Commercial & Supply Chain Coordinator

We have an excellent opportunity for a Commercial & Supply Chain Coordinator to join a construction business based in Longbridge. This is a maternity leave cover contract position for approximately 9 months.
As part of this role you will work within the commercial and supply chain department to:
* Support the Commercial Director by co-ordinating commercial information for reports
* Support the Commercial Director with tasks to ensure QS teams are working effectively
* Supporting the Commercial Director to meeting deadlines in line with monthly commercial calendar
* Helping ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit
* Supporting the commercial team by co-ordinating the issuing and execution of contractual agreements
* Reviewing and updating supply chain practices in line with company policies, standards, laws and regulations, specifically looking at our sustainable business practices, including modern slavery and net zero carbon
* Working with the procurement manager introduce new initiatives and third-party training to the supply chain
* Analysing the supply chain data and proposing solutions to solve any issues and putting alternative plans in place
* Administer & co-ordinate the supply chain management software, including vendor boarding, supply chain risk, performance scoring & give feedback positive and negative findings of services to our business.
* Continue to track performance of suppliers and build trigger points to mitigate sub optimal results
* Regularly communicating and collaborating with other departments, obtaining feedback and collating results to improve.
* Responsible for working with procurement, commercial and accounts teams to increase operational effectiveness, build relationships with key vendors to maximise service delivery
* Supporting procurement and supply chain manager, build effective relationships with the business and externally to accommodate group deals, assisting with retentions and rebate recovery
* Sending enquiry documentation, participate quotation assessment, instructions & implementation of supply chain when required.
* Periodically assist the supply chain manager with site procurement reviews, checking end to end specification compliance.
* Ensuring effective interaction between the commercial team and the operational site team
* Support in the induction of new starters ensuring they are fully briefed in procurement and commercial process
* Support the Commercial Director and Supply Chain Manager on the implementation of new processes and business improvement initiatives, to the extent where they can lead on and manage external companies in implementing them. For example, Supply Chain Software (vendor boarding & software), Labour Agency Neutral Vendor agreements.
* Maintain knowledge and adhere to relevant Group Policies and Procedures, Legislation and Regulations
* Develop and ensure safe working practices
The ideal person will have:
* The ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the business
* Outstanding organisation and multi-tasking skills to prioritise conflicting deadlines
* Natural leadership and get the best out of everyone
* Self-motivation and determination to succeed in a fast-paced, challenging environment
* The desire to learn, develop and challenge yourself in a demanding and dynamic environment
* Computer literacy Microsoft Excel to a high level (format, formulas, advanced formulas (pivot and lookup) and word, outlook, PowerPoint to a competent level
* Full Clean Driver’s License

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