Procurement Systems Support Specialist
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2025-01-31 Job Title:
Procurement Systems Support Specialist Location:
Durrington/Hybrid Contract Type:
Permanent Hours:
37 hours per week Salary:
From £29,000 based on skills and experience There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint! Job Overview You will be a member of the Procurement Systems Support Team who are responsible for providing transactional, tactical and P2P Procurement activities across Southern Water and their supply chain. You will be working within the Procurement Excellence & Sustainability discipline supporting the business and will work closely with wider Procurement and Commercial Teams. The Specialist, reporting to the Process & Systems Manager, is responsible for: Creating and updating/managing purchase orders across all categories and subcategories of spend Maintaining the procurement contract database Providing first line support to outsourced Procurement Services team members, both from a process & system delivery perspective Supporting stakeholders with requests of goods/services not within our catalogue and constructively challenging where appropriate/necessary Answering and managing incoming calls Document processing, record keeping, maintenance of information and databases, dealing with correspondence, preparing documents and reports Maintaining and managing filing systems both electronic and paper Updating spreadsheets, databases and Procurement systems Managing other procurement mechanisms that enable the P2P process (e.g. P-Card) About You We are looking for a person with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with a passion for service and a commercial mind-set. Self-motivation, adaptability and resilience are also important qualities for this role, as well as being a team player. Solid Microsoft Office skills and strong numerical and data analysis skills are required. Experience in SAP SRM or other Procurement purchasing systems would be advantageous. Maths & English at GCSE A-C/4+ is essential for this role. Studying CIPs or an interest in CIPs qualifications is preferred but not essential. For the right candidate this could open a career path in Procurement at Southern Water, including support furthering your personal development. Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Durrington office and home. We are offering a salary from £29,000 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including: Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary Health benefits through a Cash Plan Two paid community volunteering days a year 25 days annual holiday Occupational health service Discounts with over 800 popular retailers Digital GP service Study support may be available for job-related qualifications We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options Join our Procurement team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment. Important Information: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AC1
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2025-01-31 Job Title:
Procurement Systems Support Specialist Location:
Durrington/Hybrid Contract Type:
Permanent Hours:
37 hours per week Salary:
From £29,000 based on skills and experience There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint! Job Overview You will be a member of the Procurement Systems Support Team who are responsible for providing transactional, tactical and P2P Procurement activities across Southern Water and their supply chain. You will be working within the Procurement Excellence & Sustainability discipline supporting the business and will work closely with wider Procurement and Commercial Teams. The Specialist, reporting to the Process & Systems Manager, is responsible for: Creating and updating/managing purchase orders across all categories and subcategories of spend Maintaining the procurement contract database Providing first line support to outsourced Procurement Services team members, both from a process & system delivery perspective Supporting stakeholders with requests of goods/services not within our catalogue and constructively challenging where appropriate/necessary Answering and managing incoming calls Document processing, record keeping, maintenance of information and databases, dealing with correspondence, preparing documents and reports Maintaining and managing filing systems both electronic and paper Updating spreadsheets, databases and Procurement systems Managing other procurement mechanisms that enable the P2P process (e.g. P-Card) About You We are looking for a person with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with a passion for service and a commercial mind-set. Self-motivation, adaptability and resilience are also important qualities for this role, as well as being a team player. Solid Microsoft Office skills and strong numerical and data analysis skills are required. Experience in SAP SRM or other Procurement purchasing systems would be advantageous. Maths & English at GCSE A-C/4+ is essential for this role. Studying CIPs or an interest in CIPs qualifications is preferred but not essential. For the right candidate this could open a career path in Procurement at Southern Water, including support furthering your personal development. Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Durrington office and home. We are offering a salary from £29,000 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including: Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary Health benefits through a Cash Plan Two paid community volunteering days a year 25 days annual holiday Occupational health service Discounts with over 800 popular retailers Digital GP service Study support may be available for job-related qualifications We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options Join our Procurement team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment. Important Information: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AC1
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