Commercial Manager

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus

Pension with 15% company contribution

Family-friendly policies

Sharesave scheme

Training and development through our A

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Category Manager to join our IT & Telecoms Technology Procurement team in Coventry for 12 months. Working 37 hours a week, you’ll lead strategic category plans and sourcing activity across IT.

You’ll help ensure we spend customers’ money wisely by delivering value, managing supply risk and incorporating sustainability into our commercial decisions. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders, influence commercial outcomes, and uphold

Qualifications

• Procurement, category management, strategic sourcing within IT or Telecoms.
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts and commercial outcomes.
• Experience delivering tenders, negotiations or sourcing strategies.
• Desirable PA23 knowledge and professional membership (CIPS/RICS) but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic category plans and sourcing activity across IT & Telecoms.
• Manage suppliers, contracts and commercial outcomes while delivering value and managing risk.
• Influence stakeholders and ensure sustainability is embedded in procurement decisions.

Skills

Supplier management

Tendering & negotiations

Stakeholder influence

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

We’re looking for a Commercial Manager or Senior Category Manager to join our IT & Telecoms Technology Procurement team in Coventry for 12 months.

Working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, you’ll lead strategic category plans and sourcing activity across IT. You’ll help ensure we spend customers’ money wisely by delivering value, managing supply risk and incorporating sustainability into our commercial decisions.

HOW WE WORK

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive and why for this role you’ll usually find us in the office during our working hours.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll bring experience from procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management or commercial management within IT or Telecoms.

We’re particularly looking for:

• Experience managing suppliers, contracts and commercial outcomes
• Experience delivering tenders, negotiations or sourcing strategies
• The ability to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• A proactive approach and passion for continuous improvement
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge of the Public Sector Procurement Act (PA23) and professional membership such as CIPS or RICS are desirable, but not essential.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and awardwinning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Annual bonus of up to £2,250
• Pension scheme, with a 15% company contribution when you contribute 7.5%
• Family-friendly policies, including paid maternity and adoption leave
• Sharesave scheme
• Training and development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and two paid volunteering days each year

LET’S GO