Sourcing Associate

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

Job number UU04360 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Posting End Date 20/01/2026 Band 6b Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary £33,355

About us

Salary - £33,355
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

About the role:

Working in the award-winning Blueprint team supporting Commercial activities and delivery of Kit Frameworks contracts across the AMP 8 programme.

Work within the Maintenance Kit Framework team and collaboratively with engineering, with key business stakeholders and focused on support and delivery of key commercial activity.

What you will be doing:

• Manage the reporting of sourcing spend for the category-specific data and metrics, working in collaboration with the Category leads and Procurement Analysts to manage an accurate sourcing spend and savings pipeline
• Develop and undertake the transactional Sourcing process (business requirement through to contract execution) for low cost and business risk goods or services, adding business value through expediting commodity requirements at pace and to the highest quality and accuracy standards
• Develop and execute a process for uploading new supplier contracts onto relevant systems in a timely manner, to manage all contractual and regulatory obligations
• Execute activity related to low cost and business risk contract variations, amendments, and changes, to include contract administration, in collaboration with the Supplier Collaboration team, to maintain an accurate supplier data profile in the event of dispute or the invoking of contingency plans
• Execute the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) phase of a tender process in collaboration with the relevant Sourcing leads, to shape and develop a quality document set and stakeholder experience

About you:

• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of how sourcing adds value
• Highly organised with a reliable completer‑finisher mindset
• Confident analysing data and comfortable using Microsoft Office
• Skilled at building positive relationships and collaborating with stakeholders
• Customer‑focused with a proactive, problem‑solving approach
• Knowledge of the Utilities sector would be advantageous

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship

What you’ll bring:

• Basic level of procurement experience
• Ideally knowledge of the Utilities market/public procurement practice
• Knowledge of SAP in particular the procurement side
• Knowledge of report analysis / data with excellent analytical skills, to include Microsoft Office experience
• Evidence of commercial and business acumen and internal customer focused approach
• Valid driving licence
• You’ll play a key role in shaping smarter, faster, more efficient sourcing across the business
• Work with supportive stakeholders who value accuracy, insight, and great collaboration
• Gain hands‑on experience across sourcing, data, contracts, and supplier management
• Being part of a team that encourages curiosity, continuous improvement, and personal growth

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.