Procurement Specialist

22 hours ago


Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom Yorkshire Water Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our Commercial Services Department at Yorkshire Water. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the procurement of goods and services, ensuring robust contracts are in place, and driving value outcomes for the company.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a Procurement representative of Yorkshire Water, communicating effectively and professionally across all levels of the business and its associated supply chains.
  • Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximise engagement and support.
  • Support and challenge stakeholders to define procurement needs that align with current and future business demands, whilst ensuring the solution provided addresses wider business requirements.
  • Undertake basic financial analysis to inform historic expenditure, off contract expenditure, budgets, and future demands.
  • Identify and deliver short to medium term Sourcing Solutions that manage/mitigate supply chain and contractual risk on behalf of the business.
  • Prepare and present for approval sub-UCR 16 threshold contract and commercial recommendations.
  • Provide advice, guidance, and support to the business to drive compliance and enhance commercial awareness across the Kelda group.
Requirements
  • Analytical Thinking: Demonstrate ability to analyse data sets and develop Procurement Plans that mitigate risks and deliver value.
  • Communication: Demonstrate ability to utilise a variety of communication skills & tools in order to effect a desired outcome.
  • Negotiation: Demonstrable ability to effectively resolve dispute efficiently throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Commercial Acumen: Commercial focussed with proven track record of delivering value.
  • An awareness of the implications of relevant legislation in Procurement, coupled with an understanding of tendering process.
  • Application of the use of the Microsoft Suite.
  • Strong Team Player.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary, depending on experience.
  • 5a: £28,886 - £35,995.
  • Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year).
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution).
  • Development opportunities in line with the role progression plan.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Plus an extra wellness day.
  • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
  • 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.
About Us

Yorkshire Water is a water utility company based in the Yorkshire region of England. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.



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