Supply Chain Coordinator
15 days ago
Sheffield
After clicking Apply, you'll be invited to create a profile on the Via website to complete your application. This doesn't guarantee you'll be matched to this specific role - Via reviews every application (AI first, then a human checks the fit) and shortlists the right candidates. Your profile also stays active for other relevant roles on the platform, and stays anonymous until you match. It takes just a few minutes. \n Salary: £26,250 per year \n Location: Sheffield, S9 5EA \n Working arrangement: On-site \n \n About the opportunity \n Via is partnering with an established waste management and environmental services business looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join its Sheffield team. \n You'll help customers find competitive waste management solutions by sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices and preparing accurate quotations. \n This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in customer service, sales support, purchasing or administration who enjoys problem-solving and working with suppliers. \n What you'll be doing \n\n • Manage customer quotation enquiries and respond within agreed timescales\n, • Prepare accurate quotations for customers, Sales and Account Management teams\n, • Identify suitable suppliers, compare prices and negotiate competitive rates\n, • Find cost-effective solutions for complex customer requirements\n, • Support national tenders by sourcing specialist suppliers and pricing\n, • Maintain accurate supplier rates, quotations and CRM records\n, • Coordinate with the Bookings Team to ensure smooth handovers\n, • Build positive relationships with suppliers, customers and internal teams\n, • Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve processes\n\n What we're looking for \n\n • 1–2 years of experience in customer service, sales support, purchasing, supply chain or a similar role\n, • Strong organisation and administration skills\n, • Confidence communicating with suppliers and customers\n, • Good numerical skills and attention to detail when preparing quotations\n, • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office\n, • A proactive approach to problem-solving and finding cost-effective solutions\n\n Experience negotiating supplier rates would be particularly useful, although candidates with transferable commercial or administrative experience are encouraged to apply. \n Useful additional experience \n\n • Waste management or environmental services\n, • Hazardous waste knowledge\n, • Supplier sourcing, procurement or purchasing\n, • CRM systems\n, • Tender support or commercial quotations\n\n Why apply? \n\n • £26,250 annual salary\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Opportunity to develop skills in procurement, supplier management and commercial operations\n, • Varied role involving customer service, quotations and problem-solving\n, • Join an established business in an essential industry\n\n If you're organised, commercially minded and enjoy finding practical solutions for customers, we'd love to hear from you.