Job Description:

Our client, a well-established leader in recycling and waste processing, is looking for a talented Contracts Manager to join their friendly, supportive team in Newbury.

This is a fantastic chance to take your career to the next level whilst working in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will be highly valued.

Have you worked for SUEZ, Biffa, Veolia, or FCC Environment? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! Join a company passionate about sustainability and innovation, where you can make a real impact on commercial operations.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Consistent working hours for great work-life balance
• Opportunity to develop your SAP skills within a leading recycling business
• Work closely with senior leadership influencing key commercial decisions
• Friendly office environment with a supportive team culture

Pay & Shifts:

• From £40,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday (45 hours per week)

Responsibilities:

• Handling a wide range of customer recycling/processing order requirements in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Input into pricing, cost estimates, issue/query identification and resolution with customers.
• Assisting with raising and managing Purchase Orders using SAP.
• Participating in final invoicing approvals, processing and resolving customer, financial and operational queries.
• Booking 3rd party Transport & ensuring all documentation is accurate/timely.
• Assist the Senior Managers with internal monthly sales and financial reporting.

Skills and Requirements:

• Managing customer contracts, pricing, quotations, and efficient order processing
• Supporting pricing strategies and handling customer queries with confidence
• Raising and managing Purchase Orders using SAP, ensuring accuracy
• Assisting with invoicing approvals and resolving financial queries
• Organising 3rd party transport bookings and ensuring compliance
• Supporting senior managers with monthly sales and financial reporting
• Maintaining strong communication with internal teams and customers

Personal Attributes

• Proven experience in managing and developing new and existing customer accounts.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask & prioritise workflow/tasks.
• Excellent negotiation and problems solving skills.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels and across different stakeholders.

Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality and Professional & Executive sectors.