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 inimplementing 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.
Fancy a Qualification Whilst You Work? – Yes, we pay for that! We are working with some amazing Apprenticeship providers who are designing something special for us. Later this year, there will be opportunity for you to earn whilst you learn and get qualifications up to degree level. Pretty cool, right?!
Our Culture
The Works is an awesome place to... well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly, and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic?you.
Our environment is always moving and full of energy. Yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!
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
- 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 and across various departments, keeping key people involved and updated.
- Highly organised - you can prioritise your workload, set expectations and work to deadlines.
- Time Management – you have the ability to manage multiple priorities & deadlines effectively.
- Strong communicator – whether face to face, by telephone or by email.
- Analytical – you enjoy working with data, interpreting information, and making decisions based on facts.
- Customer focus - you put the customer at the centre of everything you do.
- Problem solving – you enjoy identifying issues and their causes, with proposed realistic solutions.
- Personal effectiveness – a good attention to detail and able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- 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 t