Assistant Buyer

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in Coventry is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support its Procurement and Contract Management team. The successful candidate will manage low-value procurement while assisting Category Managers with complex requirements. Key skills needed include stakeholder management, purchasing process knowledge, and good IT skills. A commitment to personal growth and a positive approach are essential. This role offers a supportive working environment with excellent benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £1,500

Leading pension scheme with employer contributions

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Ability to manage stakeholders and build effective relationships.
• Experience and knowledge of purchasing processes including managing tenders and contracts.
• Willingness to learn, develop and influence people.
• Good IT skills to maintain spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate low value, low risk requirements.
• Support Category Managers in management of larger requirements.
• Provide customer service and guidance on Procurement processes.
• Research supply markets and suppliers, lead quotation and selection.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of purchasing processes

Willingness to learn

Good IT skills

Tools

SAP

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At Severn Trent, we are far more than just a water and waste company - we have some BIG ambitions! In Transformation, we run a series of high risk, high complexity programmes that deliver huge value into our business. From replacing strategic systems to delivering our net zero carbon ambitions, our programmes have the unlimited potential to completely transform our business.

Of course, having transformative programmes is one thing, but it’s our people that make Severn Trent a truly brilliant and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine. We’re looking for experienced, passionate and dedicated individuals to come and join our ever-growing team of change professionals.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity to join our award-winning Procurement and Contract Management team as anAssistant Buyer, supporting our Technology Category Managers. If you’re looking for a long-term career move and want to be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team that’s making a real impact, this is your chance—come and grow with us.

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, whilst supporting our Category Managers in the management of larger and more complex requirements and EU tenders.

You’ll provide great 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 which will allow you to kick-start your career in Procurement. If you have confidence, drive and excellent communication skills then we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

To be successful in this role, it’s expected that you’ll have the following skills and experience:

• 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)

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 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

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:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• 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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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