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Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Sourcing and Contracts Manager Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: 1 role available in the direct Operational Services category. We offer a competitive salary, 3b, up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience A company car lease/allowance scheme (£3,720 cash allowance) Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary) Private health care (self only) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
plus an extra wellness day! A great benefits package
choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location:
Western House, Bradford / Hybrid Working (1
2 office days a week), pending office move to Leeds (LS10) from Summer 2026. Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday
Friday. We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing and transforming Commercial function as a
Sourcing and Contracts Manager
in the
Commercial
Operations team at Yorkshire Water . Be a part of an exciting time at the start of AMP8, that provides new funding and regulatory focus for the Water industry, to enable the business to drive the transformation of Yorkshire Water that can provide the best service to our customers. This is an exciting time for Commercial as we grow the capability in our team, support an extensive pipeline of activity and seek to drive good value for our customers.
Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Commercial - Operations are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The
Sourcing and Contracts Manager
is responsible for developing and leading category specific strategies, implementation and contract lifecycle through exit to the next iteration. The role holder will be part of a Commercial
Operations Team leading in the development and delivery of compliant sourcing events. They will be skilled in the use of a broad set of analytical tools and able to identify current and future business opportunities based on their ability to analyse data from multiple sources. The role holder will collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver industry leading future focussed category and sourcing strategies. Areas of expertise sought: This role is within the direct category: Operational Services. Where you fit in: As our
Sourcing and Contracts Manager
you will; Be a Commercial subject matter expert Ensure compliance Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (UCR2016), Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), and Internal Governance Development and delivery of category and sourcing strategies to maximise value and achieve target savings Manage key stakeholder relationships Manage the delivery of the category sourcing pipeline Manage the application of supplier management processes What skills & qualifications you will need: Commercial acumen - knowledge and practical application from water, construction or other relevant sectors to deliver savings targets. Sourcing
development and ongoing management of category strategies, simple & complex sourcing strategies, procurement processes and compliance with legislative and governance requirements. Contract management
demonstrable delivery of lifecycle management of both high value and complex contracts and frameworks with multiple partner/suppliers. Stakeholder management
understanding of business needs to achieve business plan targets. Supplier management
application of supplier & vendor management, performance management and contract segmentation & treatment. You will also benefit from having: Comprehensive understanding of relevant Procure to Pay systems (SAP/ARIBA) MCIPS/Business Degree Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If youve got experience in
commercial management
with a particular focus on
strategic sourcing
and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. No agencies please
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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Logistics;Management