Supplier Management Coordinator

About the Role

Reporting to and working closely with Supplier Manager to embed and apply the Group supplier management policy. Working collaboratively across the Group the role holder will be responsible for ensuring the relevant data in respect of supplier review requirements are captured, accurate and updated in a timely manner.

The role holder will be responsible for identifying and addressing emerging risk as well as generating practical process improvements that create efficiencies and value added benefits.

It is essential that strong organisational and analytical skills are maintained with an ability to collaborate with key stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to become part of a newly created function that strives to drive forward procurement and supplier management within the business ensuring overall risk management whilst delivering value and efficiencies.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated applicant with excellent organisational skills who delivers accuracy and attention to detail. Knowledge of supplier management is preferable, but not essential.

We have a bold vision for our future business and are investing in our transformation. We are committed to improving our capability across people, systems and process.

We are a great place to work – Platinum Investors in People, with a friendly, professional and committed culture. We promote a healthy work/life balance whilst also offering a competitive reward package.

About Us

Newcastle Building Society’s purpose is to connect communities in the North East with a better financial future.

The Procurement and Supplier Management department is a newly created central function that provides guidance and support to the business in managing supplier relationships throughout the Supplier Lifecycle, from identification of business needs through to exit. The function maintains responsibility for agreement of new supplier relationships and supplier reviews in line with an agreed structure. It embeds a framework that ensures processes and procedures are aligned with regulatory requirements, allows for oversight of supplier risk, and drives efficiencies and cost benefits

As part of Newcastle Building Society, you will be working in an exciting, friendly and fast-paced workplace, with great opportunities for self-development and career progression where you can realise your potential and do your best work.

In addition to joining a great team within a truly local organisation, our colleagues also benefit from:

• 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays (rising to 30 days with length of service)
• £200 Working from home supplement upon joining
• Subsidised event tickets
• Generous pension scheme
• Performance-related pay
• Volunteering days

The health, well-being and safety of our colleagues and candidates during this challenging time is paramount. With this in mind, we have refreshed our approach to recruitment and have outlined a new process of remote selection and on boarding. Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the correct tools and technologies to enable you to do your best work remotely. Longer-term, our focus remains on driving a culture of flexibility and encouraging colleagues to maintain a healthy work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.