Supplier Engagement Lead

1 week ago


Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time
Thames Water is thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Supplier Engagement Lead  position with our capital procurement team. In this critical role, you will collaborate with our suppliers to ensure compliance with Thames Water processes while fully utilizing their capabilities. We seek an individual with outstanding engagement skills who can effectively influence and challenge stakeholders, driving optimal commercial outcomes for Thames Water for years to come. Join us in making a meaningful impact.What you’ll be doing as a Supplier Engagement Lead
  • Understand the category and provide leadership and insight for the business on all aspects of supply market dynamics, regulatory and internal frameworks, suppliers, and technical innovations.
  • Build supplier awareness, interest and appetite for the capital work pipeline.
  • Ensure the existing contracts are utilized correctly and efficiently, working with the sourcing managers on shortfalls.
  • Manage the existing contracts, ensuring compliance with obligations and processes.
  • Address escalated issues impacting framework compliance and supplier performance.
  • Manage supply chain risks and issues that impact or potentially affect the category.
  • Be a key interface with the supplier on a particular contract, delivering the agreed value.
  • Promote healthy supplier relationships as the primary point of contact for contract and commercial issues.


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