Material Compliance and Communications Specialist in Bridgnorth

Based in Warwick, this role is a 12-month contract. The responsibilities include:

• Coordinate activities with Supply Chain, Engineering and Project Management to ensure supplier data is maintained and supports compliance requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to gather detailed information, resolve queries and store the data appropriately.
• Re-contact suppliers regularly and build relationships to support compliance efforts.
• Ensure suppliers are aware of requirements and respond adequately in a timely and effective manner.
• Work with third-party providers to share data and information that enables effectiveness.
• Lead the development of reporting tools in a highly visual and meaningful 'Dashboard format' for efficient collation, storage and dissemination of Supply Chain data.
• Provide regular analytical support and reports showing effectiveness of supplier communications and responsiveness.
• Proactively align with stakeholders to capture reporting requirements and understand data outputs.
• Raise issues to management when support from suppliers or functions does not meet compliance aims.
• Create and publish supplier correspondence following Notice to Supplier guidelines.
• Respond to feedback from suppliers in a closed loop fashion.
• Track open query closure rates and arrange for supplier reviews as directed.
• Maintain a clear action status log.

Skills:

• Good communication skills, able to articulate plainly and concisely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, database tools, and graphical representation of data.
• Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI or similar.
• Use of internal Project Management software to identify, create and progress milestones and timelines.
• Able to analyse source data and produce compelling executive summaries for decision making.
• Understanding of engineering material specifications and drawings.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain Management concepts and commercial implications.
• Professional and courteous approach to dealing with others.
• High energy and enthusiasm when working with others.
• Problem solver, looking for improvement opportunities.
• Tenacious with an end-goal focus and a good team player.

Experience:

• Engineering or business administration graduate.
• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing or service environment.
• Proven record of delivering on expectations.
• Effective in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise multiple demands from various stakeholders.