Contracts Coordinator S2 Procurement Milton Keynes

Contracts Coordinator | S2 | Procurement | Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**

**Join our community.**

The Sourcing Operations function is key in Aquanima’s structure as it is the core of the business in our Company. Well drafted and robust contracts are created as part of our sourcing activity. We are looking for the right individual to help us lead and coordinate the correct fulfilment and execution of all the contracts we generate as a function.

As a Contracts Coordinator, your primary responsibilities will involve working closely with the Procurement analysts to provide guidance on a variety of contract-related matters. In coordination with Santander’s Legal and Organisation & Cost Departments; the Contracts Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the review, negotiation, and execution of all third-party contracts negotiated by Aquanima.

**The difference you’ll make.**:

- Assisting buyers to Review contracts drafted for the purpose of procurement negotiations, ensure these are compliant with current policies and procedures and escalate issues as necessary
- Coordinating and facilitating the contract’s review by the stakeholders., obtaining all necessary approvals for execution.
- Executing the signature process on the contract platform.
- Providing oversight of the contract process for sourcing team members. Assist the sourcing team with contract related queries and handle all administrative aspects of contract processing
- Managing contract platform on behalf of Aquanima. Update, maintain, and always ensure the accuracy of the internal contract information database

**What you’ll bring.**:

- Experience in a related field
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite and procurement systems (i.e. Ariba-SAP)

**It would also be nice for you to have.**:

- Understanding of commercial law and/or related qualifications are desirable
- Ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment
- Solid organisational skills to manage multiple and competing priorities while achieving results

**What else you need to know.**

Given the recent impact of the Coronavirus outbreak we will be conducting all interviews via telephone or video-conference where possible.

We offer a hybrid working approach.

**How we’ll reward you.**

As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.
- Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
- Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us
- 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
- Bupa medical insurance included, and voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including : dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
- Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
- 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more
- Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships

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**A bit more about **Santander**

At Santander we’re driven by our purpose - to help people and businesses prosper. This means we help customers to create change for themselves and those around them, and we champion businesses to grow sustainably. We do this by always living our values of Simple, Personal and Fair.

At Santander, we each take personal responsibility for managing risk by embracing the I AM Risk framework - to Identify, Assess, Manage and Report risks, and to continuously build a deeper understanding of the risks we face. It is an important part of our culture at Santander and we will provide you with knowledge to help you manage risks in your role.

**What to do next**:
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.

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**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

COMPETENCIES

Conflict Management (Extensive Experience), Industry Knowledge (Expert), Negotiating (Extensive Experience), Planning: Tactical, Strategic (Extensive Experience), Producing Results (Extensive Experience), Purchasing Tasks and Activities (Extensive Experience), Strategic Sourcing (Extensive Experience), Team Management (Extensive Experience), Vendor/Supplier Evaluations & Certification (Extensive Experience), Vendo