Supply Chain Coordinator

Supply Chain Coordinator

Location: Sheffield
Working hours: 8.30am–5.00pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

 Help turn customer enquiries into competitive waste solutions.

Panda is looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to source suitable suppliers, secure competitive rates and prepare accurate quotations for customers and internal teams.

You’ll manage our national quotations inbox, keeping requests moving from initial enquiry through to booking. Working closely with suppliers, Sales, Account Management and our Tender and Bookings teams, you’ll find practical, cost-effective solutions for a range of customer requirements.

This role suits someone who enjoys a busy workload, pays attention to the detail and is confident building relationships and negotiating costs.

 What you’ll do

• Manage quotation enquiries: Monitor the national quotations inbox and respond promptly and professionally.
• Prepare accurate quotes: Provide quotations for Sales Representatives, Account Managers and direct customers, ensuring requests are completed within agreed service levels.
• Source and negotiate rates: Identify suitable suppliers, compare prices and negotiate costs where appropriate to achieve the best commercial outcome.
• Find practical solutions: Develop bespoke, cost-effective options for more complex customer requirements.
• Support national tenders: Work with the Tender Team to source specialist supplier rates and solutions.
• Keep records accurate: Maintain up-to-date quotations, supplier rates and supporting information on company systems.
• Support the booking process: Give the Bookings Team the information they need for a smooth transition from quotation to booking.
• Improve commercial performance: Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve how the team works.
• Build effective relationships: Work closely with suppliers, customers and colleagues to resolve queries and keep requests progressing.
• Follow agreed processes: Apply departmental procedures and company service levels consistently, supporting the wider business when required.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in sales support, customer service or a similar commercial environment.
• Experience obtaining competitive rates and negotiating with suppliers.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Accurate administration and close attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to solving problems, finding efficiencies and reducing costs.

Waste industry knowledge, particularly hazardous waste, would be an advantage but is not essential. Experience using CRM systems would also be useful.

You’ll be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, willing to learn and committed to delivering a high standard of customer service.

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.
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