and negotiations with stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Good knowledge of current housing legislation related to homelessness.

• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong negotiation skills for property procurement and landlord relations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyse complex situations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of multi-agency partnerships and team management.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, including attending meetings and emergencies outside office hours.

• Significant experience in front-line housing services and team management.
• Track record of delivering high-quality customer-focused services and driving service improvement.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration. If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Alex at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to alex.yates@servicecare.org.uk

Our Construction client based in Merseyside is currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Manager to join their team on a permanent basis as soon as possible.

This is a permanent role based in Merseyside offering hybrid working and the client are offering a salary of between £30,000 to £34,000 per annum.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for overseeing the purchase ledger function within the construction business, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintaining strong supplier and subcontractor relationships, and optimizing the efficiency of our accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end process of invoice processing, including receipt, coding, authorization, and entry into the accounting system.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all invoices, verifying details such as prices, quantities, and payment terms.
• Coordinate with the finance team to schedule and execute timely payment runs, including both manual and automated payment methods.
• Monitor cash flow requirements and prioritize payments accordingly, adhering to agreed payment terms and maintaining positive vendor relationships.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the construction or related industry.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel e.g. v-look ups
• Preferable experience in the use of Xero (not essential).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders, external suppliers and communicate with people who have a non financial background.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• AAT Qualification

If interested or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions is proud to partner with AWE in the recruitment of Procurement Specialists. AWE, a renowned contracting authority, plays a crucial role in national security, and Service Care Solutions is committed to supporting their mission by providing top-tier procurement professionals.

• Title: Procurement Specialist (Headcount: 2)
• Contracting Authority: AWE
• Contract Length: 12 Months
• Location: 2 days/week on site in Winnersh & possibly Green Park 50%
• IR35: Out of scope
• Pay Rate to Candidate: £45.21/hour Umbrella, £33.65/hour PAYE max
• Security Clearance: Active SC
• CV Deadline: Friday 26th 3pm
• Interview Process: MS Teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a Category Strategy for assigned spend categories.
• Prepare and support strategic sourcing activities, including RFx process, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Facilitate Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers, including contract management and performance monitoring.
• Drive operational efficiency and contribute to cost-effective category solutions.
• Implement ways of working according to AWE Category Management Framework.

Minimum Requirements:

• Procurement Generalist with attention to detail.
• Analytical skills and ability to develop analysis on supplier bids.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including influencing and negotiation.
• Good IT literacy and understanding of procurement systems.
• Experience in procurement, commissioning, and contract management.
• Familiarity with category management approach to procurement.
• Stakeholder collaboration skills and strong planning abilities.

Application Process:

• Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV by the deadline stated.
• Ensure competitive rates are provided in submissions.
• Inform the recruiter via email if your candidate qualifies for the guaranteed interview scheme.

Contact: Lewis Ashcroft- Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk Phone: 01772 208962

Purchasing Manager - Burnley - Industrial Manufacturing

About The Company

My client is an established industrial manufacturing business with innovation and customer focus at the heart of everything they do. Independently owned and with operations in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia, America and Russia they are driven by quality, efficiency, reliability and stability.

Due to internal progression, they are currently looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Manager to play a pivotal role in the ongoing development of their Purchasing Department / Team. The successful candidate should have strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead the existing team, whilst also contributing to the ongoing direction of the department.

Purchasing Manager - Package Details

• £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience
• £8,280 Car Allowance Per Annum
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Annual Profit Share
• Free On-Site Parking

Purchasing Manager - Requirements

• Qualified to CIPS Level 5
• At least 6 years Procurement or Supply Chain experience, ideally gained within a fast paced, process based industrial manufacturing environment
• Previous experience of leading a team of buyers and purchasing assistants
• Strong experience in Supplier Sourcing, Vendor Appraisal, Formal Tenders and Contract Negotiation
• Ability to work closely with all areas of the business and key stakeholders
• Previous experience / knowledge of SAP would be highly desirable

Purchasing Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the On-going development of the purchasing strategy
• Responsible for price and contract negotiation of circa £60M
• Focused on product cost reduction, value engineering, savings and efficiencies
• Provide industry insight to internal stakeholders
• Manage supplier relationships from selection to product availability
• On-going review of supplier performance
• Ongoing Management of Purchasing Team (4 Individuals)
• Manage MRP for all direct inventory

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Procurement Business Partner needed with the London Borough of Barnet

Start Date- ASAP

Location - Colindale

Duration - Initially 3 months

Hours per week - 36 hours per week

Salary - £274.72ltd per day

Barnet Council are looking for a Procurement Specialist with Adult Social Care background to work as part of a dynamic specialist Procurement team to deliver strategic Procurement in line with best practice guidance to deliver high value, improved and cost efficiency savings across the council.

Description:

• As a procurement business partner your primary role to support budget holders throughout the organisation with procurement and commercial advice and approach to ensure the successful delivery of strategic and programme driven activities
• Procurement business partners must promote and develop where appropriate, opportunities to drive savings opportunities, promote value for money and the most cost effective and sustainable solutions to stakeholders.
• Business partners within the procurement team must have management of the end-to-end procurement process within the team to ensure a seamless transition of projects, ensuring the budget holder has full visibility of process, timelines and accountable individuals, including clear roles and responsibilities set out and agreed.
• To develop effective relationships across the Council for a defined area to ensure early involvement in any external third party spend at a senior level, identifying any training needs in the business.

What is required?

• Educated to degree level in relevant academic subject with significant technical knowledge or have the relevant practical experience to demonstrate a commensurate level of technical knowledge.
• Professional membership of MCIPS or equivalent knowledge gained through experience.

If you are interested please call Erin Webbe on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - erin.webbe@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS;

• A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.

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I am currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of IT Procurement Project Lead within the NHS, based in the central London area, with remote work options available. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for further details.
Position Details:

• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Location: London/Remote (Occasional need for meetings)
• Rate: £38.93 - £48.00 PAYE per hour (Paid weekly by an umbrella company)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic and operational leadership in business continuity/emergency planning, including policy and procedure development.
2. Compile an annual EPRR workplan, incorporating a training and exercising program for continual improvement and best practice within EPRR.
3. Develop strategies for each area of activity, monitor progress against the workplan, and address identified gaps through established governance arrangements.
4. Collaborate with Lead EPRR officers in partner Trusts to develop risk-based contingencies for service continuity.
5. Oversee the ongoing development, review, and implementation of Business Continuity Management Policy in compliance with NHS England's Core Standards for EPRR and ISO:22301.
6. Engage with Directors, Senior Managers, and staff to ensure partner Trusts achieve compliance against EPRR Core Standards.
7. Establish and lead a central NWLPS EPRR Committee reporting to NWLPS SSB.
8. Interpret national and regional EPRR guidance to inform policies and plans.
9. Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the receipt and dissemination of information during incidents.

Main Duties and Responsibilities in Governance:

1. Provide leadership for a high-quality EPRR function supporting NWLPS corporate objectives.
2. Support Lead EPRR officers in respective Trusts to achieve key deliverables and objectives.
3. Coordinate a whole-system integrated approach to EPRR within NWLPS remit, liaising with senior management at local and London levels.
4. Drive forward the NWLPS agenda on EPRR.
5. Ensure all EPRR plans are up-to-date and revised in accordance with new legislation and national guidance.
6. Manage highly complex EPRR planning requirements for the Trust at department and Trust levels.
7. Undertake an educational campaign to raise awareness of EPRR across the Region and ensure sufficient training is in place for emergency response.
8. Develop and embed local and London-wide policies and strategies through regular liaison with internal and external senior staff.
9. Attend relevant meetings and groups, sharing learning appropriately.
10. Provide expert knowledge on EPRR matters within NWLPS, ensuring these issues remain a priority for all staff.

For a more detailed job specification, please apply now!
Benefits of Service Care Solutions:

• £250 training allowance
• Excellent pay rates
• Exceptional referral bonuses
• Specialized Non-Medical Non-Clinical consultants with a single point of contact
• Regular notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email
• Nationwide provider of staff for over 40 different NHS trusts and private organizations
• Fast-track online DBS disclosures provided free of charge

If you find this role of interest, please contact Matt Clarke at matt.clarke@servicecare.org.uk or 01772208953

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Service Care Solutions are looking for a Procure to Pay Assistant to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a 3-month contract.

Location: Hutton (PR4)

Job roles/Responsibilities:
To facilitate the requisitioning and payment of goods, services, and business travel for the Constabulary.

• Facilitate the accurate requisition and receipting of orders, monitoring, verifying invoices in line with Force Policy.
• Accurate processing of Accounts Payable invoices.
• Ensure appropriate reconciliations and queries are addressed in a timely manner.
• Facilitate travel bookings in line with Force policy.
• Adhere to Procure to Pay procedures, providing advice and solutions to departments, divisions, and suppliers in line with Force policy and contracts.
• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to delivering and achieving value for money, whilst providing high quality service.
• Take responsibility for improving your performance by participating in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) process with your manager.
• To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Experience of working in an administrative/clerical role within a busy office environment.
• Experience of working with minimal supervision, organising and prioritising own workload.
• Experience of investigating problems, developing solutions and taking appropriate timely action to resolve them.
• Experience of inputting, updating, and maintaining computerised and manual filing/record systems.
• Knowledge & experience of Oracle Procurement and Financial Systems
• Experience of using Microsoft Software applications (incl. Word, Excel)
• Experience of composing letters and memos and responding to routine correspondence.

Qualifications:

• 4 GCSEs Grade C or above (or equivalent including English and Maths).

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962. Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.

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Job Title: Sourcing Business Partner

Headcount: 1

Digital/Non-Digital: Non-Digital

Contracting Authority: AWE

Sensitive Information on Client: No

Contract Length: 12 months

Location: Aldermaston (50% on-site and 50% WFH)

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Candidate:

• £47.11 - £63.29

Minimum Requirements:

Key Accountabilities:

The Sourcing Business Partner (SBP) plays a crucial role in contributing to sourcing strategies, managing relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring efficient procurement processes. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring sourcing contribution, efficiency, and risk mitigation throughout the procurement process, from identifying business opportunities to meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Representing Supply Chain Management (SCM) within stakeholder organisations for specific business areas.
• Communicating and implementing category strategies and preferred supplier lists while ensuring that business needs are incorporated into category strategies.
• Building relationships with stakeholders through early involvement and proactive engagement, acting as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all sourcing matters and escalations for the assigned business area.
• Contributing to make-or-buy decisions, aligning with business strategies, plans, and forecasts, and working with the Category Management team for upcoming projects.
• Developing customised sourcing strategies and plans for stakeholders, particularly R&D/Product development teams, in collaboration with the Category Management Team.
• Representing SCM to drive savings and efficiencies through sourcing strategies and plans, optimizing costs and efficiency actions.
• Providing input and support to the Process and Performance team as needed.
• Supporting the development and interaction with the Service Centre.
• Ensuring compliance with the company's environmental, sustainability, health, safety, security, quality, and ethics standards.

Key Responsibilities:

The SBP's key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with stakeholders for the assigned business area, building relationships, and facilitating early SCM involvement.
• Managing escalations and queries related to the assigned business areas.
• Understanding and communicating business strategies, plans, and forecasts to prepare the Category Management team for upcoming projects.
• Contributing to the preparation of stakeholders' budgets, propositions, and documentation.
• Participating in risk analysis and mitigation related to the Supply Chain.
• Developing cost reduction and efficiency plans for SCM elements of the assigned business area.
• Creating Stakeholder-related sourcing strategies covering relevant categories to optimize costs for AWE.
• Demonstrating positive behaviors consistent with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality, and ethics standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills
• Self-starter
• Strong stakeholder management
• Knowledge of Procurement

Security Clearance: Active DV (will not accept SC, DV clearance is required)

If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to take on a critical role as a Sourcing Business Partner, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV by the specified deadline. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk.

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Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are recruiting for a Contracts Lawyer on a contract basis. Please see below further details about this position.

ROLE: Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
LOCATION: South East London
RATE: £36.66 to £41.66 per hour
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing 36 hours per week

Please note that this role would require hybrid working arrangements.

The Role of the Contracts Lawyer

• To provide expert general and bespoke drafting and advice work across the Contracts & Procurement team
• To progress matters such as IT contracts, consultancy contracts, works/JCT contracts, collaboration, Grants, FOI, GDPR and Subsidy Control
• The role will include providing legal advice and input in relation to decision-making powers and reports under the Councils Contract Procedure Rules and Constitution

The Person

• A Solicitor / Legal Executive / Barrister with a minimum of 12 months PQE
• Experienced in dealing with public law procurement and commercial contract
• Previous working experience at a local authority would be highly beneficial

If this Contracts Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on01772 208969, or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250 each.

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