Procurement Support Administrator

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in Coventry is seeking a Procurement Support Administrator. This role involves providing administrative support to the Procurement team, ensuring timely task completion, and enhancing team performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service and SAP systems, with strong attention to detail and stakeholder management skills. The position offers opportunities for career development and a range of benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience with IT and Procurement Systems/SAP.
• Strong stakeholder management skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring inboxes and responding to requests.
• Supporting annual CIPs membership renewals.
• Managing off-site document storage processes.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Tools

SAP

IT

Job description

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Our purpose at Severn Trent is taking care of life’s essentials and working in our Finance team does this and much more.

Severn Trent Water is a FTSE100 utilities business based in the heart of Coventry City Centre. Our Finance team is central to our head office, fostering collaboration and high performance, with a shared goal of excellence.

We currently have an opportunity for a Procurement Support Administrator to support not only the Procurement team but also our wider business, helping everyone do their best work. This role offers a chance to learn how your team’s work contributes to the business and to develop your career.

So, are you looking for an exciting career opportunity?

Read on to find out more.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As a Procurement Support Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring team performance and delivering excellent service to our customers.

Your responsibilities will include providing support to the team by addressing the needs of internal customers, completing administrative tasks, and collaborating with the wider commercial team to ensure timely completion of tasks.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize workload effectively.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring inboxes and responding to requests.
• Supporting annual CIPs membership renewals for the Procurement and Contract Management teams.
• Managing off-site document storage processes.
• Building expertise in procurement SAP systems.
• Maintaining supplier records.
• Supporting self-bill process administration and monitoring compliance.
• Assisting with framework agreement administration.
• Liaising effectively with various business areas.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

To be successful, you should have experience with IT, Procurement Systems/SAP or similar, process management, general administration, and query resolution. Strong stakeholder management skills are advantageous. We value innovative thinking and a commitment to delivering faster, better services.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working at Severn Trent offers more than just a job; it’s a career. We reward your efforts with a range of benefits and training opportunities to help you reach your potential. We also support your role in caring for the environment and communities.

Here are some of the perks:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with options to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme with employer contribution matching up to 15%
• Sharesave scheme at discounted rates
• Dedicated training and development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXT?

We look forward to hearing from you. Please prepare an updated CV and set aside about five minutes to apply. If you have questions or need guidance, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

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We’ll inform you of your application outcome after the closing date—so keep an eye on your email and phone!