Supply Chain Coordinator

Location

Sheffield

Working hours

8.30am–5.00pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break

Reports to

Supply Chain Manager

Help turn customer enquiries into competitive waste solutions.

Panda is looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to source suitable suppliers, secure competitive rates and prepare accurate quotations for customers and internal teams.

You’ll manage our national quotations inbox, keeping requests moving from initial enquiry through to booking. Working closely with suppliers, Sales, Account Management and our Tender and Bookings teams, you’ll find practical, cost-effective solutions for a range of customer requirements.

This role suits someone who enjoys a busy workload, pays attention to the detail and is confident building relationships and negotiating costs.

What you’ll do

Manage quotation enquiries

Monitor the national quotations inbox and respond promptly and professionally.

Prepare accurate quotes

Provide quotations for Sales Representatives, Account Managers and direct customers, ensuring requests are completed within agreed service levels.

Source and negotiate rates

Identify suitable suppliers, compare prices and negotiate costs where appropriate to achieve the best commercial outcome.

Find practical solutions

Develop bespoke, cost-effective options for more complex customer requirements.

Support national tenders

Work with the Tender Team to source specialist supplier rates and solutions.

Keep records accurate

Maintain up-to-date quotations, supplier rates and supporting information on company systems.

Support the booking process

Give the Bookings Team the information they need for a smooth transition from quotation to booking.

Improve commercial performance

Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve how the team works.

Build effective relationships

Work closely with suppliers, customers and colleagues to resolve queries and keep requests progressing.

Follow agreed processes

Apply departmental procedures and company service levels consistently, supporting the wider business when required.