Due to the continued expansion of our award-winning Data Centre design and build business, we have an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic, Sub-Contractor Co-Ordinator. Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of clients globally. We have over 200 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition.

The Role

Due to ongoing business growth, Sudlows Group has identified the requirement for a more robust Subcontractor Management System, and therefore a new role is required to manage our Sub-Contractor development process. This new role will assist in adding value across various ‘Group’ business functions, including Health and Safety, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and Project Delivery. The role will report to the Head of Procurement & Commercial.

Key tasks and Responsibilities

  • Managing new Contractor onboarding and approval process.
  • Supporting new Sub-Contractors on becoming approved Sudlows partners.
  • Development of new Sub-Contractor quality system ensuring compliance with Sudlows’ Health and Safety requirements.
  • Categorise, develop, and implement a new approved Sub-Contractor list for Sudlows Group; including vendor assessment and ‘lessons learned’ re Sub-Contractor performance.
  • Managing Sub-Contractor appraisal process ‘Project by Project’ both Health and Safety and Quality.
  • Management of Sub-Contractor commercial terms ‘Payment Terms and Cost’.
  • Cross functional working between Sudlows departments to support business goals.
  • Administration and upkeep of management systems
  • Engage directly with Contractors to discuss ground rules, expectations, and competencies
  • To carry our annual Sub-Contractor reviews with the Senior Management Team.
  • To ensure compliance as necessary with insurance requirements, and legislative issues eg IR35.
  • Support the procurement function administration when required.

Experience:

  • It is essential that the suitable candidate can demonstrate having previous experience in the management of Sub-Contractors and the quality control procedure.
  • Essential to have a strong administration background

Person Specification:

Planning and Organising:

  • Ability to organise own workload
  • Ability to prioritise work and deliver to tight deadlines
  • Able to maintain accurate and timely records as required by the role

Working with People:

  • Able to establish a rapport with service users as necessary e.g. Clients, members of the public, Contractors etc.
  • Understands how to encourage and influence people.
  • Understands the needs of others and be able to respond accordingly.

Communication:

  • Have good knowledge of Microsoft office including Outlook
  • Has excellent spoken skills e.g. telephone and face-to-face conversations.
  • Has advanced written and numerical skills appropriate to the job.

Vacancy Summary

We offer a competitive package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate

Type: Permanent
Location: Chadderton
Rate: To be negotiated dependant on experience.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.