Commercial Lead: Contracts & Procurement

Yorkshire Water; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Annual incentive bonus

Wellness day

Life assurance

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is seeking a Commercial Specialist to join the Network Services Commercial Team. The role focuses on managing complex contracts, delivering value, and driving performance in a regulated environment.

You will influence internal and external stakeholders, oversee contract administration, and support procurement in ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering reliable water services across the region.

Qualifications

• A confident commercial leader who can shape and deliver a strategic contract management approach that maximises value for money, strengthens YW performance, and ensures full regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Be a commercial expert providing key commercial advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure robust contract management processes and procedures are put in place, along with the production of accessible and accurate reporting to manage supplier performance.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

KPI management

Risk mitigation

Negotiation

Job description

Yorkshire Water is seeking a Commercial Specialist to join the Network Services Commercial Team. The role focuses on managing complex contracts, delivering value, and driving performance in a regulated environment.

You will influence internal and external stakeholders, oversee contract administration, and support procurement in ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering reliable water services across the region.