Hybrid Strategic Sourcing Manager - Value & Delivery Lead

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £60,000 perAn

26 days annual leave increasing with 2

Performance-related pay

Generous pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited, based in the UK, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead strategy development and multi-disciplinary project delivery within the Finance & Commercial division. This hybrid role, based at Clearwater Court (RG1 8DB), offers a permanent full-time position with a salary up to £60,000 per annum.

You will collaborate with Commercial and Procurement colleagues and key stakeholders to deliver value, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and support the

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing experience is essential.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Proven ability to engage internal stakeholders and the supply chain.
• Track record delivering against stretching targets and driving procurement value.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development for projects in line with category strategies.
• Prioritise sourcing initiatives and manage agile project delivery.
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams through the procurement process with stakeholders.
• Maintain audit trails and secure supplier information per regulations.
• Coordinate contract launch and handover to Contract Management.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to varying levels of the business.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to achieve value-driven outcomes.
• Ensure timely reporting using available tools and maintain records.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Multi-disciplinary teams

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation with suppliers

Supply chain project delivery

Value for money procurement

Job description

Thames Water Utilities Limited, based in the UK, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead strategy development and multi-disciplinary project delivery within the Finance & Commercial division. This hybrid role, based at Clearwater Court (RG1 8DB), offers a permanent full-time position with a salary up to £60,000 per annum.

You will collaborate with Commercial and Procurement colleagues and key stakeholders to deliver value, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and support the