Job Title: Supplier Chase and Recruitment Co-ordinator
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday
Department: Supply Team
Location: Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley Once a probationary period has been passed and performance requirements continue to be achieved, if preferred, there is an opportunity to work a hybrid role remotely
Supplier Chase and Recruitment Co-ordinator
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Supply Team at Speed Medical for a driven and organised individual to join us as a Supplier Chase and Recruitment Co-ordinator.
In this role, you will play a vital part in both recruiting new suppliers and managing ongoing supplier engagement to ensure compliance, performance, and service delivery standards are consistently met. You will take ownership of supplier onboarding, maintain strong working relationships, and proactively follow up with providers to ensure requirements, documentation, and service commitments are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively source, recruit, and onboard new suppliers into our panel.
• Chase and engage existing suppliers to ensure all documentation, contracts, and compliance requirements are up to date.
• Review gaps in supplier coverage and undertake targeted recruitment to strengthen the network.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, ensuring service levels and quality expectations are consistently achieved.
• Carry out fee negotiation and support cost management activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records within the database.
• Ensure all suppliers meet compliance requirements, including relevant qualifications, licenses, and contractual obligations.
• Support achievement of departmental and organisational targets by monitoring supplier performance and addressing any shortfalls.

Personal Specification:

• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and active listening.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with a confident and professional approach.
• Skilled in negotiation with the ability to influence positively.
• Highly motivated, organised, and proactive with strong follow-up skills.
• Precise, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to make sound, judgement-based decisions.
• A keen learner with the drive to develop new skills.
• Strong ability to prioritise, multitask, and manage competing deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with both suppliers and colleagues across departments.
• A positive, can-do attitude with resilience in the face of challenges.

This role is ideal for someone who is a skilled communicator, thrives on building professional relationships, and takes pride in ensuring suppliers deliver to the highest standard.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,040.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Telephone based: 1 year (required)
• Sales/Recruitment: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chorley PR6 7E

• Proactively source, recruit, and onboard new suppliers into our panel.
• Chase and engage existing suppliers to ensure all documentation, contracts, and compliance requirements are up to date.
• Review gaps in supplier coverage and undertake targeted recruitment to strengthen the network.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, ensuring service levels and quality expectations are consistently achieved.
• Carry out fee negotiation and support cost management activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records within the database.
• Ensure all suppliers meet compliance requirements, including relevant qualifications, licenses, and contractual obligations.
• Support achievement of departmental and organisational targets by monitoring supplier performance and addressing any shortfalls