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Sourcing Assistant

Job LocationColeshill, Birmingham
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryCompetitive salary
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

LocationHybrid < 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 AssistantWe’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 tradingteams 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 supplierengagement. 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 companys 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 PurposeTo inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled.Our ValuesWe are Crafty | We are Caring | We are Can-doWe Listen. We CareEach 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 AdjustmentsAt 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!

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