What you will be doing
as a Strategic Sourcing Manager
Sourcing -
1. Leading strategy development for specific projects as allocated by the Capital Procurement Business Partner, in line with agreed category strategies
2. Project management and prioritisation of several sourcing initiatives effectively through agile project delivery and problem-solving
Stakeholder Management -
3. Building deep and trusting relationships with Thames Water stakeholders, with an ability to engage and influence at senior levels
4. Working with stakeholders on the responsibilities for contract launch and preparing for handover to Contract Management for in-life management
Communication -
5. Creating compelling, well-structured, accurate reports. documents and presentations, and effectively deliver to all levels of the business (both internally and externally)
Data and reporting -
6. Efficiently managing spend and information gathering process by working with Thames Water stakeholders, suppliers, and third parties (e.g. research agencies) to deliver market-leading outcomes
Continuous Improvement -
7. Shape and challenge business requirements utilising market and supplier insights
Process & compliance -
8. Operate information systems to the required standard to maintain accurate and secure records.
9. Ensure timely and accurate reporting on the sourcing
10. Support development of best practice across the Commercial lifecycle, ensuring processes are regularly reviewed and updated
Location - Hybrid, Reading with travel to other sites and suppliers when required
What should you bring to the role?
Essential -
11. Ability to support business strategy development, utilising market and supplier insight
12. Proven ability to manage external relationships and negotiate with suppliers
13. Degree educated or with a relevant Professional Qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience
14. Experience in leading supply chain project delivery
15. Track record of delivering procurement value for money, cost efficiency and procurement innovation
16. Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have your own transport (TW sites, Suppliers in the UK)
17. Have good communication and stakeholder management skills
18. Skilled in influencing and presenting to senior levels
19. Be a good team player who enjoys working as part of a busy team.
Beneficial -
20. Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply – MCIPS
21. Familiarity with the Procurement Act 2023 (Utilities)
22. Self-starter and resilient under pressure
What’s in it for you?
An opportunity to join a company that offers its employees a rewarding career path, allowing individuals to reach their full potential. This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver our innovative turnaround plan.
23. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on your experience.
24. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
25. Performance-related pay is directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
26. Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
27. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
28. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.