Retail-Purchasing Jobs in Bedfordshire

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My Client is a leading manufacturer and distributor of Wiring and Electrical Accessories, currently looking to strengthen their Technical team with the appointment of an 'Eagled-Eyed' and methodical Product Quality Engineer.

As Product Quality Engineer, the successful candidate will be required to meet the following functions and responsibilities:
*Develop products ensuring they meet the comply with their various Directives and standards in accordance with the companies obligations
*Write Product Specifications and instruction...

GROWING LUXURY BRAND REQUIRES A STRONG STORE MANAGER - LUTON AIRPORT £26+ BONUS

The Company:

This business in the last few years has established itself as one of the best luxury gift retailers on the high street.
They now have a global presence and are growing fast.
The brand sells high quality products and operate within the high end gift market.

The Role:
*The position requires someone with experience of managing a successful retail team
*Driving sales and achieving store targets and KPI's
*Excellent merchandising abilities
*Managing and developing a strong retail team

About You:
*Strong background...

Job Title: Depot Cleaning Manager

Location: Erith, DA17 6JY

Salary: £21,000 + benefits

Our client is a national Facilities Management company and they have the national facilities contract to look after all the ASDA distribution centres.
This role is a Depot Cleaning Manager for the ASDA Distribution Depot in Erith, postcode of depot is: DA17 6JY.

Job Purpose:
To provide an effective cleaning service to the Asda Distribution centre within agreed budgetary guidelines and achieve / exceed agreed service delivery targets through the effective management of the team of cleaners, ensuring that cleaning services are...

Buyers x 2 - CIPS Qualified - buying experience within an electro-mechanical environment - experience of working within a sub-contract environment - MRP/ERP systems - based Fareham, Hampshire - one x 6 months contract and one x 12 months contract (maternity Leave) - both paid £30 - 35K pro rata

We are looking for two CIPS Qualified Buyers with proven buying experience within an electro-mechanical environment to undertake contracts developing and implementing strategies for commodities and suppliers for an electronic manufacturing company

Alternatively, the Buyers (Electro-Mechanical) could have extensive buying experience within...

Our client specialise in the design and manufacture of globally renowned special purpose machinery for a range of manufacturing applications, and as a result of continued success and a planned program of strategic growth, are now seeking to recruit a dynamic, proactive and accomplished Senior Procurement professional to complement their established and highly successful team.

Tasked with fully managing both indirect and direct commodities, the successful candidate will demonstrate comprehensive skills and experience in developing both low and high volume supply chains and developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies across...

We are looking for dedicated and experienced individuals to support our Centre Operations Manager in providing a premium service to all our customers. You will have worked previously in a service environment and have experience of fitting commercial tyres within the fast fit industry.

Your prime responsibilities to name but a few may include attending our National and Fleet customers sites to replace or service commercial tyres.

In your day to day role, you will support your manager by adhering to all health and safety policy and procedures, contributing to good house keeping routines and providing our customers with a premium...

My client is the biggest independent toy retailer in the UK; with more than 60 toy shops and growing at an average of one new store per month. Their head office, based in Little Chalfont, is looking a candidate to join their busy Personnel and Payroll Department.

The role is to work with the Payroll & Personnel Manager - ensure all relevant records are accurate and up to date. The role will be varied, covering areas such as managing, checking and collating timesheet submissions prior to payroll, new starter and leaver process, time and attendance, tax forms. They are looking for you to be an enthusiastic team member to give care and...

Infrastructure Project Manager – Oracle - Award winning company!!

An award winning company are actively seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager to join their expanding Business Systems function. You will have solid experience of successfully managing infrastructure projects with a proven track record of delivering benefits to agreed timescales, cost and quality.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential and you will need to be proactive and customer focussed with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organisation, including at executive level.

To be considered for this role the...

Our Sales Associates create amazing customer experiences

Our Sales Associates
What does it take to be a great Sales Associate? Our teams are made up of people with a real passion for quality customer service and for creating amazing customer experiences; people who work hard to develop outstanding product knowledge and real jewellery expertise that they can share with our customers.

As a committed and dedicated member of the team, you'll play a key role in helping the store to maintain performance and meet sales targets. As new products are introduced in store, you will build your knowledge to ensure that you can deal with every...

Our Sales Associates create amazing customer experiences

Our Sales Associates
What does it take to be a great Sales Associate? Our teams are made up of people with a real passion for quality customer service and for creating amazing customer experiences; people who work hard to develop outstanding product knowledge and real jewellery expertise that they can share with our customers.

As a committed and dedicated member of the team, you'll play a key role in helping the store to maintain performance and meet sales targets. As new products are introduced in store, you will build your knowledge to ensure that you can deal with every...

Planning/Purchasing Expeditor

Job purpose
To ensure that ordered components and assemblies are progressed and received within the correct timescales and to satisfactory quality levels in order to meet the Production schedule and satisfy sales order commitments.
To generate regular reports using the Company's MRP system to produce an accurate overview of placed orders, identifying shortages and delays and issues directly impacting production schedules.
To liaise directly, via telephone or face to face, with suppliers (both external and internal) to create and progress purchase orders for goods required by the company, also...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Trainee Merchandiser for a leading retailer based in their head offices in Welwyn Garden City. Undertaking a graduate training programme the successful candidate shall undertake an 8 week store placement to understand how decisions in head office affect the client’s stores. Once back in the office, you will be supporting your team to set the direction and strategy for growth of your product range (clothing or general merchandise & electronics).You will also be responsible for managing stock through the stages of the critical path of production.

The client is looking to recruit an applicant...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Trainee Buyer for a leading retailer based in their head offices in Welwyn Garden City. Undertaking a graduate training programme the successful candidate shall be involved in all aspects of training to become a future retail buyer and be involved in store placement, building relationships with suppliers, developing a range of products and negotiating deals. After a successful training period you will be responsible for managing the purchasing process for your own category.

The client is looking to recruit an applicant who will have the potential to successfully lead a team in the future...

Procurement Manager
£40,000
South Central

This well-established company, supplying into the major retailers and independents, is now looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team. Privately owned and BRC accredited, they have a wide range of products under well-known names as well as own branded goods.

THE ROLE
The key day-to-day tasks of the Procurement Manager include:
• Ensure cost effective sourcing, negotiation, procurement and supply of materials across the company including ingredients, packaging, utilities and business consumables
• Take primary accountability for budgets and cost control
• Play...

As an Assistant Manager at Claire’s, no two days will ever be the same. From helping to supervise store operations, to recruiting, training and developing Sales Assistants, there will always be something to keep you busy. And that’s exactly how you’ll like it.

You’ll help to lead and inspire your team to meet specified targets and deadlines, and know all there is to know about our glittering array of products. You’ll contribute to the overall performance of the store by driving sales at every opportunity, whilst making sure every customer receives exceptional levels of service and enjoys their visit to Claire’s.

Reporting to the...

As an Assistant Manager at Claire’s, no two days will ever be the same. From helping to supervise store operations, to recruiting, training and developing Sales Assistants, there will always be something to keep you busy. And that’s exactly how you’ll like it.

You’ll help to lead and inspire your team to meet specified targets and deadlines, and know all there is to know about our glittering array of products. You’ll contribute to the overall performance of the store by driving sales at every opportunity, whilst making sure every customer receives exceptional levels of service and enjoys their visit to Claire’s.

Reporting to the...

As an Assistant Manager at Claire’s, no two days will ever be the same. From helping to supervise store operations, to recruiting, training and developing Sales Assistants, there will always be something to keep you busy. And that’s exactly how you’ll like it.

You’ll help to lead and inspire your team to meet specified targets and deadlines, and know all there is to know about our glittering array of products. You’ll contribute to the overall performance of the store by driving sales at every opportunity, whilst making sure every customer receives exceptional levels of service and enjoys their visit to Claire’s.

Reporting to the...

Luxury Fashion Flagship Store Manager - International Luxury Fashion Brand
Camden, North West London (NW1)
c£40,000 negotiable according to experience + target bonus and generous clothing allowance

About Us:

We are a luxury heritage fashion brand that wholesale and retail womenswear, menswear, accessories and homeware and are seeking a Stock and Logistics Manager to manage, control and take financial accountability for the movement of stock and other purchases of the business.

The Opportunity:

We are a luxury heritage fashion brand that is seeking a successful and pro-active Flagship Store Manager.

Flagship...

A wonderful opportunity has arisen to join the country’s leading Convenience Store Retailer as Store Manager of their bustling Clifton, Bedfordshire Branch.
This Retailer has over 600 stores and is growing all of the time. Stores are part of their local communities and deliver fantastic choice, quality and value to their customers. Everyone in the business works together to ensure that stores are simply great places to shop. The next 12 months will see new stores open and investment in existing branches. Couple this with a culture that is
friendly, fun and where everyone is treated with respect and you have a really great place to work...

Betting Shop Manager – Paddy Power
Manager – Hollywood Green - £22,297 - £23,691 per annum

A fantastic opportunity to join one of the retail success stories of recent years as a Store Manager.

Paddy Power is one of the UK’s fastest growing high street betting operations.

Listed on the London and Dublin stock exchanges, they are generating excellent profits and growing fast, with new store openings taking place every week. For the right people, career opportunities are unlimited. The Paddy Power name is associated with exceptional customer service standards and for the fun experience they deliver to their customers.