Overview
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At Severn Trent, we are a large water and waste company with ambitious transformation programmes. Our people are at the heart of our success and we are looking for experienced, passionate, and dedicated individuals to join our Procurement and Contract Management team as an Assistant Buyer, supporting our Technology Category Managers. There is a permanent position and a 12-month fixed-term contract available.
Your focus will be to manage and negotiate low value, low risk one-off requirements/ad-hoc spend, typically ranging from £5k-£250k in value, while supporting our Category Managers in the management of larger and more complex requirements and EU tenders. You’ll provide excellent customer service and guidance to our stakeholders on our Procurement processes, research supply markets and suppliers, and lead quotation and supplier selection processes. This is a development opportunity to kick-start your career in Procurement.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
Responsibilities
* The ability to manage stakeholders and build effective relationships
* Experience and knowledge of purchasing processes (e.g., managing tenders and contracts)
* Willingness to learn, develop and the confidence to ask questions, and influence people
* Good IT skills, with the ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases (including SAP, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
Qualifications
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved and who are ready to be part of something bigger and make a difference because they care.
What’s In It For You
We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
* Leading pension scheme – employer contribution matched up to 15%
* Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
* Dedicated training and development with our Academy
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Family friendly policies
* Two paid volunteering days per year
What’s Next?
We can’t wait to hear from you. Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails. If your curiosity has peaked and you want to find out more, search on social media.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries: Utilities
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