Purpose of the role

To proactively coordinate and assist in the successful implementation of the Heidelberg Materials UK national RAP strategy. This role will focus on three specific areas of responsibility.

• Coordination of compliance, governance, and systems management - 50%

• Analysis and reporting of Hanson UK RAP objectives - 20%

• Proactive engagement with contractors, suppliers, and customers (internal & external) - 30%

This role will work within a fun agile team with a strategic focus on maximizing the sustainable use of RAP, whilst enhancing the asphalt circular economy. This role and wider RAP team will be fully integrated and aligning to the Hanson UK asphalt business, and play a key role in advising, recommending, and implementing future strategic objectives.

Key accountabilities

• Manage and administrate new supply vendors, and carry out relevant compliance audits

• Work closely with both the UK National Supply Chain Manager and RAP Manager to monitor activity in the RAP market to maximize our position

• Work closely with operational staff to ensure all system administration processes are completed correctly and on time.

• Engage with existing and new customers using multiple communication channels, including social media.

• Respond and manage invoice queries from supply chain to ensure timely resolution of payments.

• When requested create ad-hoc reports.

• Be actively involved in the preparation of monthly budgets, forecast and activity reports.

• Research and collate market information using multiple channels, including digital ones.

• Prepare and submit RAP quotations to suppliers

• Offer support and telephone contact service to contractors, suppliers, and customers (internal & external)

• Supplier Data and communication management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with in house and external logistics colleagues to maximise the use of the Hanson haulage fleet.

• This role is primarily desk-based (a typical minimum of 80% desk-based) with a potential requirement to make visits to supplier offices or sites when there is a business requirement.

• Collaborate with asphalt sales teams and Contracting staff to identify prospective new customers and schemes.

• Proactively promote a positive and enthusiastic RAP culture across all channels

Job dimensions

• Understand Market Position

• Volume requirement of all Hanson, MQP asphalt plants, and Hanson Contracting outputs

• Supply chain complaint management

• Cost management

• Customer contact metrics (covering digital and face-to face contacts)

• Strong supplier relationships.

• Strong internal relationships

Knowledge

• Basic search engine optimization knowledge is preferred

• Preferably an interest in recycling and sustainability

• Awareness of product attributes and performance

• Highly desirable to have, product knowledge in asphalt and re-cycling

• An understanding of supply chains' businesses, their capabilities, and locations.

Behaviour

• High energy and productivity levels

• Agile and inquisitive

• Open minded with a growth mindset

• Passionate and driven in their work approach

• Continuously demonstrates a sense of urgency in "getting things done"

• Outcome focused and strong achievement and customer orientation

• Positive attitude and positive orientation towards the business, its objectives, and its customers

• An ability to work independently and within a team.

• Must be a good communicator and have a excellent telephone manner

Experience

• Preferable experience within the road maintenance, asphalt supply, logistics, recycling or environmental management industry.

Education/Qualification

• Education - GCSE, A Level, BTEC, NVQ, QCF or equivalent

• University Degree Level - Preferable

• WAMITAB, EPOC or equivalent environmental qualifications - Preferable

What's on Offer

Salary £28,000 - £32,000

Chipping Sodbury/Whatley Frome

40 hours

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* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover