At Colas, we are looking for a Supply Chain Engagement Coordinator to join the Procurement & Supply Chain team. In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to support building a responsible supply chain, enhance Colas Supply chain capability and improve performance, practice, and behaviours to drive internally & externally continuous and sustainable improvement to achieve the Colas KPI outcomes and carbon reduction plan. The role requires a collaborative approach, working with our supply chain and delivering tangible added value to all parties.
Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:
• A generous pension contribution
• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
• Flexible working policy
• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
Main ResponsibilitiesYou will be managing supply chain on-boarding, ensuring processes are followed and compliance is achieved consistently whilst interpreting Supply chain data and provide results in a clear and concise way. You will be maintaining Supply chain approved list, including SMEs and Social enterprises and maintaining a list of potential Supply chain. You will be supporting the planning and organisation of Meet the Buyer (MtB) events, including support to run the events (please note travel is required) and supporting Senior Supply Chain Manager with Supply chain comms, whilst administrating the Supply chain management system. You will run market analysis to support Bidding and Procurement teams and support the Senior Supply Chain Manager with Colas Group projects/activities. You will ensure accuracy of information and that it is clear and simple for the team to review. You will develop strong relationships across the project, working collaboratively, influencing stakeholders to drive behaviours. To carry out all duties and responsibilities in a manner that supports the Company Values and Key Objectives.
The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent NVQ level. You will ideally have up to 7 years experience working within a similar role within supply chain engagement or within a commercial environment. We are looking for someone who has the right understanding and attitude towards the role.
As a Supply Chain Engagement Coordinator, excellent communication skills, time management and organisational skills are essential. You will be detail orientated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once and be an independent worker with high degree of professionalism. You will be customer focused and be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal skills as well as having the ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions.
We are looking for a confident person who has strong customer service skills with a good understanding of IT systems, who will ensure supplier interactions are centrally recorded and interdependencies across the wider supply chain are fully mapped. A UK driving licence is required.
About The CompanyColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.
Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.
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