Supply Chain Coordinator

Jackson Hogg Procurement divison are pleased to be partnering with an established and ambitious organisation based in Newton Aycliffe on the appointment of a Supply Chain Coordinator to join their team on a full-time and permanent basis.

Competitive salary on offer with working hours of Monday to Friday 8-4, 8.30-4.30 or 9-5 depending on preference.

The business also offer hybrid working of 3 days in office and 2 days WFH.

The Supply Chain Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the continuation of supply chain strategies and relationship management with nominated suppliers. Placing purchase orders and generating schedules that align to internal revenue or project and production schedules. Monitoring supplier performance and supporting with periodic performance reviews.

The Role:

• Identify and appraise appropriate vendors for Procurements of goods and services.
• Develop suitable schedules for procured goods and services to support project or production demand.
• Raise and issue purchase orders or statements of works on suitable terms or in line with framework agreements.
• Drive reductions in supplier lead times and costs to ensure adherence or improvement to project or operational budgets.
• Ensure negotiated commercial terms are favourable or suitable.
• Support the finance team on pricing queries or invoice disputes.
• Identify and manage inventory parameters and stock reduction targets.
• Support or manage dispute resolution with suppliers ensuring agreeable outcomes and maintaining relationships with strategic partners.
• Monitor supplier performance and support or manage periodic performance reviews.
• Input into monthly Supply Chain reports by updating and extracting project data and tracking key delivery KPIs.
• Travel as necessary to achieve any of the key responsibilities listed.
• Ensure the Purchasing and procurement process is always followed.

The Person/Requirements:

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar Procurement or Supply Chain role
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent communicator
• Experience of supplier selection, management and development

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra day off for birthday + more holidays on length of service
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Share scheme
• Pension matched up to 8%
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Company social events

Early application is highly recommended for this role with interviews to take place in June.

For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.