C&P Coordinator: Catapult Contracts & Sourcing

Fortescue; Harwell; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue in the United Kingdom is seeking a C&P Coordinator to support contracting and procurement activities for the catapult programme. You will help ensure goods, services and works are sourced cost-effectively, transparently, and in line with legal and industry standards.

The role covers planning and execution, contract management, supplier identification, NDA/T&Cs coordination, performance data, risk assessment, and management reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in C&P within motorsports or a related industry sector.
• Team player with the ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn and adopt new ways of working.
• Basic knowledge of contract law, C&P principles and negotiation techniques.
• Basic pre and post contract experience.
• Technical and/or commercial education to a minimum of degree level, membership of CIPS would be advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple packages, and drive the work to ensure successful outcomes.
• Strong data driven and visual reporting skills, ensuring quantified status and risk is communicated.
• High level experience and knowledge in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent prioritising, organisation, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• To support the preparation and updating of the catapult specific CSR/PSR, register and/or log (as appropriate) that align with the programme schedules and budget requirements.
• To support the implementation of sourcing strategies for the Catapult programme.
• Coordinate and support all planned purchase orders for the catapult programme.
• Source adhoc requirements from the team from requisitions and the procurement list
• Support activities in Supplier identification, prequalification and shortlisting.
• Coordinate the implement NDA’s and T’s and C’s with suppliers
• Support the preparation of supplier performance data and working with supplier quality assurance team to ensure effective supplier development plans are in place and executed.
• Foster strategic supplier relationships to ensure continuous supply, innovation and cost optimization.
• Alongside team, develop supplier performance measures in conjunction with supplier quality assurance and logistics.
• Alongside team, identify and evaluate key risks at Contract formation and seek input from other functions as appropriate (e.g. engineering, legal, quality etc.)
• Support the preparation of Contract Award Recommendations and onboarding suppliers to ensure efficient award.
• Contract administration to support execution, including correspondence and contract notices and claims assessment.
• Support the resolution of any invoices queries arising from Contracts & PO’s
• Identify and activity promote cost reductions associated with the delivery of programmes to meet financial goals and report versus target monthly.
• Build and develop interdepartmental relationships within Fortescue to provide overall business improvement
• Actively facilitate the coordination and communications between different departments, team members and stakeholders to ensure effective alignment.
• Flag emerging risks and issues as soon as identified to relevant stakeholders
• Management Reporting on Programme performance to ensure that the C&P activities are happening on a proactive basis assisting with delivering programmes in tight time frames.
• Flag emerging risks and issues as soon as identified to management
• Maintain and update C&P records and generate reports on C&P activity to meet organisation compliance and provide access to C&P information.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Negotiation

Contract law knowledge

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree-level education

CIPS membership advantageous

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Fortescue in the United Kingdom is seeking a C&P Coordinator to support contracting and procurement activities for the catapult programme. You will help ensure goods, services and works are sourced cost-effectively, transparently, and in line with legal and industry standards.

The role covers planning and execution, contract management, supplier identification, NDA/T&Cs coordination, performance data, risk assessment, and management reporting.