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Reporting to the Category Manager (Equipment) the Commercial Assistant is responsible for providing administrative, commercial and system support to the Commercial Team. The role will support the day to day operation of the Purchase to Pay (P2P) system, supplier administration, reporting, and sourcing activities across a range of direct and indirect categories including equipment, goods for resale, services and utilities.
The role plays a key part in ensuring commercial processes, supplier information, pricing data and reporting are maintained accurately and efficiently. The role should allow an opportunity to develop procurement and category management skills with progression into a more direct buying role in the future if successful.
The role will operate working from home, with some national travel occasionally required.
The Day to Day
Provide administrative support to the Commercial Team and wider business as required. Administer and maintain the Purchase to Pay (Coupa) system, including supplier, catalogue and pricing data. Manage purchase order, invoice and supplier queries, ensuring prompt resolution. Perform system housekeeping, update testing and maintain accurate procurement records. Support supplier onboarding and associated system administration. Produce and maintain commercial, supplier and category reports.
Assist with spend analysis, data validation and reporting requirements. Monitor and report supplier delivery and service performance. Support sourcing activities and tender exercises, including supplier communication and evaluation administration. Liaise with suppliers, finance, operations and other stakeholders to resolve commercial queries. Support compliance with procurement processes, policies and controls. Assist Category managers with category projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Undertaking any other duties which may be requested by Management, for which training and/or an explanation has been provided and understood.
Who we're looking for
Strong administrative background with proven skills and exceptional organisation capabilities. Demonstrable logical and analytical approach, with a good level of numeracy and IT skills. Possess good knowledge (or have the ability the learn quickly) of how to operate CRMs and other internal systems. Experience of Purchase to Pay is an advantage. Capacity to cope with quickly changing requirements, with the ability to work calmly under pressure when dealing with competing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to and build positive relationships at all levels. MCIPS - achieved or working towards (Desirable) Full UK Drivers Licence - Cat B (Essential)
Commercial Assistant in London employer: Kwik-Fit
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