Hybrid Sourcing Specialist – UK

United Utilities; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Officer to support commercial activities within their award-winning team. The role involves managing sourcing spend reporting, executing procurement processes, and ensuring accuracy in supplier data. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, be highly organized, and have a customer-focused approach. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a pension scheme and an annual leave package, and opportunities for professional development. The work is hybrid with a full-time commitment.

Benefits

Annual leave package of 26 days (increases to 30 after four years)

Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of how sourcing adds value.
• Confident analysing data and comfortable using Microsoft Office.
• Basic level of procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the reporting of sourcing spend for specific data and metrics.
• Develop and execute the transactional sourcing process.
• Execute contract variations and amendments in collaboration with suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Customer focus

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

A leading utility provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Officer to support commercial activities within their award-winning team. The role involves managing sourcing spend reporting, executing procurement processes, and ensuring accuracy in supplier data. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, be highly organized, and have a customer-focused approach. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a pension scheme and an annual leave package, and opportunities for professional development. The work is hybrid with a full-time commitment.