SUPPLIER & COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT
Reading (RG2 6UU)
40 hours per week
Permanent
ISS provides facilities management for customers throughout the Public and Private Sectors, both in the UK and globally.
ISS delivers integrated facilities management services for this prestigious telecomms client across their entire property portfolio, including engineering, support services, catering and security.
This encompasses corporate offices, technical sites and retail stores.
Job Description
In addition to supporting the account commercially, the Supplier & Commercial Assistant will provide vital support for the operations team in managing the performance of our supply chain.
This involves ensuring pricing accuracy and maximising available opportunities to realise operational synergies.
With your meticulous attention to detail and expertise in supplier and commercial management, you'll help uphold the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.
So, if this sounds like a job for you, then we welcome you to join our team and contribute to the success of this prestigious contract.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Operations in reviewing quotes and challenging suppliers on SORs
* Liaise with suppliers to resolve operational issues and ensure value for money
* Assist in pricing new opportunities and reviewing contract changes
* Collaborate with stakeholders to address commercial queries and PO management
* Help improve pricing models and ensure supplier alignment with procurement standards
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
* Experience in a complex client contract environment, ideally in FM
* Strong background in commercial or supplier management roles
* Experience with FM commercial models and pricing of services
* Knowledge of building services to evaluate and challenge repair scopes
* Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
* Proactive team player with a flexible, customer-focused approach
* Excellent communication skills across all levels