Do you have previous experience in Transport Coordination? Are you looking to join a fantastic forward thinking company who are ambitious and passionate, caring about customers and colleagues staying true to their family values? I have an exciting opportunity to join a well established organisation who have experienced considerable growth throughout the last two years. My client operates across the United Kingdom delivering market leading solutions for a portfolio of highly recognisable clients. Overview of Role Support in the implementation of the group procurement & transport strategy to drive improvements of current contracts and expenditure practices supported by processes and procedures that enable the business to deliver cost driven procurement & transport solutions. To Control and monitor the company stockholding and provide a valuation at least every month to the finance team. To reduce the company stock levels to the minimum required for the efficient operation of the business without compromising client satisfaction. To assist the Procurement manager in the implementation of an integrated stock management system To control and administer the hire and allocation of plant, equipment and vehicles ensuring equipment/vehicles are appropriately maintained and only allocated to qualified personnel. Represent the procurement & transport department in a professional manner aligned to the company values when interacting with colleagues and third parties Key Accountabilities * Undertake role in line with the procurement & transport strategy, policies and procedures ensuring they are understood and adopted by you and other stakeholders across the group * Using business data ensure continuous review on spend creating a plan and recommendations on existing and future purchases taking opportunities to realise cost saving benefits without compromising operational delivery * Undertake supplier analysis on performance against agreed service levels and terms and conditions of contract for discussion by the Procurement & Transport Manager at key supplier meetings * To confidently undertake supplier negotiations/re-negotiations to ensure best terms on contracts, payment terms, pricing and service * Control and monitor the company stock, both physically and using data bases reconciling stock take sheets and transferring stock as required to the sites and yards where it is needed * Maintain integrity of system data ensuring all input of data is accurate, complete and up to date * Assist with the implementation of an integrated purchase order/GRN/invoice payment system * Maximise relationships to ensure robust subcontractors engagement process, and pricing schedules focussed on best value and practicality * To identify and deliver leverage on cost via functional metrics to reduce cost and improve margins across supply chain ensuring damages and losses are recovered through the back-charge process * Maintain a stock of approved PPE & keep issue records * Collaborate cross functionally to ensure clarity of procurement & transport needs ensuring a reputation for excellence that results in proactive engagement for sourcing activities * Manage transnational processes to ensure inventory safe stock levels, reorder amounts and lead times for materials and finished goods. * Ensure your work is undertaken safely and in compliance wit policies and procedures Key Skills * Commercially astute and able to work with business complexity and conflicting demands to positively retain value * Able to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships * Strong negotiation skills coupled with a genuine hunger to get the best value for the group * Analytical with the ability to identify a logical plan of action prioritised by cost efficiencies * Confident and able to deal with authority when dealing with staff, sub-contractors and suppliers * Able to work in a fast paced, changing environment * Able to manage own workload and deal with conflicting priorities to ensure deadlines are met * Able to receive constructive feedback, maintain respect and mutually agree any action required for you to take in response * Able to deal with conflict in a calm and controlled manner Self-motivated and able to work autonomously * Proactive approach to resolving problems, wants to be part of a team, wants to succeed as a team * Good IT skills, competent with the use of internet, email and Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook) Core Behavioural Competencies * Commercial Awareness * Stakeholder Management * Negotiation * Effective communication * Interpersonal Effectiveness * Planning & Organising * Team Player Professional Qualifications/Training Hours- Mon-Friday 40 hr week Salary- up to 22k depending on experience To apply for this position please send your CV to sofia.mckenzie@hrgo.co.uk or call our Northampton Branch on 01604621333. HR GO Recruitment are an equal rights employer!