Vendor and Purchasing Administrator

Job title:

Vendor and Purchasing Administrator

Company

Centrica

Job description

Join us, be part of more.We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We’re energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that’s energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently – we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.About your team:You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica’s group functions. From Finance and Data Science, to our Wellbeing and People teams – this is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050.An opportunity to play your part – Join our dynamic team as a Vendor & Purchasing Administrator, where you’ll play a crucial role in collaborating with the Accenture offshore Vendor team! Your mission will be to ensure seamless processes and swiftly address any challenges that arise, all while meeting our key performance indicators (KPIs). You’ll support the delivery of exceptional services from our offshore team and step in to assist the Vendor Master Operations Specialist whenever needed. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while fostering strong vendor relationships. Come be a part of our journey towards excellence!Location: UK (talk to us about flexible working)The day to day –

• Invite and onboard existing SAP Vendors onto the Supplier Life Cycle and Performance (SLP) system.
• Operate and sign off on Aris Controls within your area of responsibility.
• Complete Independent Verifications for changes to bank or contact details.
• Manage the Vendor request group email effectively.
• Update and maintain the Intranet Procurement landing page for vendor onboarding and management.
• Handle escalations from offshore teams and the business, resolving queries with support from the Vendor Master Operations Specialist.
• Conduct HMRC verification for CIS Vendors.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across all business areas to ensure they receive the expected level of service and engagement in vendor and purchasing operations.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on relevant systems and processes.

About you –

• Experience in vendor master data and purchasing operations is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to foster effective working relationships across the business and with third parties.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and focus on results.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with the capability to analyse existing processes, identify efficiencies, and implement re-engineering as needed.
• Proficient in various systems, including but not limited to Ariba Network (SLP), SAP, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Teams.
• Willingness to travel across Centrica sites as required.

What’s in it for you –

• Competitive market salary.
• Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
• Pension scheme.
• Company Funded Healthcare Plan.
• 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.

Why should you apply?We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.If you’re full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

Expected salary

Location

Windsor, ON

Job date

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 01:54:45 GMT

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