Howdens Joinery are looking for an Office Co-ordinator to join our Facilities team on a 12 months maternity cover based 5 days per week from our office in Croxley Park, Watford What will you be doing: - Manage the relationships with key service providers to our UK depots and support functions, - Regular engagement with finance functions providing help and guidance on energy and facilities best practice. - Hold monthly review meetings with suppliers to discuss queries and on-going projects - Clarifying company policy and providing clear and concise details of cost. Larger issues and/or complaints are discussed with the senior management team to ensure consistent and fair treatment. - Providing prompt and efficient solutions to issues as they arise. - Analysing charges and suppliers to ensure rates are correct, meters are read in line with KPI’s and identifying potential accruals and prepayments that are essential for correct depots and other cost centre P & L Accounts. - Preparing detailed reports for senior management that shows incidents and costs by depot and region to ensure the business is aware of risks and possible costs - Articulate benefits and risks to the business when recommending supplier contracts to ensure continuity and best practice. - Collect and maintain data to allow for trend analysis and implementation of plans to remove and/or mitigate costs for Fleet, Waste, Electricity, Gas and Water. - Analysing costs and incidents, identifying risk trends, and engaging with Area, depot and regional managers also health and safety to remove or reduce incidents and therefore costs. What we need from you. - Working at a co-ordinator level - Good communications skills must be confident to communicate at all levels - Ability to challenge and advise senior managers to obtain best price, service and secure supply of products and services. - Excellent PC skills - internet skills/outlook/advanced excel. - Excellent numerical skills. - Considerable experience working in a similar office environment - Ability to work unsupervised, and to deadlines. - Must be focused on providing first class customer service. - A natural problem solver. - Excellent attention to detail We can offer you: - Competitive salary and company bonus - 12 months Maternity FTC - Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12% - 25 days holiday bank holidays - Staff Discount - Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For. How to apply We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you