Sourcing & Contracts Manager | Hybrid | Up to £65k

yorkshirewater.com; Bradford, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in Bradford seeks a Sourcing and Contracts Manager to join their Commercial – Operations team. The role involves developing category-specific strategies, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have strong commercial acumen and proven skills in contract management. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum plus various benefits such as private health care and an annual bonus. Flexible working arrangements are also available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car lease/allowance

Annual incentive bonus

Private health care

Attractive pension scheme

Life assurance cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellness day

Retail savings scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge from water, construction, or relevant sectors for savings.
• Experience in development and management of sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrable delivery of contract lifecycle management.
• Understanding business needs to meet goals.
• Experience in supplier management and performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Utilities Contracts Regulations and Procurement Act.
• Develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver the category sourcing pipeline.
• Apply supplier management processes.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Sourcing strategies

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Education

MCIPS or Business Degree

Tools

SAP

ARIBA

Job description

A leading water utility provider in Bradford seeks a Sourcing and Contracts Manager to join their Commercial – Operations team. The role involves developing category-specific strategies, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have strong commercial acumen and proven skills in contract management. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum plus various benefits such as private health care and an annual bonus. Flexible working arrangements are also available.