Category & Sourcing Manager (Operations)
Location: Durrington, Worthing (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £55,000 + excellent benefits
Why This Role Matters
As a Category & Sourcing Manager, you'll shape procurement strategies that drive efficiency, sustainability, and cost optimisation. You'll manage category spend, lead sourcing initiatives, and partner with stakeholders to deliver solutions that matter – not just for today, but for generations to come.
What You'll Do
* Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business goals
* Engage with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and demand profiles
* Execute the full sourcing lifecycle, ensuring value creation and compliance
* Drive cost reduction through standardisation and demand aggregation
* Champion continuous improvement by introducing best practices and innovation
What We're Looking For
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
* Experience in engineering, construction, or asset procurement
* Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations (UCR, ABC)
* A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
* Commercial awareness and analytical ability
Bonus points for
* CIPS qualification
* Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act
What's In It For You
* Up to 11% employer pension contribution
* 25 days annual leave + volunteering days
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
* Health Cash Plan & Digital GP service
* Discounts with 800+ retailers
* Cycle to work scheme
* Study support for job‑related qualifications
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join our Procurement team and help us deliver smarter, greener solutions for the future. Apply today and see how far your career can go with Southern Water – where innovation meets impact.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months). If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
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