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The hourly rate for this role is £11.44 and up to £12.02 across selected locations within London. The hourly rate will increase after 6 months in role. Joining us as a Customer Advisor is a great opportunity, whether it's your first job and you're looking to gain some valuable experience, or you have experience with retail and you're looking for a new challenge, this could be the start of a new career with us. About the role You will work onsite and report into the Assistant or Store Manager and your role could be to help on the tills, advise our customers, or work in our back shop. You will also: Help our customers and put them at ease; whether that's listening to find out more about them, answering questions and giving great advice on our fantastic products, recommending items they hadn't considered or simply offering a basket - it's the little things that make a differenceGet to know our in-store offers and schemes and promote them - the more info we can give our customers the better.Help our stores run smoothly - this could look like ensuring we have the right products displayed on the shop floor, providing a great service on our tills, or helping with our stock in in the stock roomsWork with other members in the team to provide a great shopping experience, ensuring the store is always clean and presentable to provide a store everyone can be proud of What you'll need to have Full training is provided for this role, and we are looking for people who:Excel in a varied environment, working at paceCommunicate and listen effectivelyEnjoy working as part of a team, promoting a collaborative team dynamicKnow that the little things make the biggest difference for customer interactionsDesire to be a proud brand ambassador for Boots and help our customers find the best products for them It would be great if you also have Experience providing customer care and delivering great customer service but this is not essential. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanGenerous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots We're always looking for people who care about changing things for the better. You'll join a company that is evolving and always looking to improve.We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better.To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here. What's next If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an in-store interview within the next 14 days.We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours.If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Indirect Buyer Brackley £40K - £46K per annum My client is seeking an Indirect Buyer to join the Purchasing department. The Indirect Buyer will be working with various stakeholders across the business to expand the scale and scope of indirect purchasing activities, maximising value for money and ensuring professional process and control of expenditure. Provide guidance and assistance to stakeholders in all aspects of purchasing Ensure that all purchasing is in compliance with the company's policies and procedures Prepare commercial specifications for request for proposals, including (with support on Legal dept.) terms and conditions and evaluation criteria Request competitive quotations and negotiate best value with Suppliers for indirect goods and services Solicit information regarding a variety of purchases by telephone, meetings or written requests ensuring cost effectiveness commensurate with quality Keep apprised of economic / business situations as they affect purchasing strategy; make recommendations to stakeholders to adequately meet those changing conditions Review tenders and purchase award documentation with respect to quality, suitability, delivery and pricing Responsible for awarding contracts and purchase orders with consensus from the respective stakeholders Recommend achievable changes to related company practices; interpret policies and procedures to stakeholders in their need to purchase goods and services Analyse current procurement activities and recommend improvement through more efficient procurement methods, quantity discounts, standardization, value analysis and cooperative purchasing Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation on all request for quotes, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence and related follow up Meet with stakeholders and suppliers to discuss the purchase of goods or services and determine best value Proactively liaise between suppliers and stakeholders to resolve purchasing supply issues, ensuring an accurate and timely provision of information and supply Expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery requirements are met Manage supplier performance to ensure cost, quality, delivery expectations are achieved and maintained Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for relevant contract changes Coordinate and resolve contractual problems/queries with stakeholders and suppliers Assist in resolving Accounts Payable invoice discrepancies and variances Accurately maintain the purchasing databases to a high standard Perform other related duties such as special assignments and annual major objectives as required The ideal candidate will: Ideally have a minimum of 3 years' experience within Indirect purchasing Have strong stakeholder management skills Ideally have previous knowledge of utilising SAP Be committed, motivated and self-disciplined in their work Be flexible in working hours and approach Be able to work on their own initiative, with minimal supervision Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm In return our client offers a fantastic working environment, parking on site, 25 days holiday, bonus, life assurance, pension and private medical cover.