Contracts Technician

Department: Water Services Contracts Salary (£): £,- £, Contracts Technician Hello, we’re Severn Trent Services a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We provide water and waste services to companies nationwide, including the MoD and The Coal Authority. Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care. We currently have an opportunity for a Contracts Technician to join our Severn Trent Services business, a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. It’s an exciting time to be joining Severn Trent Services – we’re on an upwards trajectory, our business is growing and we’re looking for new talent to join us on our journey! We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW As our Contracts Technician you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of STS’s Supply Chain Contractors and in reducing operational and business costs. Day to day you’ll be involved with the management of STS’s strategic Framework suppliers that form a major part of supplier expenditure. You’ll also be responsible for identifying, checking and reviewing new suppliers, including routine compliance checks and for one-off purchases in support of a wide range of goods, works and services. Additionally, you will support in managing STS’s contracts with key clients including the Ministry of Defence (MOD), the Coal Authority (TCA) and a range of public and private sector Customers. While supporting the Supplier contracts Lead to ensure that supplier contracts are aligned with Customer contracts. The other key accountabilities of the role are: Receive, process and approve supplier payment applications for key framework contracts and detailed checking of rates and prices for supplier contracts. Advise and support the business with framework and spot-purchases and ensure that the STS and Supplier businesses are working and communicating efficiently. Monitor supplier performance to quality, time and budgetary KPIs, deputising for the Supplier Contracts Manager at internal and external meetings and representing STS at meetings with suppliers. Identify opportunities for cost and efficiency savings and deliver the annually agreed savings targets and meet the objective of “making buying easy” within STS for all business purchasers. Engage with STS staff and Managers at all levels including Strategic Leaders While offering support to full, open, and frank discussions with suppliers when there are disputes and issues which need to be resolved for STS or STS Customers. Other accountabilities but not limited to: Monitor suppliers credit ratings, distribute H&S Bulletins, set suppliers up on SAP Ariba, assisting with SAP Ariba Queries, monitor Service Manager’s inbox and support with accruals. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE To succeed in this role, you will have the ability to demonstrate good business acumen/commercial awareness and excellent numerical, written, and verbal communication skills. You’ll also have high competence in MSOffice applications particularly MS Excel and MSWord with the be comfortable challenging Senior Internal and External stakeholders. Additionally, it would be desirable to have knowledge of standard forms of contract including NEC/ forms and strong supplier and/or contract management background, in a contracting service environment. As travel is required, you’ll have to hold a full driving license. 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 involved. 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 Services family: Salary range of £, - £, Annual bonus scheme of up to % of your annual salary, based on company performance) days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to days per year) Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute ; 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 volunteering days per year