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Location Hybrid < 1-2 days in the office/Support Centre on Hams Hall Distribution Park, Coleshill. Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark in helping people unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Sourcing Manager We're looking for an experienced Manager to join the Commercial team at The Works. This is a new and exciting role within the team where you will be able to lead and take ownership for implementing new ways of working both internally across the trading teams and externally within our supplier base. Working closely with design, buying, merchandising, supply chain and quality teams you will be responsible for driving and co-ordinating our key supplier relationships, supplier assessment, supplier strategy and supplier engagement. Reporting to Head of Quality Assurance & Sourcing you will be an integral part of the team to drive our business and commercial strategy forward maximising efficiencies in how we operate and end to end management of our key partners. Your Mission Lead & own sourcing base & supplier management end to end with a clear process to assess our supplier base and drive key partnerships. Evaluate supplier performance, to ensure that they meet the company's needs and expectations. Working with Tech Services develop a functional / interactive supplier database to capture all our supplier details and data. Develop & manage a supplier scorecard process and embed within the trading teams for us to be able to assess our supplier base objectively. Identify supplier rationalisation opportunities to cut the tail and become bigger and more important with fewer suppliers. Develop & manage an onboarding process for new suppliers and exit process to manage annual supplier numbers. Develop & implement a supplier forecasting plan with the trading teams. Evolve "Key partner Top 20 process" rhythm & routine with targeted growth & return. Be involved in the ethical audit process with Verisio, our dedicated 3rd party ethical compliance partner. Management of supplier T&C's, including payment terms, defect rates and rebates. Work with Procurement Manager and Buying teams to set a de-risked sourcing policy. Develop supplier communication tools and engagement plan. Manage supplier communications and conferences. Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Passionate - in everything you do - a positive attitude, motivated and enthusiastic. Team Player a collaborative team member who enjoys building and developing relationships with people at all levels, keeping key people involved and updated. Highly organised - you can prioritise your workload, set expectations and work to deadlines. Time Management - ability to manage multiple priorities & deadlines effectively, balancing the creation and delivery of key tasks. Commercial mindset - proven ability to meet targets whilst delivering return on investment. Strong communicator both written and verbal. Good networker with the confidence to influence and engage at all levels regardless of the method of communication. Analytical - Enjoy working with data, interpreting information, and making decisions based on facts. Innovative thinking - an entrepreneurial attitude and way of thinking, you can 'think outside the box' and are always looking for the next opportunity. Customer focus - you put the customer at the centre of everything you do. Problem solving - you proactively identify issues and their causes, with proposed realistic solutions. Personal effectiveness - great attention to detail and able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines. Being a great leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll create a team that's more than just co-workers it's a team. Inspire and motivate your team in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose. Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with other departments. If something's not quite right, speak up so we can work together to get it right or make it better! - Nobody is too proud for constructive feedback so we all win together! But let's not forget about the most important part... your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from their performance to their wildest career aspirations. Our PERKS really are The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ?? MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 33 days including bank holidays. ?? Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan To support your everyday healthcare costs ?? And loads more! Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important fo
Location Hybrid < 1-2 days in the office/Support Centre on Hams Hall Distribution Park, Coleshill. Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark in helping people unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Sourcing Assistant We're looking for an enthusiastic Sourcing Assistant to join the Commercial team at The Works. This is a new and exciting role within the team where you will be able to pay a key part in implementing new ways of working both internally across the trading teams and externally within our supplier base. Working closely with design, buying, merchandising, supply chain and quality teams you will be responsible for co-ordinating our key supplier relationships, supplier assessment, supplier strategy and supplier engagement. Reporting to the Sourcing Manager you will be an important part of the team to drive our business and commercial strategy forward maximising efficiencies in how we operate and end to end management of our key partners. Your Mission Support in the development of our sourcing base & supplier management end to end, aiding on building a clear process to assess our supplier base and drive key partnerships. Capture and record key metrics related to supplier performance, to ensure that they meet the company's needs and expectations. Engage with Tech Services to provide support developing a functional / interactive supplier database to capture all our supplier details and data. Support the implementation of a supplier scorecard process and embed within the trading teams for us to be able to assess our supplier base objectively. Assist in the development of an onboarding process for new suppliers and exit process to manage annual supplier numbers. Be involved in the day to day running of our ethical audit process with Verisio, our dedicated 3rd party ethical compliance partner. Support the management of our supplier T&C's, including payment terms, defect rates and rebates. Help with the development of supplier communication tools and an engagement plan. Support with setting up supplier communications and conferences. Deputise for the Sourcing Manager as and when required. Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Computer literacy to include working knowledge of Microsoft systems, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse data. Ability to multitask and prioritise workload alongside good time management. Experience of working with suppliers and contacts from different countries, particularly in Asia, would be advantageous. Our PERKS really are The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ?? MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 33 days including bank holidays. ?? Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan To support your everyday healthcare costs ?? And loads more! Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussing part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply for this role, please contact and we'll be happy to help!
Your new company With more than 5,000 employees, our client plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. They recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to their success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. They are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have set ambitious sustainability targets. They are accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. They value, celebrate, and respect the diversity of their employees and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Valuing diversity and the benefits it brings, they want to continue improving the diversity of their people. Your new role The key purpose of this role is to oversee the management of key contracts, strategic sourcing and business as usual procurement activities for the assigned Directorate with a view to maximising value for money. This will be achieved by ensuring the Procurement Policy is understood and followed by the key stakeholders within the business and that supplier performance management processes are put in place to promote and achieve this. Key accountabilities: Manage and develop the relationships with stakeholders and suppliers within your Directorate and wider business, along with key legal services providers. Govern compliance to the Procurement Policy across the contractual landscape for your respective function. Monitor, track, expedite and, where appropriate, implement variations to goods and service contracts. Manage and mentor direct line reports (if applicable) with an aim to retain and develop these members of staff towards a successful succession plan. Control and ensure the ongoing improvement in commercial terms for the company and deliverable outputs across the supply chain. Evaluate and advise scope for new and improved contracts, and the development of internal processes, systems and management procedures. Work with the key contract stakeholders and suppliers to develop focussed set of KPI's for the performance of the contract. Assist in the direction of supply chain performance through on-going reviews of contract KPI's. Participate in periodic Contract/Performance Reviews for your Contracts. Create and own Business Plans for strategic sourcing/tendering opportunities, where appropriate, for contracts due to expire and areas of high spend which are not currently captured under a contract. Assist in enhancing and implementing robust purchasing policies and procedures. Continued supplier rationalisation and assist in developing new and existing supply chain relationships. Continue to develop and manage the use of the organisation's Contract terms and condition templates. Some travel within the UK will be expected as part of the role (mainly Scotland). What you'll need to succeed Educated to degree level in related field or equivalent. Ideally Chartered or working/willing to work towards being chartered member of CIPS. An excellent team player who excels in developing relationships with critical stakeholders. Experience of end to end tendering process, managing commercial contracts in a public sector (ideally Utility Contracts Regulations) environment is essential. Highly articulate and analytical and proficient IT skills including MS-Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Desirable to have relevant qualifications/experience in Legal Contracts Management. What you'll get in return We'll ensure you're rewarded for your contribution with a competitive package that includes: A competitive salary of £52,500 per annum Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme Free and reduced rate travel for you and your family, where applicable. Generous holiday allowance Hapi benefits package, offered to everyone. What you need to do now A full job description is available on request. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk