Undertake market research and benchmarking through desktop activities and stakeholder engagement.
Assist the Procurement Team in the sourcing process, in line with appropriate policies and social responsibilities.
Conduct due diligence in supplier sourcing: undertake pre-qualification checks of potential suppliers using appropriate tools, including financial stability, insurance levels, technical capability, sustainability and quality, ensuring health & safety policies are in place and appropriate Modern Slavery/ Stronger Together conform to Kanes’ standards.
Advise both internal and external stakeholders on procurement policies and procedures.
Support the raising of purchase orders for contracts.
Identify and monitor demand for goods and services, including both historic and future demand.
Analyse and evaluate quotation responses to assist in tender responses.
Manage Supplier Scorecard system and reporting.
Support in a wide range of procurement activities to enable best practice, including running tenders/ e-tenders, evaluations, maintaining trade interchange, supplier visits, supplier sourcing, etc.
Contribute to the procurement decision-making processes, ensuring they meet quality, technical, value for money, environmental and supply chain requirements.
Assist in the implementation of new contracts
Resolve accounts payable and PO queries.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments.
Training:Training will be delivered remotely by the provider through scheduled online sessions, supported by regular progress reviews. Learning will follow a structured programme that combines virtual workshops, independent study, and workplace-based tasks. Tutors will also carry out on-site visits at Kanes Foods to assess development and provide additional guidance throughout the apprenticeship.Training Outcome:Junior Buyer.Employer Description:An established food manufacturing company, based in Worcestershire, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Kanes supplies major supermarkets in England such as Asda, JS, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and Morrisons with products that include stir fries, freshly prepared and cooked noodles, salad bowls, sauces, dressings, and sachets.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,GCSEs (or equivalent)....Read more...
Lower Earley Day Nursery are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery. You will be allocated a buddy who you will work alongside, and you will work towards undertaking the role of a key person. Within the role of Apprentice, you will attend training days with our training provider and the other days will be based at your allocated nursery.During your apprenticeship you will be required to:
To assist team members in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
To contribute ideas to planning ensuring children receive high quality of learning and development.
To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures.
To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements.
You will work closely with your buddy to support the development of good practice with regards to inclusion. You will also observe, assess and plan interesting, stimulating, and challenging activities which links to the individual learning, development needs and abilities of the children in your care.Rewards and Benefits*:
Staff welfare ethos
Stamp cards
Bike to work scheme
Childcare discount
Development opportunities
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Functional skills in Maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.Training Outcome:You could progress to being a qualified Practitioner and beyond - choosing a career with opportunities to train while you’re working ensures career progression.Employer Description:Lower Earley Day Nursery was established in 1996, at its site on Chalfont Way. Conveniently situated near to the Asda supermarket, this nursery has provided excellent childcare for hundreds of families in Lower Earley and the surrounding area. It benefits from a large car park, is close to bus routes to Reading, and has a great outdoor space for the childrenWorking Hours :40 hours a week, Monday to Friday (shifts agreed at offer stage).Skills: Administrative skills,Analytical Skills,Attention to detail,Communication Skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Maths and English,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Physical fitness,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
