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Posted Date:  5 Sep 2024
Posting End Date:  18-Sep-2024
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Procurement
Salary (£):  £54,000-£60,000

Senior Procurement Manager

 

Within our Procurement team here in Coventry, we’re recruiting a Senior Procurement Manager to strategically own and manage the Facilities Management and Property category. 

  

You’ll manage the full end to end delivery of the category to include strategic sourcing, running regulated tender processes and contract managing 3 of our key FM contracts. You’ll work to deliver a sustainable supply chain that ensures our external expenditure is effectively managed, delivering the lowest costs and highest standards whilst driving excellent performance from our supply chain partners.  

  

In this position you’ll be working with senior stakeholders across the business, so communication skills are key in this role and as a senior member of the team, you’ll be on hand to guide and support our Assistant Buyers and Category Managers as they look to progress in their careers. 

  

The FM & Property category is a highly strategic area of spend as it impacts every aspect of our business. As a performance driven, sustainably led business this category is key in achieving this ambition and this role will be at the centre of driving and shaping the commercial strategy in this area. 

 

Sound like you? Then read on. 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 

   

 Your key accountabilities in helping us will be: 

  • Profile and research supply markets and suppliers to assess trends, opportunities and risks 

  • Develop and implement category strategies which fulfil business requirements against costs and performance and recommend strategic sourcing options and implementation plans that ensure compliance with legislative requirements 

  • Proactively lead tendering and supplier selection processes 

  • Monitor the usage of contracts implemented and put in place actions to maximise contract compliance 

  • Lead negotiations with sophisticated suppliers through proven negotiation tactics 

  • Ensure the timely delivery of Procurement projects which achieve targeted savings and drive a high value outcome for Severn Trent Water 

  • Oversee and manage a portfolio of contracts effectively 

  • Providing contract support to both STW and contract staff, on contract mechanisms, incentive mechanisms, payment and authorisation processes. 

  • Develop and implement the strategic direction for supplier performance, terms compliance and cost management working with managers at Severn Trent 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

  

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.   

  

You’ll join our team with a strong commercial background, gained ideally within a regulated environment, Utilities sector or large, complex organisation. 

From a technical standpoint, you’ll have experience and knowledge of modern purchasing processes (e.g. managing tenders & contracts), alongside a good understanding of end-to-end category management, with a proven ability to develop and articulate category strategies. 

  

Additionally, it would be advantageous if you hold an appropriate professional qualification (e.g. CIPS).   

 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. 

  

Is that you?  

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU   

  

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.  

  

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:   

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)    

  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225, which is subject to eligibility)  

  • Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)     

  • 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    

  

WHATS 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. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.  

   

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.  

   

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails! 

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