Total 35 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Chesapeake County, Virginia

Functions as a Warehouse Worker Foreman in the institution's Federal Prison Industries (FPI) warehouse operation at a Federal Bureau of Prisons' facility.

Supervises inmate workers who are responsible for receiving, storing, shipment, and issue of a wide variety of supplies, materials, equipment and commodities required in the operation of the FPI factory.

Responsible for inventory control of FPI's raw materials and finished goods.

Determines sequences for loading materials and organizing incoming shipments for maximum space utilization, safety considerations, and damage protection.

Orders, transports, ships and stocks a wide variety of specialized materials used in the warehouse and factory operations.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Starting at $28.92 Per Hour (WS 04)

Would you like to make an impact by leading one of our home store teams that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability?

What does this role involve?

As a Store Manager you will be accountable for your stores performance, maximising sales through physical and digital channels, and achieving store targets by leading an inclusive and diverse team that consistently demonstrate the BHF values .

Each day is different in this varied, fast paced and hands on role, Due to the volume of collections, deliveries and donations, it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life saving research.

What are we looking for?

Experience working in a customer facing role in retail, hospitality or service industry
Experience of leading, motivating and developing teams
Commercial awareness
Ability to achieve sales targets
Committed to achieving the highest retail standards at all times
Able to work under own initiative and take a proactive approach to changing business needs and objectives
Thrives working in a hands on, fast-paced environment
An understanding of budgets and P&L
Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

What’s important to us?

At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.

Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions. We are more ambitious and determined than ever – because the cures and treatments we need are in sight. You could be part of getting us there sooner!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Why join the BHF?

We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.

Our generous staff benefits include:

38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
Wagestream - early access to your wages
25% staff discount
Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts on gym memberships
Discounts with a wide range of retailers

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our client as a full time Warehouse Operative in Carrickfergus, BT38 8PH.

** Multiple Warehouse Operatives positions available!**

Your pay rate as a full time Warehouse Operative:

• Basic rate: £12.45

Typical working hours as a full time Warehouse Operative:

• Day shifts Monday, Wednesday and Friday with possible overtime

Your role as a Warehouse Operative:

• Pick items using a voice activated pick system Operate LLOP (full training provided)
• Maintain and support the wider team to ensure high standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety
• Achieve pick rate targets set for the team - 90%
• Contribute to performance and productivity targets set for staff
• Remain focused under pressure in a time-sensitive environment

What benefits are available as a Warehouse Operative:

• Weekly pay
• Flexible pay access through Wagestream
• Access to Company Shop Membership
• Fully paid one day course and test to gain Low Level Order Picker (LLOP) license.
• Subsidised food in our local canteen
• Great work environment with monthly competitions
• Secure car park and bike storage on-site
• The contract is a temporary position which may lead to a permanent job for the right candidates after 12 weeks.

Location: Carrickfergus BT38 8PH

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We are a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Apply now to become a full time Warehouse Operative!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• Provides expert guidance to senior officials, Small Business (SB) professionals, Contracting Officers, program managers, regarding SB targets and matters relative to SB Program development and expansion of SB participation in acquisition programs.
• Oversees the Department’s SB professionals; provides substantive input for contracting personnel on SB performance; and makes recommendations to ensure compatibility of policies & procedures to facilitate immediate and long-range SB goals.
• Monitors all small business and socio-economic program acquisition activity for regulatory and statutory compliance and resolves noncompliance issues.
• Plans, evaluates, reviews, and prioritizes SB program/project financial resources, and formulates, justifies, and reviews SB programs/projects.
• Leads/participates in interagency working groups under the OSDBU and SBPAC councils to contribute to the development of governmentwide policies, procedures, and rules relating to the implementation and execution of small business legislative issues.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

• You will extract information from databases to respond to questions and provide inventory status.
• You will advise on ways to improve the efficiency of distribution and storage operations.
• You will develop functional guidance for systems revisions and special automation projects specific to inventory management and related systems.
• You will collaborate with supply sources to obtain status on supply transactions.
• You will use automated information systems to transfer data requirements.
• You will advise on alternative approaches for shipment of materials or components to solve customer issues.

Starting at $73,572 Per Year (GS 11)

DUTIES:

• Initiation of orders for pharmaceutical and supply items through the Prime Vendor or other mandatory sources; assuring adherence to federal purchase contracts and compliance with federal regulations regarding open market purchases, assuring inventory control through perpetual evaluation and analysis, funds control, receiving shipments of goods, assuring compliance with storage requirements for pharmaceutical items, and liaison with company representatives and managerial staff
• The incumbent will also review or prepare documents and reports regarding financial status, procurement issues, or inventory; verify or abstract information contained in various documents and reports; maintain various procurement files; and resolve discrepancies in shipments, payments, or other documentation
• The position requires the ability to function independently and requires exceptional skill in oral and written modes of communication.
• Has operational responsibility for ongoing inventories of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies and their procurement. Cost-effective turnover must be consistently identified and maintained. As a result, he/she must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement sources (i.e., prime vendor, open market, government excess, posted stock, and local), VA manual and associate circular procedures, and hospital procurement policies and procedures. Display a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, basic accounting and budgetary skills, the incumbent assures that pharmaceuticals and supplies are procured and maintained in the most cost- effective manner
• Works closely with appropriate staff (administrators, information technologists, supervisory, pharmacists, and other procurement technicians) to ensure seamless operation of the Drug Accountability Program. Resolves issues relating to drug accountability; identifies problems and corrects or elevates them to the appropriate level.
• Has knowledge of specifications and characteristics of a wide variety of prosthetic and supply items which Pharmacy supplies to outpatients. These include, but are not limited to colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy bags (and associated products), irrigation sets and bags, IV solutions/bags, internal and external urinary catheters, syringes, needles, and bandages.
• Determines, establishes, and modifies, as necessary, appropriate ordering intervals, inventory levels, most efficient/effective ordering quantities, sources of supply, etc., based on current financial conditions in pharmacy, seasonal variations in drug usage, changing patterns of medical practice, delivery time requirements, urgency of medical need, alternative sources of availability, etc. Maintains contact with vendors to get status of orders and expedite delivery
• Takes a lead role ln preparation, performance, reporting and analysis of periodic inventories of pharmaceutical and supply items as instructed by management with intent to maintain inventory turn performance that meets or exceeds VISN and National goals and expectations
• Processes outdated, unusable, and excess inventory for return to respective manufacturers or contracted waste company. This is accomplished on a regular, scheduled, basis, may involve numerous different manufacturers, and requires follow-up review to assure receipt of merchandise, credits, etc
• Performs related duties such as rotating stock when new orders arrive to minimize waste due to expiration and assisting in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the Pharmacy.

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

Starting at $63,034 Per Year (GS 8)

DUTIES:

• Initiation of orders for pharmaceutical and supply items through the Prime Vendor or other mandatory sources; assuring adherence to federal purchase contracts and compliance with federal regulations regarding open market purchases, assuring inventory control through perpetual evaluation and analysis, funds control, receiving shipments of goods, assuring compliance with storage requirements for pharmaceutical items, and liaison with company representatives and managerial staff
• The incumbent will also review or prepare documents and reports regarding financial status, procurement issues, or inventory; verify or abstract information contained in various documents and reports; maintain various procurement files; and resolve discrepancies in shipments, payments, or other documentation
• The position requires the ability to function independently and requires exceptional skill in oral and written modes of communication.
• Has operational responsibility for ongoing inventories of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies and their procurement. Cost-effective turnover must be consistently identified and maintained. As a result, he/she must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement sources (i.e., prime vendor, open market, government excess, posted stock, and local), VA manual and associate circular procedures, and hospital procurement policies and procedures. Display a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, basic accounting and budgetary skills, the incumbent assures that pharmaceuticals and supplies are procured and maintained in the most cost- effective manner
• Works closely with appropriate staff (administrators, information technologists, supervisory, pharmacists, and other procurement technicians) to ensure seamless operation of the Drug Accountability Program. Resolves issues relating to drug accountability; identifies problems and corrects or elevates them to the appropriate level.
• Has knowledge of specifications and characteristics of a wide variety of prosthetic and supply items which Pharmacy supplies to outpatients. These include, but are not limited to colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy bags (and associated products), irrigation sets and bags, IV solutions/bags, internal and external urinary catheters, syringes, needles, and bandages.
• Determines, establishes, and modifies, as necessary, appropriate ordering intervals, inventory levels, most efficient/effective ordering quantities, sources of supply, etc., based on current financial conditions in pharmacy, seasonal variations in drug usage, changing patterns of medical practice, delivery time requirements, urgency of medical need, alternative sources of availability, etc. Maintains contact with vendors to get status of orders and expedite delivery
• Takes a lead role ln preparation, performance, reporting and analysis of periodic inventories of pharmaceutical and supply items as instructed by management with intent to maintain inventory turn performance that meets or exceeds VISN and National goals and expectations
• Processes outdated, unusable, and excess inventory for return to respective manufacturers or contracted waste company. This is accomplished on a regular, scheduled, basis, may involve numerous different manufacturers, and requires follow-up review to assure receipt of merchandise, credits, etc
• Performs related duties such as rotating stock when new orders arrive to minimize waste due to expiration and assisting in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the Pharmacy.

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws

Starting at $63,034 Per Year (GS 8)

• Serves as a Senior Procurement Process Analyst within the Procurement Process Support Directorate, providing expert advice for the development and implementation of enterprise-wide policies...
• ...for the procurement functional process and associated business systems.
• Plans and leads studies to determine whether proposed changes to Enterprise Business System applications meet Procurement functional user requirements.
• Reviews the largest, most complex, and highest dollar value innovative and/or special interest procurement programs.
• Recommends procurement process improvements to the Process Owner; coordinates efforts with enterprise-wide functional Business Process Analysts.
• Provides advice and guidance to associates regarding contract reviews and manages Internal Management Control Review activities, particularly related to large procurement's.
• Evaluates Internal Control Reviews (ICRs) in accordance with OSD requirements, to include in-depth analysis and documentation of the review.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports contract data relative to the health of the acquisition metrics and procurement programs.
• Provides Management and oversight of various federal contracting reporting systems (FPDS, EDA, SAM, CPARS, etc.)
• The positions will be filled under organization code: BPS-SB
• Analyzes, develops, documents and evaluates complex functional system requirements for the Procurement functional area.

Starting at $117,962 Per Year (GS 13)

Are you looking for an immediate start with weekly pay? Are you looking to work for a company that puts their people and engagement at the heart of everything they do? If so, Challenge-trg Recruitment has immediate positions available for you as a Warehouse Operative in Belfast, BT12 6HU.

Your pay rate as a full time Warehouse Operative:

• Days: £11.44 p/h
• Days/Nights Rotating: £12.71 p/h
• Nights: £14.25 p/h
• Unpaid breaks

Typical working hours a full time Warehouse Operative:

• 06:00am until 18:00pm & 18:00pm until 06:00pm
• Flexibility and availability to work four days out of seven days or nights is required

What you'll do on a typical day:

As a Warehouse Operative, you will be supporting the cardboard and plastic recycling process, as well as tray wash operation, for one of the leading grocery supermarkets. The site is a fast-paced, diverse environment, with plenty of development opportunities available. There are possibilities to gain a full time contract with this major international company with career progression and development.

Duties as a Warehouse Operative:

• Load empty trays onto the wash machine ready for cleaning
• Unload clean trays from the wash machine and stack them away ready for collection
• Empty cages of cardboard onto the baling machine ready for condensing
• Ensure a hazard free zone by guaranteeing that all work areas are kept clean and tidy
• Heavy lifting up to 20kg
• Manual handling environment

What you need to succeed:

• No relatable experience required - all training will be provided
• Can-do attitude with a willingness to learn something new
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive work

Benefits for Warehouse Operatives:

• Free Onsite Parking
• Flexible shifts (hours)
• Tea and coffee vending machines, microwaves
• FULL training will be provided, NO Experience is Needed
• Opportunities for a permanent contract for the right candidate
• Ongoing regular work
• Weekly pay

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Apply now to become a full time Warehouse Operative!

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Serves as a technical advisor on the application of the USWA and the interpretation of the provisions of contracts for the storage and handling of government-owned or loan commodities.
• Conducts in depth, technical reviews of warehouse examination reports for completeness and accuracy, and determines if prescribed examination procedures were followed.
• Monitors the progress of newly hired examiners.
• Serves as a technical liaison on information technology issues pertaining to the warehouse examination and inspection program.
• Provides oversight on the serious and complex examinations, involving alleged violations and illegalities.
• Verifies that warehouse operator’s records and receipts meet requirements established by regulations, storage agreements, and/or contracts.
• Serves as the Division safety liaison. Identifies and investigates safety issues and determines precautions and/or protections required for the safety of examiners.
• Assists supervisor in coordinating the work of other team examiners and providing technical direction as needed.

Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 7-9)

Your new company
An expanding manufacturing company is looking to enhance their finance function with the addition of a new Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger specialist.

Your new role
With specific responsibility for a portfolio of key suppliers, you will also be the key contact for setting up a growing number of complex new suppliers.
Looking after all aspects of the ledger, you will enjoy "sorting out reconciliations" and "getting to the bottom" of any discrepancies or queries whilst building relationships with the supplier contacts.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced AP/PL specialist, one who enjoys working under pressure and to tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience of working on ERP systems and will relish the opportunity to improve processes and controls.

What you'll get in return
You will be offered a permanent contract and the opportunity to work with a growing team during an existing period of expansion and beyond.

• Flexible working around a 37.5 hour week
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• Access to the Company Bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension
• Subsidised benefits such as healthcare and eye care
• Death in Service benefit

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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• Maintaining adequate stock of resale items.
• Identifying any obvious spoilage, damage, and out-of-date merchandise.
• Receiving supplies, equipment and resale items.
• Operating a computer system that calculates and marks prices, and determines weights of merchandise.
• Transporting items to shelving and display areas.

Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position.

• Duties and Qualifications
• How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable)
• How You Will be Evaluated

Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Starting at $19.33 Per Hour (WG 4)

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the performance level of GS-6. At the GS-5 grade level, the employee performs assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-6. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

Duties to include, but not limited to:
Performs direct medical supply Purchasing to the administrative and clinical services of the VA to initiate the obligation for all related requirements necessary to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, to include durable medical equipment and supplies directly to Veterans. This is a direct patient care position and the incumbent must work directly with the Veteran, his/her family, surgeon or clinical provider. Initiates procurement of all outpatient medical requirements to include; direct individual purchases to the Veteran, stock purchases for immediate availability, all medical surgical implants used during surgery, and/or rental requirements associated with continual outpatient medical equipment and supplies. Read, understand, and adhere to VA Provider Prescriptions/Consult to determine eligibility and entitlement of a Veteran's status for prescribed equipment and understand and follow acquisition regulations per VHA Directives and Handbooks, VISN policies and station memorandums, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). Account for all expenditures and inventory working between two separate programs, the purchase card and the prosthetics program; which require the use and knowledge of unique 2237 or 1358 obligation methods. Balance expenditures against obligations between the programs and document all inventory and purchasing actions in the Veteran's medical record and make medical notes to update the clinical provider, PSAS staff, Veteran and his/her family.

Procurement and Purchasing Support

• Performs procurements within the simplified acquisition threshold through competitive open-market procedures or by placement of an order or blanket purchase agreement under a GSA Federal Supply Schedule (PSS) contract.
• Makes purchases of equipment, commodities and services using standard methods. Determines any additional information needed to support or complete purchase requests. Coordinates with requesting offices to obtain additional information determined necessary to support or complete purchase requests.
• Performs technical level purchasing support adhering to the FAR, VAAR, VHA, and Prosthetics Directives and Handbooks, VISN policy and station memorandums to acquire patient specific medical equipment, supplies and services. To include; rentals to meet the outpatient medical needs of the services, which include all outpatient durable medical equipment and supplies, rehabilitation equipment, mobility and daily living aids, neuro-sensory, home oxygen, inpatient surgical implants and supplies.
• Determines if requests or portions thereof can be met from Government sources. Determines appropriate commercial sources. Determines extent of competition required. Determines methods of solicitation. Prepares synopses for Commerce Business Daily.
• Develops Requests for Quotation. Identifies situations warranting vendor on-site orientations or conferences for prospective vendors prior to submissions of quotations.
• Solicits competitive offers. Actively seeks new sources and potential vendors. Evaluates responses to bids and requests for proposal.
• Documents all recommendations and actions. Compiles statistics and prepares reports on purchasing
  activities. Prepares purchase award documentation.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am- 4:30pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework on an Ad-hoc basis at the discretion of the Supervisor. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD99432A

Starting at $39,576 Per Year (GS 5-6)

• Performs a variety of duties in connection with receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, etc. within a warehouse area. Receives and unloads incoming merchandise deliveries. Opens, inspects, counts, marks, unpacks, segregates, and/or tags items. Verifies items against appropriate documentation to ensure correct items and quantities have been received; checks cost and retails prices; reports shortages, overages, damaged items, or any other discrepancy noted to the supervisor. May sign for merchandise received.
• Warehouses stock according to specified locations. Periodically checks labels or bins for location accuracy; corrects or notifies supervisor of problems. May be assigned specific area for the performance of this function. Pulls merchandise in accordance with established procedures for shipment, transfers or customer orders as directed by system or supervisor. Verifies information shown on respective documents against information on merchandise or labels.
• May provide assistance in the Trouble Freight area performing limited tasks in connection with receipt, storing, and shipping of over shipped, not on PO and/or damaged merchandise. Assists in preparing vendor credits/surveys and return to vendor (RTV) and processing same following established procedures.
• Performs periodic inventories as required, and assists supervisor with inventory preparation.  Performs basic housekeeping duties to maintain stock areas clean and orderly. 
• May occasionally operate material handling equipment (MHE).  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Starting at $18.23 Per Hour (NA 03)

• Serves as Assistant Acquisition Manager, responsible for assisting the Senior Acquisition Manager.
• Overseeing and managing all functions of contracting management and acquisition planning functions.
• Performs a variety of staff management functions in relation to planning, recommending, managing, and advising on functions involving complex programs.
• Plans and develops guidance material for technical and contracting personnel.
• Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and directing the contractual aspects of assigned programs within these constraints.
• Serves as a representative on procurement task forces.
• Supports the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support a project with a mission of development, acquisition, testing, integration, production and fielding of management information systems.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (NH 3)